Keanu Reeves Remembers Diane Keaton as a “Generous Artist” and “Very Special” Person

Hollywood continues to mourn the loss of Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress who passed away on October 11 at the age of 79. Among those paying tribute is her Something’s Gotta Give co-star Keanu Reeves, who remembered Keaton with heartfelt words at a New York screening of his new film, Good Fortune.

“Total pro,” Reeves told E! News on Monday. “She was very nice to me. Generous, generous artist and a very special, unique person.”

 Remembering Their Time Together

Reeves fondly reflected on their time filming the 2003 romantic comedy Something’s Gotta Give, where he played Dr. Julian Mercer, a charming young doctor who falls for Keaton’s character, Erica Barry, a successful playwright rediscovering love later in life.

“It was cool to be able to see her and Jack Nicholson together,” Reeves added. “Just with the history they shared and the way the fondness and love they had for each other. It’s really cool.”

The film, directed by Nancy Meyers, also starred Jack Nicholson, Amanda Peet, Frances McDormand, and Jon Favreau, and remains one of the most beloved romantic comedies of its era.

 Tributes from Friends and Colleagues

Director Nancy Meyers, who shared a decades-long friendship with Keaton, also honored her late friend with a moving Instagram post.

“These past 48 hours have not been easy,” Meyers wrote alongside a photo of Keaton. “Seeing all of your tributes to Diane has been a comfort. As a movie lover, I’m with you all – we have lost a giant. A brilliant actress who time and again laid herself bare to tell our stories.”

She continued:

“As a woman, I lost a friend of almost 40 years – at times over those years, she felt like a sister because we shared so many truly memorable experiences. As a filmmaker, I’ve lost a connection with an actress that one can only dream of.”

 “Unlike Anyone the Planet Has Ever Seen”

Another longtime collaborator, Woody Allen, shared his own tribute in The Free Press, writing:

“It’s grammatically incorrect to say ‘most unique,’ but all rules of grammar, and I guess anything else, are suspended when talking about Diane Keaton. Unlike anyone the planet has experienced or is unlikely to ever see again, her face and laugh illuminated any space she entered.”

 A Legacy That Lives On

From Annie Hall to The Godfather and Something’s Gotta Give, Diane Keaton’s warmth, wit, and authenticity touched generations of audiences — and inspired some of Hollywood’s brightest stars.

As Keanu Reeves so simply and perfectly put it:

“She was generous… and very special.”

Her presence will be missed, but her spirit — and her stories — will continue to shine on every screen she ever graced.