The film industry is mourning the loss of the iconic Diane Keaton, and Leonardo DiCaprio is among those celebrating her remarkable life and career. The two actors shared the screen in the 1996 drama ‘Marvin’s Room,’ a collaboration DiCaprio looks back on with great affection.
DiCaprio, a renowned Oscar winner, recently expressed his admiration for Keaton, calling her “brilliant, funny, and unapologetically herself.” He shared a throwback picture from their time on set, writing on Instagram that she was “a legend, an icon, and a truly kind human being.” He noted the honor of working with her at just 18 years old and expressed that she would be “deeply missed.”
The Jerry Zaks-directed ‘Marvin’s Room’ saw Keaton in the role of Bessie, the aunt of DiCaprio’s teenage character, Hank. The film’s star-studded cast also included celebrated actors like Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro.
Adding a charming anecdote, Keaton had previously mistaken Reese Witherspoon’s son, Deacon Phillippe, for a young Leonardo DiCaprio in a 2021 Instagram post about “Male beauty.” Keaton’s playful narration praised the individual’s looks, stating, “Talk about beauty, Leonardo DiCaprio. I knew him when he was a kid.” Witherspoon’s gentle correction led to a lighthearted exchange between the actresses, underscoring Keaton’s endearing personality.