The news of legendary actress Diane Keaton’s death at age 79 on October 11, 2025, came as a shock to fans and many of her co-stars, including “Nashville 9-1-1” star and Hallmark actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
Williams-Paisley famously played Keaton and Steve Martin’s daughter in 1991’s “Father of the Bride” and the 1995 sequel. The cast also reunited virtually during the pandemic for a 2020 short film called “Father of the Bride III (ish).”
In a touching tribute to Keaton on social media, Williams-Paisley wrote, “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. 🙏🏻🕊️💔❤️❤️❤️”
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Shares Photos From ‘Father of the Bride’
In her post, Williams-Paisley shared two photos of herself in scenes with Keaton. She shared two photos in her Instagram Stories from a scene in which her character was in a hospital bed, awaiting the birth of her first child.
“We just lost one of the greats 💔💔💔,” the actress wrote over one of the photos.
Over a similar sepia-toned photo, with Keaton smiling at the camera, Williams-Paisley shared, “This picture has been up in my office for over 25 years ❤️”
Other Members of ‘Father of the Bride’ Cast Pay Tribute to Diane Keaton
Martin, meanwhile, shared a screenshot from Interview mag that revealed when fellow “Father of the Bridge” star Martin Short once asked Keaton whether he or Steve Martin was “sexier,” she hilariously replied, “I mean, you’re both idiots.”
In the caption, Martin wrote, “Don’t know who first posted this, but it sums up our delightful relationship with Diane.”
Williams-Paisley’s comment, which drew over 700 likes, said, “I can absolutely hear her saying that. 😂”
George Newbern, who played Williams-Paisley’s fiance and husband in the movies, also posted in tribute to Keaton, “Diane Keaton was a brilliant light in every project and in every way. She was elegant, charming, witty and searingly funny. I was so so lucky to have spent time with her during the Father of the Bride films. She had a powerful ease about her. And had the ability to make a person feel like they were the only one in the room. She will be dearly missed. To my eye she was an absolute Artist. Unfailingly interesting and interested in all things Beautiful. Rest in peace sweet Diane 💔❤️💔❤️”
‘Father of the Bride’ Fans Express Their Sadness Over Diane Keaton’s Passing
Fans and famous friends flooded Williams-Paisley’s post, recalling their iconic movies together and distraught over Keaton’s death.
“This breaks my heart,” one fan wrote. “The movie my parents and I have watched the most together. Now my mama can tell her the stories we had together. 🙏🏻”
“I’m crushed learning that she passed,” another commented. “It feels wrong. She was such an amazing actress and Father of the Bride and part 2 will always be some of my favorite roles for her. You also were just spectacular in both films. 😢”
Someone else shared, “Was thinking of you when I heard😢 she will always be truly iconic❤️”
Williams-Paisley’s “Nashville 9-1-1” co-star and fellow Hallmark alum LeAnn Rimes wrote, “So, so sad! she was and will always be, BRILLIANT and one of a kind ❤️”
