Sarah Paulson appeared Thursday night in Los Angeles for the premiere of Hulu’s new series, All’s Fair, but amid the glitz, a profound sadness lingered.
Joining her was a constellation of stars including Kim Kardashian, Glenn Close, Teyana Taylor, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Naomi Watts at the glittering event. However, Paulson’s heart was heavy with the recent loss of her close friend, the beloved actress Diane Keaton, who passed away at age 79 from pneumonia.
Unforgettable Bond
Braving the press, Paulson reflected on her special relationship with Keaton, which began when they met on the set of the 1999 drama, The Other Sister, directed by Garry Marshall. Keaton played the mother of Paulson’s character, sparking a friendship that endured over two decades.
“I was incredibly close to her and this is a profoundly sad time for me,”
Sarah Paulson, via The Hollywood Reporter
She chose to keep treasured memories private but shared,
“I can’t talk about it in any way that’s articulate other than to say that for all you knew and loved about her as a performer, she was even more as a friend.”
Heartfelt Tributes
During an Access Hollywood interview with Scott Evans, emotions surfaced. “I was the luckiest person in the world to have had her in my life the way that I did,” Paulson expressed tearfully.
InStyle’s viral video further captured Paulson’s admiration for Keaton during Chanel’s Through Her Lens Luncheon in New York, where she recounted their meeting on the Marshall film, which also featured Juliette Lewis, Tom Skerritt, and Giovanni Ribisi.
“She was the most generous, just playful, fun, alive performer and really taught me the power of beats in a scene. And I was so scared, and she really took me under her wing and we’ve been really good friends ever since,” Paulson recalled.
A Community Remembers
Heartfelt tributes have poured in from fellow Hollywood icons. Keanu Reeves highlighted Keaton’s unique artistry, calling her “very unique and just a wonderful artist” in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Richard Gere, speaking to the Today show, praised her as “completely original.”
Al Pacino expressed his sorrow and shared memories exclusively with Deadline.
“When I first heard the news, I was shaken. Diane was my partner, my friend, someone who brought me happiness and on more than one occasion influenced the direction of my life. Though over thirty years has past since we were together, the memories remain vivid, and with her passing, they have returned with a force that is both painful and moving,” he revealed.
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