Bette Midler, Kerry Washington and Ben Stiller react to the death of Diane Keaton
Bette Midler, Ben Stiller, Kerry Washington, Nancy Sinatra and many others pay tribute to Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, who died Saturday at age 79.
Bette Midler, Keaton’s co-star on “The First Wives Club,” posted a carousel of photos of them together on Threads and wrote: “The brilliant, beautiful and extraordinary Diane Keaton has passed away. I can’t tell you how unbearably sad this makes me.
Midler continued: “She was hilarious, and completely without guile or any of the competitiveness one would expect from such a star. What you saw was who she was… oh, la, lala!”
Ben Stiller responded to the X news by acknowledging his long career: “One of the greatest screen actors of all time. An icon of style, humor and comedy. Brilliant. What a person.”
Kerry Washington also shared her condolences on Threads, sharing a portrait of the Oscar winner and writing, “Rest in peace, Diane Keaton. Your talent, courage and authenticity have been a true inspiration.”
Belinda Carlisle reflected on her collaboration with Keaton, who directed two of the singer’s music videos, “Heaven Is A Place on Earth” and “I Get Weak.”
“I can’t,” Carlisle wrote on X, followed by a broken heart emoji. “Diane Keaton was such a talent and played a huge role in my career. She directed two of my videos – ‘Heaven Is A Place on Earth’ and the video for ‘I Get Weak’. She was kind and quirky and I was lucky to know her. RIP Diane, we will miss you.
Octavia Spencer said: “Today we lost a true original. @diane_keaton wasn’t just an actress – she was a force. A woman who showed us that being yourself is the most powerful thing you can be.”
Kate Hudson, whose mother Goldie Hawn co-starred with Keaton on “The First Wives Club,” wrote: “We love you so much Diane. »
Singer Nancy Sinatra opened up about how she “idolized” the beloved actress: “Diane Keaton has left us and I can’t tell you how deeply sad this makes me,” she wrote. “I adored her, I idolized her. She was a very special person and an incredibly gifted actress, who made each of her roles unforgettable. Her light will continue to shine through the art she leaves behind. Good luck, Diane. My heart goes out to her family and to each of us who mourn this heartbreaking loss.”
Jeremy O. Harris said in a tweet: “RIP to one of America’s most graceful, elegant and fiercely talented muses, Diane Keaton, who maintained a sense of identity throughout her many roles, which reminded me as a young performer that the most interesting person you can tap into are the many aspects of yourself.”
Filmmaker and producer Joe Russo shared his admiration for Keaton with this tweet: “Whether it’s ANNIE HALL or SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE, we will always remember the moment we fell in love with Diane Keaton. RIP to an icon.”
Matthew Modine reflected on his time spent with Keaton on the set of the 1984 film “Mrs. Soffel” with a throwback photo.
“Every once in a while a person comes along that defies definition,” he wrote on Threads. “They are a mystery. Sometimes they will dig deep within themselves to try to discover something hidden deep within themselves. All this behind a beautiful smile, a quick wit and an infectious laugh. God bless my sister.”
Melissa Rivers also remembered Keaton, writing “Diane Keaton could do it all! From dramatic roles as Kay Corleone in the “Godfather” trilogy, to her hilarious and offbeat portrayal of Annie Hall, which won her an Oscar, her talent seemed limitless. I also remember her charming cold call to my mother after the release of her documentary, “A Piece of Work”, just to share her admiration. She will be greatly missed.”
