These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Diane Keaton, who died at 79 this weekend, shaped fashion with her own aesthetic. She loved men’s suiting, layers, turtlenecks and bowler hats, which she brought to her breakout role in “Annie Hall.” The Keaton aesthetic was …
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Mary Steenburgen, Jane Fonda & Candice Bergen
Diane’s Book Club costars each shared individual tributes for the late actress.
The Elf actress emphasized that her late friend was “magic.”
“There was no one, nor will there ever be, anyone like her,” she wrote in a statement. “I loved her and felt blessed to be her friend. My love to her family. What a wonder she was!!!”
“It’s hard to believe…or accept…that Diane has passed,” Jane wrote in her own Instagram post. “She was always a spark of life and light, constantly giggling at her own foibles, being limitlessly creative… in her acting, her wardrobe, her books, her friends, her homes, her library, her worldview. Unique is what she was. And, though she didn’t know it or wouldn’t admit it, man she was a fine actress!”
Meanwhile, Candice wrote in her post, “This is a huge loss, both personally and for all of us.”
The Miss Congeniality actress continued, “Diane was a true artist – tremendously gifted and uniquely talented in so many disciplines, yet also modest and wonderfully eccentric. I will miss her terribly.”
Diane Keaton once described herself as “hardly iconic.” But that exact outlook is what made her one to begin with.
Since Keaton passed away on October 11, countless tributes have been dedicated to her life, body of work, and unique personal style. Snapshots from Keaton’s early career align with the aesthetic she was known and admired for. And while the focus is usually on her fashion, her approach to beauty also encapsulates her powerful sense of self.
When picturing Diane Keaton over the years, a few emblematic elements come to mind: slouchy blazers, pleated trousers, statement hats. Gray hair, confidently embraced. A tooth-bearing, eye-crinkling grin. A short manicure on animated hands. As she aged in the public eye, Keaton’s sense of joy was unaffected by the standards and stereotypes pushed on women in Hollywood. She refused to be told that she was “too old” for anything, but she also never tried to look younger.
Keaton’s beauty formula was always relatively simple. The dark, tight eyeliner and a swipe of glossy lipstick she wore while promoting Annie Hall and The Godfather stayed with her through Something’s Gotta Give and Book Club. Her skin went seemingly untouched. And while there’s nothing wrong using injectables and surgeries to hide the natural effects of aging, it’s arguable that doing so has become an expectation for women in Keaton’s position. She became an outlier by remaining loud with her facial expressions—without trying to hide the fact that she was getting older.
Mary Steenburgen, Jane Fonda & Candice Bergen
Diane’s Book Club costars each shared individual tributes for the late actress.
The Elf actress emphasized that her late friend was “magic.”
“There was no one, nor will there ever be, anyone like her,” she wrote in a statement. “I loved her and felt blessed to be her friend. My love to her family. What a wonder she was!!!”
“It’s hard to believe…or accept…that Diane has passed,” Jane wrote in her own Instagram post. “She was always a spark of life and light, constantly giggling at her own foibles, being limitlessly creative… in her acting, her wardrobe, her books, her friends, her homes, her library, her worldview. Unique is what she was. And, though she didn’t know it or wouldn’t admit it, man she was a fine actress!”
Meanwhile, Candice wrote in her post, “This is a huge loss, both personally and for all of us.”
The Miss Congeniality actress continued, “Diane was a true artist – tremendously gifted and uniquely talented in so many disciplines, yet also modest and wonderfully eccentric. I will miss her terribly.”
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Diane Keaton wasn’t just a movie star—she was a force of personality who redefined what it meant to be effortlessly original in Hollywood. With her signature turtlenecks, quick wit, and undeniable charm, the Oscar-winning actress built a career that spanned more than five decades. From her early breakthrough in The Godfather to her iconic role in Annie Hall, Keaton brought intelligence, humor, and warmth to every performance. Following her death in October 2025 at age 79, fans and stars alike have been celebrating the life of a true icon.
