Diane Keaton was one of Hollywoodâs most beloved and acclaimed actresses, celebrated for her timeless performances in âAnnie Hall,â âThe First Wives Club,â âSomethingâs Gotta Give,â and âThe Godfather.â Yet, beyond the awards and the spotlight, she cherished her favorite role of all: being âMomâ to her two children, Dexter and Duke.
The Oscar winner, who passed away in California on October 11 at age 79, embraced motherhood later in life, adopting her children in her 50s and raising them on her own. Balancing film sets with family life, she built a home filled with love, laughter, and creativity.
While both Dexter, 29, and Duke, 25, have chosen to stay mostly out of the public eye, Dexter has often shared glimpses of their close bond. Her touching tributes over the years reveal the warmth, humor, and joy that defined Keaton not just as a Hollywood icon but as an extraordinary mother.
‘We Always Have an Amazing Time Together’
In June 2023, Dexter shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, featuring two black-and-white photos of herself as a child with her mom. âMy mom and I have always loved going on adventures together,â she wrote. âFrom strolls on the beach to walking around a new neighborhood. I love spending time with my mom. We always have an amazing time together. I love my mom â¤ï¸.â
Her words perfectly captured the easy joy that defined their relationship, one built on laughter, curiosity, and a shared sense of wonder. Dexterâs posts often reflected Keatonâs playful nature and warmth. In January 2021, she shared a throwback photo with her brother Duke and their former nanny, adding a lighthearted note that showed Keatonâs free-spirited charm. âAlso, peep my mom not wearing shoes, which is not out of the ordinary for her,â she joked.
Celebrating Her Momâs Achievements
When Keaton released her book âFashion Firstâ in 2024, Dexter proudly promoted it on Instagram, sharing a joyful photo from her 2021 wedding. âSwipe â¡ï¸ to see why everyone should be dancing like this! My momâs new book is coming out September 3! ð¥³,â she wrote.
Dexter also celebrated her motherâs Hand & Footprint Ceremony at Hollywoodâs TCL Chinese Theatre in August 2022, where she and Duke made a rare appearance to support Keaton. âWhat an amazing day honoring my momma!â she wrote. âI am so proud of you and this is an incredible honor. I love you.â
For Keaton, having her children by her side that day meant everything. When asked what it felt like to share the milestone with them, she replied, âEverything.â
Keaton often said that motherhood came to her through thoughtful intention rather than instinct. âMotherhood was not an urge I couldn’t resist,â she told Ladiesâ Home Journal, as reported by People magazine. âIt was more like a thought Iâd been thinking for a very long time. So I plunged in.â
Dexter echoed that gratitude in a 2014 Motherâs Day tribute, writing, âHappy Motherâs Day to my amazing momma! I’m so thankful to have been adopted by such a strong, beautiful, and talented woman. I couldnât thank you enough for everything youâve done for me. I love you!â
Their bond was one of mutual admiration, a mix of laughter, creativity, and unconditional love. As Dexter once put it, her mom wasnât just an icon on screen; she was an âamazing momâ in every way.
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