In 1996, Diane Keaton starred alongside Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler in “The First Wives Club,” which is a comedy film that follows three divorcées who look to get revenge on their ex-husbands.
The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score.
So, following news of Keaton’s passing at the age of 79 on Saturday, Oct. 11, Midler took to social media, sharing a sweet tribute to her co-star.
Bette Midler Shares Sweet Message Following Diane Keaton’s Passing
Midler posted a black and white photo of Keaton on Instagram, including an incredibly sweet message, speaking about how much the actress meant to her.
“he 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 wasâ¦oh, la, lala!,” Midler wrote.
Kate Hudson, who is Goldie Hawn’s daughter, which was Keaton’s other co-star in “The First Wives Club,” also posted a sweet video in honor of Keaton.
Other Celebrites Pay Tribute To Diane Keaton
Kate Hudson: We love you so much Diane â¤ï¸ðï¸
Kimberly Williams-Paisley: “”Diane, working with you will always be one of the highlights of my life,” she wrote. “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. ðð»ðï¸ðâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸.”
Mary Steenburgen (via PEOPLE): “Diane was magic. There was no one, nor will there ever be, anyone like her. I loved her and felt blessed to be her friend. My love to her family. What a wonder she was!!!â
Paul Fieg: “I was so honored to call Diane Keaton a friend. She was an amazingly kind and creative person who also just happened to be a Hollywood legend. She has been taken from us far too soon. We will miss you, Diane.”
Nia Vardalos: “Grace. Style. Talent. Above all, a comedy gal who set the bar high for all of us who came after. Rest in peace sweet and funny Diane Keaton. Repost photo from the page of my pal, icon @bettemidler ⥔
ï¸Viola Davis: “No!! No!!! No!! God, not yet, NO!!! Man⦠you defined womanhood. The pathos, humor, levity, your ever-present youthfulness and vulnerability â you tattooed your SOUL into every role, making it impossible to imagine anyone else inhabiting them. You were undeniably, unapologetically YOU!!! Loved you. Man⦠rest well. God bless your family, and I know angels are flying you home. ððð”
Octavia Spencer: Today we lost a true original. @diane_keaton wasnât 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 Somethingâs 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. ð¤”
Josh Gad: “What 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 Somethingâs 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 Iâve 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 and losing them feels like also losing a chance inactive tissue to that golden age just out of reach. My heart goes out to Dianeâs entire family during this impossible moment. RIP ð”
Elizabeth Banks: “She was beloved in her industry. Every one of us idolizes her. Her influence on culture, fashion, art and women canât be overstated. She was a delight. I am proud I have a career that allowed me to meet her and breathe her air.”
Elizabeth Perkins: “Ms. Keaton, you were a national treasure, with style, grace, intelligence and immense talent. Thank you for being my modern heroine and showing a young actress what it meant to be gutsy, fully self-deprecating but assured and to always be open, questioning and brave. Complex, eccentric and so gifted, you owned itâ¦and wow, did you set the bar. You will always be my Annie Hall. Gosh, this cuts deep.ð”
Rosie OâDonnell: “oh this breaks my heart – love to her children- what style what grace – she will be missed #ripdianekeaton ð¥ð”
Julia Garner: “Unapologetically herself. Radiant on screen. Wit, warmth, style â one of a kind. Godspeed to this icon. I love her so much. RIP #DianeKeaton ð”
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