Learn all about Keaton below.
Keaton earned widespread acclaim—and her first Oscar—for her performance in Annie Hall (1977), directed by Woody Allen. Her quirky charm and effortless chemistry with Allen made the role unforgettable and turned her into a style icon overnight.
Keaton went on to become one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses, with a career spanning more than five decades. She appeared in some of the most beloved films of all time, including The Godfather and Father of the Bride franchises, Reds, Baby Boom, The First Wives Club, Something’s Gotta Give, and Book Club. Over the years, she earned numerous honors, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, two Golden Globes, and the AFI Life Achievement Award.
Keaton was perhaps best known for her long-running collaboration with director Allen. The pair worked together on several of his most acclaimed films, including Annie Hall, Manhattan, Play It Again, Sam, Sleeper, Love and Death, and Manhattan Murder Mystery. Their professional partnership helped define both of their careers.
The two also shared a brief romantic relationship in the 1970s. In a 1996 interview with The New Yorker, Keaton recalled being “crazy about him” when they first met, adding that “girls have always liked him and had crushes on him because he’s so funny and talented.”
Allen has since faced sexual abuse allegations from his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, who accused him of molesting her as a child—allegations he has repeatedly denied. The controversy resurfaced following the 2021 HBO documentary Allen v. Farrow. Despite public backlash, Keaton continued to stand by her longtime friend and collaborator, writing on social media in 2018, “Woody Allen is my friend and I continue to believe him.” Her statement drew criticism from several figures in Hollywood, including director Judd Apatow, who condemned Allen and referenced past reports of inappropriate behavior.
Outside of acting, Keaton published several books, including memoirs and photography collections that explored her love of architecture and design. She became known for restoring historic Los Angeles homes, blending her artistic eye with a sharp business sense.
Keaton chose not to marry but found deep fulfillment in motherhood. She adopted her daughter, Dexter, in 1996 and her son, Duke, in 2001, becoming a mom in her 50s. In a 2019 interview with People, she reflected on her life as a single parent and why marriage was never the right fit for her. “I think that I’m strange,” she said with a laugh. “I’m 73, and I think I’m the only one in my generation — and maybe before — who has been a single woman all her life.” Keaton explained that she didn’t feel sad about her single status, adding, “I think that I needed more of a maternal aspect. I don’t think it would have been a good idea for me to have married, and I’m really glad I didn’t.”
Keaton’s love for music was well known, and she wasn’t afraid to surprise fans with her taste. In 2021, at 75 years old, she starred in Justin Bieber’s emotional music video for his hit song “Ghost,” directed by Colin Tilley. The project quickly went viral, with fans praising her chemistry with the pop star and her moving performance as a woman mourning a loved one. Keaton gushed about the experience on Instagram at the time, writing, “AM I DREAMING??? WHAT AN HONOR IT WAS TO WORK WITH JUSTIN BIEBER AND HIS INCREDIBLE TEAM!!!”
While a collaboration with Bieber might feel like it came out of left field, it’s not too surprising, as the Oscar winner was a well-documented pop music fan. Keaton was a fan of, among others, Rihanna and Ariana Grande, the latter of which she has expressed a desire to sing a duet with. In an Instagram video shared on September 1, 2021 Keaton recorded herself singing along to “Thank U, Next.” She began with a narration, saying, “Ariana Grande is just amazing so once in my life, just once in my stupid life, I want to sing along with the amazing Ariana Grande.”
With her only son, Michael, about to move out—again—to repair his marriage, he brings his mother a gift to help her live independently: a second-hand AnnDroid Z58/100 Basic Eldercare Robot, called Linda, played by Morgan.
Designed to keep the ageing population company and take the pressure off the NHS, it’s Sue’s worst nightmare—an overly attentive, socially inept pain in the backside.
But Sue quickly discovers she can use her new companion to her advantage, settling scores and ticking off tasks her son never quite gets round to. What emerges is a charming buddy comedy between an older woman and her robot, who may be technically brilliant but socially clueless.
