Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals Diane Keaton’s Memories

Leonardo DiCaprio remembered the late actress with heartwarming memories from the filming of Marvin’s Room.

DiCaprio’s Heartwarming Memories

Leonardo DiCaprio can’t help but smile when he remembers the late Diane Keaton.

The 50-year-old actor recently spoke with Time magazine about his fond memories of working with the legendary actress on 1996’s “Marvin’s Room.” What stood out the most?

Her laughter—so loud it echoed off the walls and filled the entire set with joy. “She made you feel like the funniest person in the world,” Leonardo DiCaprio fondly recalled.

Making her laugh became his daily routine because her joy was so radiant.

A Relationship That Lasted Decades

DiCaprio was only 18 when they worked together—he played Keaton’s troubled teenager, Hank, in the Jerry Zaks drama, which also starred big names like Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro.

Now, three decades later, he’s grieving her death along with the rest of Hollywood.

When news of Keaton’s death broke on October 11 at the age of 79, Leo shared a throwback photo on Instagram Stories, calling her “one of a kind. Brilliant, funny, and unabashedly herself.”

You can feel the genuine loss in his simple tribute—a dove emoji that makes his farewell message special for the person who clearly gave so much meaning to his early career.

An Icon Remembered for Her Authenticity

What made Keaton so special wasn’t just her tremendous talent, but also her refreshing authenticity.

Known for her Oscar-winning performances in “Father of the Bride,” “First Wives Club,” and “Annie Hall,” Keaton created a legacy of characters that were as original as she was.

DiCaprio’s tribute reflects what fans loved about him—he never pretended to be anyone other than himself, on or off screen.

Hollywood’s collective grief for a true original

DiCaprio isn’t alone in mourning. Fellow stars have also paid tribute on social media, including Keaton’s “First Wives Club” co-star Bette Midler.

Midler’s Instagram post included a stunning black-and-white photo of Keaton in her signature suit look, calling her “brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary” and “totally original.”

The 79-year-old Broadway legend admitted she was “deeply saddened” that Keaton lacked the competitiveness you might expect from someone so talented.

As Midler aptly put it: “What you saw was exactly who she was… Oh, la, la!”