Leonardo DiCaprio Reminisces About His Time with Diane Keaton in Marvin’s Room

Leonardo DiCaprio; Diane Keaton.
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• Leonardo DiCaprio says he “lived” to make his co-star Diane Keaton laugh on the set of their 1996 film, Marvin’s Room
• Speaking to Time, DiCaprio said the late actress “made you feel like the funniest person in the world”
• Keaton played Bessie, the aunt of DiCaprio’s troubled teen character, Hank, in the Jerry Zaks-directed drama

Leonardo DiCaprio recently paid tribute to his late co-star Diane Keaton, recalling her ability to make people feel humorous during the production of their 1996 film, Marvin’s Room. In an interview with Time, where DiCaprio was named “Entertainer of the Year,” he described Keaton as someone who created an uplifting atmosphere on set.

“She had the most incredible laugh… It would echo through the entire set, and she made you feel like the funniest person in the world,” DiCaprio shared. He added, “I kind of lived to make her laugh every day on set, because it was so infectious. She was incredible.”

In Marvin’s Room, directed by Jerry Zaks, Keaton portrayed Bessie, the aunt of DiCaprio’s character, Hank. The film also featured an impressive ensemble cast, including renowned actors Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro.

Diane Keaton, Leonardo DiCaprio.

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DiCaprio was among numerous celebrities honoring Keaton following her passing on October 11, when she died in California at the age of 79. Known for her work in classics like Father of the Bride, First Wives Club, and Annie Hall, Keaton left a lasting legacy in Hollywood.

In an emotional social media post, DiCaprio shared a photo of himself alongside Keaton and wrote, “Diane Keaton was one of a kind. Brilliant, funny, and unapologetically herself. A legend, and icon, and a truly kind human being. I had the honor of working with her at 18. She will be deeply missed.”

Among others, Bette Midler, Keaton’s co-star from First Wives Club, also expressed her sadness. Midler described her late friend as “brilliant, beautiful, and extraordinary,” alongside a heartfelt photo of Keaton in her signature style.

“I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me,” Midler wrote. “She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile… What you saw was who she was … oh, la, lala!”