{"id":528404,"date":"2025-10-26T04:40:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T04:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/528404\/"},"modified":"2025-10-26T04:40:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T04:40:19","slug":"how-diane-keaton-helped-kimberly-williams-paisley-during-her-struggle-with-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/528404\/","title":{"rendered":"How Diane Keaton Helped Kimberly Williams-Paisley During Her Struggle With Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kimberly Williams-Paisley<\/strong><\/a>shared some details about her bond with late actress Diane Keaton<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

People magazine<\/a> reported that Williams-Paisley discussed filming the 1991 film, Father of the Bride<\/a>, and its 1995 sequel, Father of the Bride II, during the October 24 episode of the Call It What It Is<\/a>podcast. In the movies, Williams-Paisley portrayed Annie Banks-MacKenzie, who has a close bond with her parents, George Banks (Steve Martin<\/a><\/strong>) and Nina Banks (Keaton).<\/p>\n

While recording the podcast episode, Williams-Paisley shared that she found out about Keaton’s October 11 death via a “text from a friend.” She recalled feeling devastated by the news that Keaton, who turned 79 in January 2025, had died.<\/p>\n

She also shared that she had idolized Keaton, who she described as “such an inspiration,” prior to co-starring in Father of the Bride.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was just so generous, and so funny, and wise. Just like wonderful,\u201d said Williams-Paisley during the podcast interview, per People magazine.<\/p>\n

She shared that she and Keaton “really bonded and just laughed\u201d during the production of Father of the Bride II.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe humor clicked, and it was so fun to be on set when she was on set,\u201d said the 9-1-1: Nashville actress.<\/p>\n

In addition, Williams-Paisley, who is married to Brad Paisley<\/strong>, said Keaton was a source of support while she dealt with anxiety.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember I had a lot of anxiety during those two movies. I mean, I was 19 on the first one. It was the first major role I had,” said Williams-Paisley in the podcast interview. “And Diane was like a mother figure to me who was very safe. I talked to her about my anxiety. I had a lot of dreams. I’m a big dreamer, literally, but I would have like weird nightmares. I think it was like me working out my anxiety in the middle of the night, and she would analyze dreams with me. She was a kind listening ear.”<\/p>\n

She also said that while Keaton “didn’t have easy answers” about combating anxiety, she believes the Family Stone actress had “lived experience.”<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes it just helps to talk to someone who’s been through it too, you know?\u201d said Williams-Paisley.<\/p>\n

Kimberly Williams-Paisley Shared a Tribute to Diane Keaton on Instagram<\/p>\n

On October 11, Williams-Paisley shared a heartfelt tribute to her on-screen mother on Instagram<\/a>. The post featured a still from Father of the Bride II.<\/p>\n

In the caption, Williams-Paisley let her fans know how much Keaton meant to her.<\/p>\n

“Diane, working with you will always be one of the highlights of my life. You are one of a kind, and it was thrilling to be in your orbit for a time. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter,” wrote Williams-Paisley in the caption.<\/p>\n

William-Paisley briefly spoke about having starring roles in Father of the Bride, Father of the Bride II, and the 2020 short, Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) in a 2022 interview with Daily Blast Live. <\/a><\/p>\n

“It was a really great experience. And it was fun reconnecting with them over the pandemic with the little mini sequel we did on Zoom,” said the mother of two.<\/p>\n

This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 25, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n