Diane Keaton, the actor who made film history \u2014 and won an Oscar \u2014 as the title character in Woody Allen\u2019s beloved 1977 romantic comedy \u201cAnnie Hall,\u201d died Saturday. She was 79. Tributes poured in from those who worked with and admired Keaton, including Bette Midler, Kate Hudson, Steve Martin and Josh Gad.<\/p>\n
Here are some notable social media posts:<\/p>\n
Bette Midler<\/a>, the actor, singer and comedian who starred with Keaton and Goldie Hawn in the 1996 comedy \u201cThe First Wives Club,\u201d about three divorced women who seek revenge on their ex-husbands: \u201cThe brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was \u2026oh, la, lala!\u201d<\/p>\n Kate Hudson<\/a>, who co-starred with Keaton in the 2016 film \u201cMother\u2019s Day\u201d: \u201cWe love you so much Diane \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n Steve Martin, who co-starred as Keaton\u2019s husband in the \u201cFather of the Bride\u201d films, reposted an exchange between Keaton and Martin Short:<\/p>\n Short: \u201cWho\u2019s sexier, me or Steve Martin?<\/p>\n Keaton: \u201cI mean, you\u2019re both idiots.\u201d<\/p>\n Martin then commented on the post: \u201cDon\u2019t know who first posted this, but it sums up our delightful relationship with Diane.\u201d<\/p>\n Josh Gad<\/a>: \u201cWhat a monumental loss. Diane Keaton in many ways defined my love of movies. From Annie Hall to the Godfather films, from First Wives Club to Baby Boom, from Father of the Bride to Something\u2019s Gotta Give, here resume was nothing short of iconic and hall of fame worthy. I was very fortunate to work with her many years ago on an unproduced HBO pilot and what I found was one of the most humble, ruthlessly funny, and unbelievably talented human beings I\u2019ve ever come across. In many ways, this year will be defined by the loss of a Hollywood we will never again see. There simply are no replacements for a Gene Hackman or a Robert Redford or a Diane Keaton. They were the mavericks who helped redefine movies for a generation. … My heart goes out to Diane\u2019s entire family during this impossible moment. RIP\u201d<\/p>\n Kimberly Williams-Paisley, the actor, author and director who played Keaton\u2019s daughter in the \u201cFather of the Bride\u201d films: \u201cDiane, 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. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\ud83d\udc94\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n Rosie O\u2019Donnell, the comedian, actor and television host, who appeared with Keaton in the 1996 movie \u201cThe First Wives Club\u201d: \u201coh this breaks my heart – love to her children- what style what grace – she will be missed #ripdianekeaton<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n Octavia Spencer, the actor, producer and author who co-starred with Keaton in the 2020 Netflix film \u201cLet Them All Talk\u201d: \u201cToday we lost a true original. @diane_keaton<\/a> wasn\u2019t just an actress: she was a force. a woman who showed us that being yourself is the most powerful thing you can be. From Annie Hall to Something\u2019s Gotta Give, she made every role unforgettable. But beyond the screen, she brought joy, laughter, and style that was all her own… Thank you, Diane, for reminding us that authenticity never goes out of fashion.\u201d<\/p>\n Elizabeth Banks, the actor, director, producer and writer who co-starred as Keaton\u2019s daughter in the 2007 film \u201cBecause I Said So\u201d: \u201cShe was beloved in her industry. Every one of us idolizes her. Her influence on culture, fashion, art and women can\u2019t be overstated. She was a delight. I am proud I have a career that allowed me to meet her and breathe her air.\u201d<\/p>\n Viola Davis: \u201cNo!! No!!! No!! God, not yet, NO!!! Man\u2026 you defined womanhood. The pathos, humor, levity, your ever-present youthfulness and vulnerability \u2014 you tattooed your SOUL into every role, making it impossible to imagine anyone else inhabiting them. You were undeniably, unapologetically YOU!!! Loved you. Man\u2026 rest well. God bless your family, and I know angels are flying you home\u201d<\/p>\n