01of 16Diane Keaton’s Early DaysDiane Keaton (born Diane Hall) was born January 5, 1946 in Los Angeles, California.“I always had one problem with my mom: She would cut my bangs way too short. I hated that. I look like an idiot. I like those glasses though. I could use them now,” she told PEOPLE in 2017 about this photo, during a retrospective of her career.
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Diane Keaton’s Early Days
Diane Keaton (born Diane Hall) was born January 5, 1946 in Los Angeles, California.
“I always had one problem with my mom: She would cut my bangs way too short. I hated that. I look like an idiot. I like those glasses though. I could use them now,” she told PEOPLE in 2017 about this photo, during a retrospective of her career.
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Diane Keaton Growing Up
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After graduating high school, Keaton studied acting at Santa Ana College before transferring to theNeighborhood Playhousein New York City, per the school’s website.
03of 16Diane Keaton Takes the StageKeystone Features/GettyBefore her film career took off, Keaton made her acting debut in theoriginal Broadway cast ofHairin 1968. Here, Keaton performs between Suzannah Norstrand and Natalie Mosco with Emmaretta Marks, Melba Moore and Lorri Davis singing above them.
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Diane Keaton Takes the Stage
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Before her film career took off, Keaton made her acting debut in theoriginal Broadway cast ofHairin 1968. Here, Keaton performs between Suzannah Norstrand and Natalie Mosco with Emmaretta Marks, Melba Moore and Lorri Davis singing above them.
04of 16Diane Keaton Shines on ScreenSNAP/Rex / Rex USAKeaton’s first screen credit would come with 1970’sLovers and Other Strangers —though her breakout role was in 1972’sThe Godfatherwhere she played Kay Adams-Corleone, the wife of Al Pacino’s character (she later reprised the role in the 1974 and 1990 sequels).Keaton counts Pacino among her “many loves;” the two found romance off-screen though never wed. Asshe recalled to PEOPLE, when he wouldn’t commit to marriage, she gave him an ultimatum, and it was over: “I worked hard on that one. I went about it in not a perfect way.”
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Diane Keaton Shines on Screen
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Keaton’s first screen credit would come with 1970’sLovers and Other Strangers —though her breakout role was in 1972’sThe Godfatherwhere she played Kay Adams-Corleone, the wife of Al Pacino’s character (she later reprised the role in the 1974 and 1990 sequels).
Keaton counts Pacino among her “many loves;” the two found romance off-screen though never wed. Asshe recalled to PEOPLE, when he wouldn’t commit to marriage, she gave him an ultimatum, and it was over: “I worked hard on that one. I went about it in not a perfect way.”
05of 16Diane Keaton in ‘Annie Hall’Brian Hamill/United Artists/PhotofestKeaton’s performance 1977’sAnnie Hallwould win her an Oscar for best actress. It was the fourth of the eight Woody Allen films she has been featured in.“Of course my favorite is the obvious one,” she told PEOPLE ofAnnie Hall. “Woody didn’t know if it would work. He didn’t trust it — he’d say ‘It’s just another sitcom.’ "
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Diane Keaton in ‘Annie Hall’
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Keaton’s performance 1977’sAnnie Hallwould win her an Oscar for best actress. It was the fourth of the eight Woody Allen films she has been featured in.
“Of course my favorite is the obvious one,” she told PEOPLE ofAnnie Hall. “Woody didn’t know if it would work. He didn’t trust it — he’d say ‘It’s just another sitcom.’ "
06of 16Diane Keaton Wins an OscarDiane Keaton.Everett"I keep it in my closet. I don’t want to put it on display, it’s silly! Enough already, Diane, we know,” Keaton told PEOPLE of her prestigious award, which she took home in 1978.
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Diane Keaton Wins an Oscar
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“I keep it in my closet. I don’t want to put it on display, it’s silly! Enough already, Diane, we know,” Keaton told PEOPLE of her prestigious award, which she took home in 1978.
07of 16Diane Keaton in ‘Manhattan’everettKeaton starred alongside Allen in his 1979 filmManhattan. In addition to being frequent collaborators, the two also had a romantic relationship for a time and have remained close friends ever since.
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Diane Keaton in ‘Manhattan’
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Keaton starred alongside Allen in his 1979 filmManhattan. In addition to being frequent collaborators, the two also had a romantic relationship for a time and have remained close friends ever since.
08of 16Diane Keaton’s Relationship with Warren BeattyRon Galella/WireImageKeaton’s five-year relationship with Warren Beatty (in 1978) made costarring with him in 1981’sReds, which he directed, interesting. “There’s a scene where we’re fighting,” she told PEOPLE, “that felt really real.”
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Diane Keaton’s Relationship with Warren Beatty
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Keaton’s five-year relationship with Warren Beatty (in 1978) made costarring with him in 1981’sReds, which he directed, interesting. “There’s a scene where we’re fighting,” she told PEOPLE, “that felt really real.”
