Sarah Paulson attended the premiere of Hulu’s new series ‘All’s Fair’ while grappling with the heartache of losing her cherished friend, Diane Keaton.
The premiere in Los Angeles brought together an ensemble of stars including Kim Kardashian, Glenn Close, Teyana Taylor, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Naomi Watts. Yet, for Paulson, the night carried emotional weight due to the passing of Keaton, who died from pneumonia at 79.
Unbreakable Bond
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Paulson reflected on her two-decade friendship with Keaton, which began when they met on the set of the 1999 drama The Other Sister. Paulson said, \\”I was incredibly close to her and this is a profoundly sad time for me.\\” Struggling to articulate her feelings, she emphasized, \\”for all you knew and loved about her as a performer, she was even more as a friend.\\”
Memories and Tributes
In a tearful conversation with Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans, Paulson expressed her gratitude: \\”I was the luckiest person in the world to have had her in my life the way that I did.\\”
A viral clip from InStyle captured Paulson at Chanel’s Through Her Lens Luncheon, fondly recalling Keaton’s influence: \\”It was a really thrilling experience, and she was the most generous, just playful, fun, alive performer… she really took me under her wing and we’ve been really good friends ever since.\\” Paulson celebrated Keaton as a filmmaker, fashion icon, and iconoclast, cherishing the legacy of their friendship.
A Legacy Remembered
Tributes for Keaton have been pouring in since her passing. Keanu Reeves described her as \\”very unique and just a wonderful artist\\” in a chat with The Hollywood Reporter. Richard Gere praised her originality on the Today show, and Al Pacino shared poignant memories with Deadline. \\”When I first heard the news, I was shaken,\\” Pacino said, recalling Keaton as a partner and friend whose influence was lasting. \\”Though over thirty years have passed since we were together, the memories remain vivid,\\” he added.
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