Diane Keaton is an American actress and singer born on January 5, 1946 in Los Angeles, California. She began her career in the theater in New York, and made her mark in the original production of the musical Hair in 1968, where she sang songs and participated fully in the play's rebellious spirit. Her talent and stage presence opened the door to the cinema, where she quickly became a household name. Keaton's first major film success was Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972), a role that brought her international recognition. She continued to enjoy success, notably in romantic comedies and dramatic films thanks to her collaboration with Woody Allen. She starred in several of his iconic films, including Annie Hall (1977), for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress, and Manhattan (1979). Their artistic partnership helped shape her image as an independent, intellectual and original woman, while at the same time imposing her bold, androgynous style on the fashion world. In 1981, she also appeared in the film Reds. She was also an author and photographer, publishing several books. In 2024, she recorded the single "First Christmas". On October 11, 2025, Diane Keaton died of pneumonia at the age of 79.