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Rachel McAdams Honors Diane Keaton at Walk of Fame, Reveals Mentor’s Quiet Self-Doubt

The tribute underscored Keaton’s influence on her craft, highlighting the persistence of self-doubt in acting.

Overview

  • At her Jan. 20 Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, Rachel McAdams paid tribute to Diane Keaton, calling her a mentor who "took me under her wing."
  • McAdams told Variety that Keaton once confided on The Family Stone set that acting "didn't come easily" to her, a revelation McAdams found surprising.
  • In her speech, McAdams credited Keaton with teaching her to give everything to each performance and to lead with generosity and love on set.
  • Keaton died on Oct. 11 at age 79, with her family later citing pneumonia as the cause, a loss colleagues continue to publicly mourn.
  • Reports of a Family Stone sequel remain in development discussions, with director Thomas Bezucha and cast members expressing interest while acknowledging the creative challenges without Keaton.