“In a world where AI is looming larger and ever-present, Ann Droid asks the question: what is replaceable and what is not?” reads the logline.
“As funny as it is poignant, Ann Droid tells the story of an unlikely friendship between Sue and Linda, a social humanoid robot created to keep elderly people company and monitor their health.”
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And if that wasn’t enough to get you on board, Morgan’s Motherland co-star Paul Ready plays Michael, while the iconic Sue Johnston (True Love, The Royle Family) leads the cast as Sue.
“I don’t know much, but I do know that if you get a chance to work with Diane Morgan, you take it. Immediately!” said Ready. “Can’t wait to be reunited and bring Michael to life in her brilliant comic series.”
Johnston echoed his excitement: “I’m thrilled to be back in the heart of BBC comedy. Diane and Sarah have created a show that will resonate with lots of different audiences, for different reasons, and I cannot wait to get started.”
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This comes as a huge shock to me: Diane Keaton has passed away at the age of 79. It feels so shocking because Diane was one of the most vivacious and upbeat celebrities out there – an optimistic oddball, in the best way. She won the Best Actress Oscar for Annie Hall in 1977. I know Woody Allen is thoroughly canceled and everything, but she was great in Annie Hall. She also received Oscar nominations for Reds, Marvin’s Room and Something’s Got to Give (one of my favorite performances from her). She also played Kay in the Godfather trilogy (iconic). Baby Boom is probably my favorite Diane Keaton film – she’s just perfect in it, sassy, neurotic and funny, but she also brought so much sweetness to the movie. Diane was survived by her two children.
Diane Keaton has died. She was 79. PEOPLE can confirm the legendary actress died in California. “There are no further details available at this time, and her family has asked for privacy in this moment of great sadness,” a spokesperson tells PEOPLE.
Keaton rose to fame in the 1970s thanks to her role in The Godfather films and her collaborations with director Woody Allen. She won an Oscar for Best Actress for 1977’s Annie Hall. Her long career included movies like The First Wives Club, multiple collaborations with director Nancy Meyers and the Book Club franchise.
The actress was born in Los Angeles in 1946 as Diane Hall, and was the oldest of four children. Her father was a civil engineer, while her mom stayed at home. Still, Keaton thought her mother dreamed of something bigger. “Secretly in her heart of hearts she probably wanted to be an entertainer of some kind,” the actress told PEOPLE in 2004. “She sang. She played the piano. She was beautiful. She was my advocate.”
Keaton never married. “Today I was thinking, I’m the only one in my generation of actresses who has been a single woman all her life,” she explained to PEOPLE in 2019. “I’m really glad I didn’t get married. I’m an oddball. I remember in high school, this guy came up to me and said, ‘One day you’re going to make a good wife.’ And I thought, ‘I don’t want to be a wife. No.’”
She was romantically linked to Woody Allen, Al Pacino and Warren Beatty throughout her life. “Talent is so damn attractive,” she noted to PEOPLE.
Keaton had two children, daughter Dexter and son Duke, whom she adopted in 1996 and 2001, respectively. “Motherhood was not an urge I couldn’t resist, it was more like a thought I’d been thinking for a very long time. So I plunged in,” she told Ladies’ Home Journal in 2008. Keaton is survived by her children.
I’m glad her kids are adults, and we’re thinking about them during this difficult time. She was right – she was the only major actress out of her generation to never marry. She never made a big deal about it, and it was pretty genuine – she really didn’t want to be anyone’s wife. Bless her.
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Diane Keaton kept her personal life mostly private before her death at 79 in California, according to her family.
While she never shared any major health updates publicly in her final months, Keaton had previously spoken about her long battles with skin cancer and bulimia, according to E! Online.
Her trademark hats were more than a fashion choice. She began wearing them seriously after being diagnosed with skin cancer at 21.
“It’s a family history,” she told the Los Angeles Times in 2015. “I remember my Auntie Martha had skin cancer so bad they removed her nose. My father had basal skin cancer and my brother had it. It’s tricky with this skin cancer. That’s why you’ve got to put the sunblock on.”
