Mandy Moore, Olivia Wilde, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley Share Emotional Tributes to Diane Keaton, Remembering Her Humor, Heart, and “Immaculate Energy”
Hollywood continues to mourn the loss of Diane Keaton, a woman whose grace, humor, and unmatched warmth shaped generations of filmgoers — and countless actors who had the privilege of calling her “Mom” on screen. Among those paying tribute to the Oscar-winning icon are three actresses who each shared deep, personal memories of what it was like to work alongside her: Mandy Moore, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Olivia Wilde.
Each of them had their own version of Diane — the mother figure, the mentor, the friend who made long nights on set feel like laughter-filled family dinners. Their tributes, shared in the wake of her passing, reveal just how profoundly she impacted the people around her, both professionally and personally.
Olivia Wilde, who starred with Keaton in the 2016 ensemble film Love the Coopers, recalled her time on set with a mix of gratitude and heartbreak. “I couldn’t believe I got to call her Mom,” Wilde shared. “She laughed through night shoots, kept us roaring with laughter constantly actually, and talked to us for hours about love. I hate that she’s gone, but I love that she was here, and for a brief moment, I got to bask in her immaculate energy.” Her words captured the magic Keaton carried — a woman who made everyone around her feel seen, inspired, and loved.
For Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who starred alongside Keaton in Father of the Bride and its sequel, the memories go back decades. “She was a mom to so many of us,” she said lovingly. “Diane, working with you will always be one of the highlights of my 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.” Those films became timeless in part because of their chemistry — Keaton’s easy warmth made her feel like everyone’s mother, both on and off the screen.
Mandy Moore, who played Keaton’s daughter in Because I Said So, remembered the actress as one of her personal heroes. “They say don’t meet your heroes, but I got to work with one of mine and even call her ‘mom’ for a few months,” she wrote. “An honor of a lifetime. What an incandescent human Di is and was.” Moore’s tribute reflected the same awe shared by generations of actors who grew up watching Keaton redefine what it meant to be a leading lady — witty, vulnerable, strong, and deeply real.
The three tributes together paint a portrait of a woman who wasn’t just a Hollywood legend, but a force of light. For decades, Diane Keaton brought authenticity to every role she played, often grounding her performances in humor and humanity. Off camera, her co-stars say, she was just as magnetic — curious, nurturing, and endlessly funny.
As the film world continues to reflect on her passing, there’s a shared theme in every story: Diane Keaton made people feel like family. Whether it was laughing on set until sunrise or offering heartfelt advice between takes, she carried herself with a rare sincerity that transcended fame.
Olivia Wilde, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Mandy Moore may have played her daughters in fiction, but in their memories, that connection was as real as it gets. “She was love in motion,” one crew member once said about Keaton — and now, through the words of those who knew her best, that love lives on.
