"This Is Devastating": How Celebrities Are Reacting To Diane Keaton's Death

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Diane's death was confirmed on Saturday. She was 79.

On Saturday, reports surfaced that beloved actor Diane Keaton had died at 79.

Diane Keaton with long hair and sunglasses, smiling at an event

Diane's friends and colleagues across Hollywood quickly took to social media to share their condolences and memories of the Oscar-winning star. Here are some of the reactions so far.

Diane Keaton in a hat and glasses at an event, surrounded by others, looking attentive

1. Rosie O'Donnell wrote on Instagram, "Oh this breaks my heart - love to her children - what style what grace - she will be missed."

Rosie O'Donnell expressing sorrow and admiration, mourning someone named Diane Keaton, offering condolences and highlighting her style and grace

2. "Today we lost a true original," Octavia Spencer said. "@diane_keaton wasn’t 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’s 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. 🤍"

Octavia Spencer seated with wavy hair

3. Kerry Washington remembered Diane for her "talent, courage, and authenticity."

Kerry Washington honors Diane Keaton's inspiration and talent on Instagram

4. "RIP to this icon," wrote Vanessa Hudgens. "What a gift-the films she left us with."

Vanessa Hudgens pays tribute to Diane Keaton alongside a photo of Diane smiling on a rooftop, holding a rose

5. Kaley Cuoco called the loss completely "devastating."

Kaley Cuoco writes of Diane Keaton's death "This is devastating No words"

6. "I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me," Bette Midler wrote. "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…oh, la, lala!"

Diane Keaton and Bette Midler are sitting together, smiling at a formal event

7. "Absolutely heart crushed about @diane_keaton," Sophia Bush added. "Thank you for teaching me more than I could ever list out."

Three women from The First Wives Club dance in suits

8. "She was beloved in her industry," Elizabeth Banks added alongside a picture of them on the red carpet. "Every one of us idolizes her. Her influence on culture, fashion, art and women can’t be overstated. She was a delight. I am proud I have a career that allowed me to meet her and breathe her air."

Elizabeth Banks, Diane Keaton, and other celebrity women on the red carpet in formal wear

Elizabeth also said that she'd just been wearing her "Diane Keaton hat" that day.

Elizabeth Banks wearing a wide-brimmed hat with text tribute

9. In an Instagram tribute, Julia Garner called Diane, "Unapologetically herself. Radiant on screen. Wit, warmth, style — one of a kind." She added, "Godspeed to this icon. I love her so much. RIP."

Julia Garner wearing a tailored jacket and pants walks outside, accessorized with large sunglasses

10. Kate Hudson posted a video of Diane singing in their film The First Wives Club, writing, "We love you so much Diane."

Kate Hudson in an elegant, fitted dress with wavy hair, on a red carpet at a high-profile event

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11. Pedro Pascal praised her as an "untouchable" talent.

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12. "No!! No!!! No!! God, not yet, NO!!!" Viola Davis cried. "Man… you defined womanhood. The pathos, humor, levity, your ever-present youthfulness and vulnerability — 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."

Viola Davis on a red carpet wears an off-the-shoulder dress with sparkling trim

13. "Oh man, we’re losing too many legends," Topher Grace added. "I adored working with Diane, one of the best to ever do it."

14. Ariana Grande remembered Diane through a collection of photos shared on her Instagram Story.

Smiling woman, wearing glasses and a collared sweater, sits in a cozy chair with the text "You did good" over it

15. "She was so fun and funny and sweet and charming and zany and vibrant," Katie Couric said, recalling when she interviewed Diane for her role in 2010's Morning Glory. "I can’t believe she’ll no longer be gracing our lives with her enormous talent and charm. 💔"

16. Mandy Moore reflected on her experience working with Diane on the 2007 romantic comedy Because I Said So, where Diane played her mom. "An honor of a lifetime," she said. "What an incandescent human Di is and was. I am so sad she’s gone for all the reasons but also because it felt like she’d be here forever, dazzling us with her talent and charm (and her style, c’mon)!!! One of the very best to ever do it. All my love to her children and loved ones."

17. Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who worked with Diane in the Father of the Bride movies, shared an Instagram post, calling the experience "one of the highlights of [her] 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. 🙏🏻🕊️💔❤️❤️❤️"

18. Her Book Club co-star Mary Steenburgen told 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!!!"

Mary Steenburgen and Diane Keaton pose together at an event

19. Elizabeth Perkins lauded Diane as "a national treasure, with style, grace, intelligence and immense talent."

Person in an elegant, tailored black suit attending a "Watch What Happens Live" event

20. "What a very sad day," Luke Evans commented in part. "Rest in peace #dianekeaton."

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