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Keaton said she didn’t start caring for her skin until later in life. “Back in my 20s I didn’t pay attention much,” she admitted. “I didn’t research and didn’t really care and that was stupid because it’s dogged me my entire adult life, even recently. I didn’t start sun care until my 40s.”
After being treated for basal cell carcinoma in her 20s, Keaton was later diagnosed with squamous cell cancer, which required two surgeries, according to the Times.
She also spoke openly about her battle with bulimia, which began after being told to lose 10 pounds for a Broadway role early in her career.
“All I did was feed my hunger, so I am an addict,” she said in a 2014 interview with Dr. Oz. “It’s true. I’m an addict in recovery, I’ll always be an addict. I have an addictive nature to me.”
Keaton described how she would eat up to 20,000 calories a day before purging. “Typical dinner was a bucket of chicken, several orders of fries with blue cheese and ketchup, a couple TV dinners, a quart of soda, pounds of candy, a whole cake and three banana cream pies,” she said.
Eventually, she sought help. “Somebody mentioned that I seemed to have some mental issues, so I went to an analyst,” she said. “I would go five days a week.”
Keaton, who adopted daughter Dexter, 29, and son Duke, 25, in her 50s, later said she felt no need to hide her past.
“I have nothing to hide. It’s not relevant, but for me it feels good,” she wrote in her 2011 book Then Again, according to the New York Daily News. “I think I’m a sister to all the rest of the women, and I’m sure men as well, who have had some kind of eating disorder, and I’m a part of the team.”
Diane Keaton, beloved for her wit, charm, and unforgettable screen presence, passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 79 in California. Her health had reportedly declined in recent months.
Throughout her life, Keaton stood out not just for her talent but for living entirely on her own terms. The actress never married, despite several high-profile romances, and often spoke openly about why that choice felt right for her. In 2019, she said to PEOPLE, “I’m 73 and … I think I’m the only one in my generation … who has been a single woman all her life.” She added, “I’m really glad I didn’t [get married].”
Learn more below about why Keaton remained unmarried by choice and her kids.
Keaton never had a husband, though her love life has long intrigued fans. Over the years, she was romantically linked to several major Hollywood figures, including The Godfather co-star Al Pacino, filmmaker Woody Allen, and actor Warren Beatty.
While each relationship drew attention, none led to marriage.
The Oscar-winning actress has been candid about her decision to remain single. In multiple interviews, including one with People and another on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Keaton explained that she never found the right balance between love and independence. She’s admitted she was “too shy” and “too self-protective” to fully commit to a lifelong partnership, and that she grew up idolizing her parents’ marriage but realized later that it wasn’t a path she personally needed.
Keaton has said she values her freedom and has built a fulfilling life surrounded by friends, family, and creative work.
Yes. Keaton became a mother later in life, a decision she has called one of the best she’s ever made. She adopted her daughter, Dexter, in 1996 and her son, Duke, in 2001, when she was in her 50s. Keaton has often spoken about how motherhood changed her outlook, saying her children gave her life new purpose and perspective.
As of 2025, Keaton’s estimated net worth is around $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton weren’t just first wives together—they were also lifelong friends.
Following Diane’s death on Oct. 11 at the age of 79, Goldie shared a moving tribute to her former First Wives Club costar, sharing she wasn’t “ready” to lose Diane.
“We agreed to grow old together, and one day, maybe live together with all our girlfriends,” Goldie wrote in her Oct. 11 Instagram post. “Well, we never got to live together, but we did grow older together. Who knows… maybe in the next life.”
Writing that Diane “stole the hearts of millions,” Goldie also remembered their time working on First Wives Club together, sharing, “Our days starting with coffee in the makeup trailer, laughing and joking, right through to the very last day of filming. It was a roller coaster of love.”
And with countless roles in beloved movies, Diane’s legacy is one Goldie, 79, knows will live on.