Diane Keaton became a mother at 50
Diane Keaton: A Life on Her Own Terms
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, who passed away on October 11, 2025, at 79, was a Hollywood original —
witty, fearless, and unapologetically herself.
“I wanted to be a movie star. I wanted people – lots of people I didn’t know – to love me,” she once said.
Raised in a close California family, Keaton studied drama and rose to fame in The Godfather and Annie Hall, winning an Oscar in 1977.
She became known for her intelligence, humor, and bold fashion sense.
Marriage was never part of her plan. “No one has ever asked me to marry them,” she joked.
Instead, she adopted two children in her 50s — Dexter and Duke — calling motherhood her greatest joy.
“I didn’t want to give up my independence,” Keaton said, reflecting on her mother’s influence.
Her life and career celebrated individuality, creativity, and the freedom to live authentically — always on her own terms.
