Diane Keaton’s on-screen children mourn her death at 79

Diane Keaton may have been a real-life mother of two, but she had several on-screen children during her iconic Hollywood career.

On Saturday, October 11, news broke that Keaton died in California at the age of 79. She is survived by daughter Dexter and son Duke, whom she adopted in 1996 and 2001, respectively.

A spokesperson for her family said this People that no further details about her death would be shared, asking “for privacy” as they mourn her loss. We weekly reached out for comment.

Several of her costars paid tribute to the actress following news of her death, including Mandy Moorwho played one of Daphne Wilder’s (Keaton) daughters Milly Wilder in 2007 Because I said so.

‘They say you shouldn’t meet your heroes[sic] but I got to work with one of mine and even call her “Mom” for a few months. An honor of a lifetime,” Moore wrote in part via Instagram. “What a glowing human being Di is and was.”

Scroll down to read more tributes from Keaton’s on-screen children:

Mandy Moor

While mourning the loss of Keaton, Moore wrote in part via Instagram, “I’m so sad she’s gone, for all the reasons, but also because it felt like she was going to be here forever and amaze us with her talent and charm (and her style, come on)!!! One of the very best to ever do it. All my love to her children and loved ones.”

Kimberly Williams Paisley

Williams-Paisley – who played Annie Banks, daughter of Nina Banks (Keaton) and George Banks (Steve Martin), in Father of the bride — also paid tribute to the actress.

“This breaks my heart,” she wrote in an Instagram comment. “Getting to work with Diane Keaton will always be one of the highlights of my life.”

Emma Roberts

Roberts, who starred as Grace’s (Keaton) daughter Michelle in 2023 Maybeshared a black and white photo of the late actress via her Instagram Story. “The absolute best,” Roberts wrote. “I’m so lucky to have worked with her. I love you, Diane.”

Olivia Wilde

Wilde paid tribute to Keaton as he reflected on their time as a mother-daughter duo in 2015 I love the Coopers. (Keaton played Charlotte Cooper, while Wilde starred as daughter Eleanor Cooper.)

“In 2015 I got to play Diane Keaton’s daughter in a movie called I love the Cooperswhich had the most incredibly loving cast imaginable,” Wilde wrote via Instagram. “I couldn’t believe I got to call her mom. I took pictures of the family bookshelves because it felt so surreal and I wanted to remember this beautiful set that felt so real. We were a family singing songs and having fun together in Pittsburgh.”

She continued, “Diane was the heart of the family. Of course. She laughed during night shoots, had us laughing all the time, and talked to us for hours about love. She told me to keep my heart open. She told me to take charge. She told me to be brave. She told me to keep smiling. She loved Rihanna (loved is an understatement) and played this song constantly. I hate that she’s gone, but I love that she was here, and for a brief moment I was able to enjoy her impeccable energy.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Parker first worked with Keaton in 1996 First Women’s Club before reuniting nine years later The family stone. In the 2005 film, the late actress portrayed matriarch Sybil Stone, who disapproved of Meredith Morton’s (Parker) relationship with son Everett Stone.Dermot Mulroney.)

“Diane Keaton has been an inspiration to countless actresses,” Parker wrote via Instagram. “I count myself among those who loved and admired her. I had the great privilege of witnessing her exceptional skill and talent in both areas. First Women’s Club And The family stone.”

She continued: I will cherish those memories on set, as well as her moving, delightful and perfectly individual film career. That is a wonderful legacy from an outstanding person. She will be terribly missed. RIP and Godspeed, you glorious being. X, SJ.”