SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE, Diane Keaton, Nancy Meyers, 2003, (c) Columbia/courtesy Everett Collection

Nancy Meyers Reflects on Diane Keaton, a Friend and Creative Partner for Four Decades

October 14, 2025No Comments

Nancy Meyers is honoring Diane Keaton with a heartfelt tribute that highlights a bond spanning nearly four decades.

Keaton, an Academy Award winner, died on Saturday at age 79, marking the end of an era in which Meyers and Keaton helped shape a string of cherished films.

In an Instagram post published on Monday, Meyers shared how Keaton felt like family and explained that writing for her helped Meyers grow as a filmmaker, feeling secure in Keaton’s trust and taste.

The duo’s collaboration yielded favorites such as Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, and Something’s Gotta Give, with Meyers praising Keaton’s knack for balancing humor with emotional depth and elevating every scene.

On set, Keaton’s fearless presence shone through—Meyers recalls moments when the actress would pivot or spin to unlock the moment she needed. Meyers closed by calling Keaton born to be a movie star and by noting that her laugh brightened a room; she expressed gratitude for having known and worked with Keaton and pledged to miss her forever.

News of Keaton’s passing has been confirmed by People, with TMZ reporting that an ambulance arrived at her home earlier that morning. Keaton’s legacy includes winning the best actress Oscar for Annie Hall and multiple nominations, including for Something’s Gotta Give, cementing her status as a true cinema icon whose influence endures.

Read Meyers’s full tribute

The message also spoke to the deep understanding they shared, a bond that informed Meyers’s approach to storytelling and direction. The Instagram note appeared on Monday, inviting readers to reflect on a friendship that helped her stay true to her craft.