09of 16Diane Keaton in ‘Shoot the Moon’Alamy"That picture is disgusting!” Keaton told PEOPLE of this still from 1982’sShoot the Moon, about a divorcing couple. “Those skinny legs and arms flopping around! I’d forgotten about that movie. But [costar] Albert Finney is great.”
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Diane Keaton in ‘Shoot the Moon’
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“That picture is disgusting!” Keaton told PEOPLE of this still from 1982’sShoot the Moon, about a divorcing couple. “Those skinny legs and arms flopping around! I’d forgotten about that movie. But [costar] Albert Finney is great.”
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“If I was the mother, I wouldn’t have been happy about the way I tossed those babies around!” Keaton said of the film. “But they were adorable.”
11of 16Diane Keaton and Nancy MeyersEverettKeaton was not only a muse for Woody Allen; she also has starred in a number of Nancy Meyers movies, includingFather of the Brideand 2003’sSomething’s Gotta Givealongside Jack Nicholson (pictured).“It was awkward,” Keaton said of shooting the sex scene in the film. “But he was hilarious. We spent a lot of time in bed chatting away.”
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Diane Keaton and Nancy Meyers
Keaton was not only a muse for Woody Allen; she also has starred in a number of Nancy Meyers movies, includingFather of the Brideand 2003’sSomething’s Gotta Givealongside Jack Nicholson (pictured).
“It was awkward,” Keaton said of shooting the sex scene in the film. “But he was hilarious. We spent a lot of time in bed chatting away.”
12of 16Diane Keaton as a MomEmma McIntyre/GettyKeaton welcomed sonDuke Keatonand daughterDexter Keatonvia adoption when she was in her 50s — and at her 2022 Hand & Footprint Ceremony,she told PEOPLEher children’s support means “everything…I love them.“The star never married, despite dating stars including Woody Allen, Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty and Al Pacino in the past (thoughshe has said she hasn’t had a date in the last 35 years). But she has no regrets.“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,” she told PEOPLE. “I don’t think it would have been a good idea for me to have married, and I’m really glad I didn’t.”
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Diane Keaton as a Mom
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Keaton welcomed sonDuke Keatonand daughterDexter Keatonvia adoption when she was in her 50s — and at her 2022 Hand & Footprint Ceremony,she told PEOPLEher children’s support means “everything…I love them.”
The star never married, despite dating stars including Woody Allen, Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty and Al Pacino in the past (thoughshe has said she hasn’t had a date in the last 35 years). But she has no regrets.
“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,” she told PEOPLE. “I don’t think it would have been a good idea for me to have married, and I’m really glad I didn’t.”
13of 16Diane Keaton in ‘The Young Pope’Keaton has also appeared on the small screen, including in the 2016 mini series,The Young Popealongside Jude Law.“The director would say to me, ‘Don’t smile so much, and stop waving your arms around,’ " Keaton said of her role in the series. “I don’t think that’s what nuns are known for.”
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Diane Keaton in ‘The Young Pope’
Keaton has also appeared on the small screen, including in the 2016 mini series,The Young Popealongside Jude Law.
“The director would say to me, ‘Don’t smile so much, and stop waving your arms around,’ " Keaton said of her role in the series. “I don’t think that’s what nuns are known for.”
14of 16Diane Keaton at the American Film Institute GalaDiane Keaton.Steve Granitz/WireImageIn 2017, Keaton was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Film Institute’s gala.“I’m honored,” Keaton told PEOPLE before the awards ceremony, “but it’s all too much for me. I’m just sitting there, with all those people in that room … it’s like a retirement party.”
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Diane Keaton at the American Film Institute Gala
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In 2017, Keaton was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Film Institute’s gala.
“I’m honored,” Keaton told PEOPLE before the awards ceremony, “but it’s all too much for me. I’m just sitting there, with all those people in that room … it’s like a retirement party.”
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Diane Keaton Leaves Her Mark
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In August 2022, Keaton was honored with a Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
“It was just one of those things in your life where you just don’t expect it and thensuddenly it comes your way. And then it’s like, wow,” Keaton told PEOPLE of the ceremony. “I was thrilled, of course. And I still am. And to be here today is also great because I’m not frequently inside this theater and I love this theater.”
16of 16Diane Keaton’s Next ProjectsDiane Keaton.Amy Sussman/GettyIn 2023, Keaton has multiple projects in the works including the filmMaybe I Dowhich is slated to be released at the end of January. Here, the actress is pictured at theRalph Lauren SS23 Runway Showin October 2022 in San Marino, California — a nod to her enduring legacy as a style trendsetter with a one-of-a-kind fashion sense.
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Diane Keaton’s Next Projects
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In 2023, Keaton has multiple projects in the works including the filmMaybe I Dowhich is slated to be released at the end of January. Here, the actress is pictured at theRalph Lauren SS23 Runway Showin October 2022 in San Marino, California — a nod to her enduring legacy as a style trendsetter with a one-of-a-kind fashion sense.
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