Goldie Hawn gets emotional while paying tribute to her late "First Wives Club" costar Diane Keaton: 'She was like a force of nature'

Goldie Hawn expressed profound sorrow following the passing of her longtime friend and colleague, Diane Keaton. Both actresses began their careers in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and they famously appeared together in the 1996 hit film First Wives Club. Beyond their work on screen, Hawn revealed that they were also neighbors, making Keaton's death on October 11 even more shocking for her.

Speaking at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment event, Hawn recalled, tearfully, their close connection: "Diane lived right below me. My house was higher up, and I went down, and I said, you know, we can talk to each other. We would laugh, because we were so close, and literally, I said, 'Let me get a megaphone.'" She described the comfort of knowing Keaton, renowned for films such as Annie Hall, Father of the Bride, Baby Boom, and Something's Gotta Give, was just nearby.

Hawn shared that she learned of Keaton's death while tending to her rose garden. "I just looked down at her house and thought, 'She can't be gone. She just cannot be gone.' No one like that should ever die. She brought so much joy, so much life, so much exuberance. She was like lightning in a bottle. There wasn't anything she couldn't do. She was just an extraordinary human being," Hawn said.

Hours after Keaton passed away, Hawn took to social media to honor her friend, writing, "We agreed to grow old together, and one day, maybe live together with all our girlfriends. Well, we never got to live together, but we did grow older together. Who knows... maybe in the next life. Shine your fairy dust up there, girlfriend. Im going to miss the hell out of you."

Bette Midler, who also starred in First Wives Club, reflected on Keatons unique spirit, calling her "hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was."

Reflections on Diane Keaton's Legacy

The passing of Diane Keaton marks the end of an era for many who knew her personally and professionally. As Goldie Hawn so poignantly shared, the loss is not just the passing of a colleague, but the departure of a friend and neighbor. Their bond went beyond their iconic roles in films such as *First Wives Club*, extending into their personal lives where they were close in proximity and spirit.

Hawn's emotional tribute underscores the extraordinary nature of Keaton, both as a performer and a person. Keaton, who made an indelible mark on the film industry with roles in *Annie Hall* and *Father of the Bride*, was remembered not only for her acting chops but for her unique personality. Hawn's reflection on their shared experiences, including the humorous and intimate moments between neighbors, paints a vivid picture of a woman who was as vibrant off-screen as she was on it.

Keaton’s death at the age of 78 is a stark reminder of the fleeting nature of life, especially when it takes away individuals who bring so much light and joy to the world. In a tribute posted on social media, Hawn expressed both the deep pain of her loss and the hope of reuniting in the next life. Hawn's words resonated deeply, as she reminisced about their shared dream of growing old together, a dream now unfulfilled but cherished.

As the entertainment world and those who loved Keaton continue to mourn, it is clear that her legacy will live on through the many roles she brought to life, the countless lives she touched, and the joy she spread. The loss is profound, but her impact is eternal.

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• Goldie Hawn breaks into tears honoring late “First Wives Club” costar Diane Keaton: 'She was like lightning in a bottle'