Sarah Paulson Shares Funny Texts from Her Dear Friend Diane Keaton

Sarah Paulson (left); Diane Keaton (right).

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• Sarah Paulson and Goldie Hawn honored their late friend Diane Keaton at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment gala on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
• During the event, Paulson shared several humorous text messages from Keaton, including ones in which she referred to her as a “moron” and “a numbskull.”
• Keaton passed away on Oct. 11 at the age of 79.

Sarah Paulson reflected on her friendship with the late Diane Keaton during a heartfelt tribute at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment gala in Los Angeles on December 3. Joined by Goldie Hawn, Paulson took the stage to honor Keaton, who died on October 11 due to a bacterial pneumonia infection. Keaton was 79 years old at the time of her passing.

“I want to tell you how much crummier the world is without you in it,” Paulson expressed, sharing an email she wished she could send to her late friend. “I want to tell you how the world lost its mind with grief the day you died.”

Paulson also delighted attendees with some of Keaton’s humorous texts. One message read, “Moron, what is your address?” while another noted, “We are so fortunate. Do you love being an actress? I don’t.”

Sarah Paulson at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Gala on Dec. 3.

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Several messages Paulson received from Keaton humorously complained about her full voicemail box. One particularly pointed text stated, “As usual, your voicemail is full. What makes you so f—— popular?”

Keaton also referenced Paulson’s partner, Holland Taylor, stating, “You are impossible to contact. I’m going to talk to Holland about you. First of all, you remain unreachable by phone. What the f— are you doing? One of your very few old friends.”

Diane Keaton in October 2014.

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In another message, Keaton commended Taylor as “full of energy,” calling her “a force, totally charming, unique,” while affectionately teasing Paulson as “a numbskull” who had “so much potential.”

During the gala, Hawn shared her own sentiments, remembering Keaton as a vibrant presence. “She just cannot be gone. No one like that should ever die. She just brought so much joy, so much life, so much exuberance. She was like lightning in a bottle,” Hawn expressed, visibly emotional.

Sarah Paulson at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Gala on Dec. 3.

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Diane Keaton is survived by her two children, daughter Dexter and son Duke. The Keaton family expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support and love they received following her passing, stating, “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane.”