Hollywood Mourns Diane Keaton A Beloved Screen Mother and Icon

Beyond her role as a biological mother to two, Diane Keaton graced the screen as a parent to numerous characters across her distinguished Hollywood journey.

The announcement came on Saturday, October 11, confirming Keaton's passing at 79 years old in California. She leaves behind her daughter Dexter, adopted in 1996, and her son Duke, adopted in 2001.

A family representative informed People that additional specifics regarding her demise would not be disclosed, requesting “privacy” during their period of grief. Us Weekly attempted to solicit a statement.

Upon learning of her passing, many of her fellow actors honored the star, notably Mandy Moore, who portrayed Milly Wilder, one of Daphne Wilder’s (Keaton) daughters, in the 2007 film Because I Said So.

“It’s often said never meet your heroes, but I had the privilege of collaborating with one of mine and even referring to her as ‘mom’ for several months. It was an unparalleled honor,” Moore's Instagram post partially read. “Di's spirit was, and remains, truly luminous.”

Continue reading below for additional commemorations from actors who portrayed Keaton’s children on screen:

Mandy Moore

Expressing sorrow over Keaton’s absence, Moore shared on Instagram, “Her departure saddens me deeply for countless reasons, not least because it seemed she would grace us indefinitely, enchanting us with her skill and allure (and seriously, her fashion sense)!!! Truly one of the greatest performers of all time. My heartfelt condolences go out to her children and those dear to her.”

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Williams-Paisley — known for her role as Annie Banks, the child of Nina Banks (Keaton) and George Banks (Steve Martin), in Father of the Bride — also honored the esteemed actress.

“My heart is heavy with this news,” she commented on Instagram. “The opportunity to collaborate with Diane Keaton will forever stand out as a paramount experience in my lifetime.”

Emma Roberts

Roberts, who took on the role of Michelle, daughter to Grace (Keaton) in the 2023 film Maybe I Do, posted a monochrome image of the departed actress on her Instagram Story. “Simply the best,” Roberts declared. “Fortunate beyond measure to have collaborated with her. My love to you, Diane.”

Olivia Wilde

Wilde honored Keaton by reminiscing about their portrayals as mother and daughter in the 2015 movie Love The Coopers. (Keaton embodied Charlotte Cooper, while Wilde played her daughter Eleanor Cooper.)

“In 2015, I had the chance to play Diane Keaton’s daughter in a film titled Love The Coopers, which featured an ensemble of the most genuinely affectionate people imaginable,” Wilde shared on Instagram. “It was astonishing to be able to address her as Mom. I captured images of the family’s bookshelves because the experience felt so otherworldly, and I wished to preserve the memory of that stunningly authentic set. We functioned like a true family, singing tunes and enduring the cold together in Pittsburgh.”

She added, “Unquestionably, Diane was the emotional core of our family. She found humor even during late-night filming, kept us continuously entertained with her infectious laughter, and engaged us in lengthy conversations about affection. She advised me to maintain an open heart. She encouraged me to pursue directing. She urged me to be courageous. She told me to keep finding joy. She adored Rihanna (to say she loved her is an understatement) and had her music playing incessantly. While her absence is painful, I am grateful for her presence, and for a fleeting period, I was privileged to absorb her faultless vitality.”

Sarah Jessica Parker

Parker first worked alongside Keaton in the 1996 movie First Wives Club, then reunited with her nearly a decade later for The Family Stone. In the 2005 movie, the departed actress played the family matriarch Sybil Stone — who expressed disapproval of Meredith Morton’s (Parker) romance with her son Everett Stone (Dermot Mulroney.)

“Diane Keaton served as an immense source of motivation for innumerable actresses,” Parker conveyed on Instagram. “I count myself among those who held deep affection and esteem for her. It was a profound honor to observe her distinct prowess and artistry on the sets of both First Wives Club and The Family Stone.”

She went on, “I will treasure those on-set recollections, as well as her moving, charming, and utterly distinctive filmography. This represents a magnificent heritage left by an exceptional individual. Her presence will be profoundly missed. Rest in peace and fare thee well, you magnificent being. X, SJ.”