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Kimberly Williams-Paisley Honors Late Diane Keaton with Auction Finds and a Bald Eagle Encounter
8/9/2026, 12:35:23 PM
Tribute Details and Unusual Eagle Visit
On August 7, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley posted on Instagram that she had purchased a hat and gloves from a recent Diane Keaton auction. While she and friends were unpacking the items to photograph them, a “gorgeous, gigantic bald eagle” landed briefly in a nearby tree before flying away. Williams-Paisley described the moment as “so rare” and felt it signaled Keaton’s presence. She noted the hat bears the phrase “NO MORE WAR” with a skull and crossbones, adding that she would “pass along her message.” The post was framed as “part one of two” in a tribute to the late actress.
Background: Keaton and Williams-Paisley’s On-Screen Relationship
Williams-Paisley and Keaton co-starred in the 1991 comedy *Father of the Bride* and its 1995 sequel *Father of the Bride Part II* (re-aired in a 2012 photo with Jay Leno). Keaton, who died in October 2025 at age 79, played Nina Banks, the mother of Williams-Paisley’s character Annie Banks. The cause of death was later identified as primary bacterial pneumonia. Their professional bond extended beyond the films; Williams-Paisley has spoken publicly about Keaton’s mentorship during the productions.
Official Statements & Responses
She also highlighted the anti-war message on the hat, stating she would share it with her followers. In a May 1, 2026 appearance at the TCM Classic Film Festival, Williams-Paisley discussed the tribute while promoting the films’ legacy.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Recently I bought this hat and gloves from the Diane Keaton auction. I’m so happy to have some of her iconic style with me,” — Kimberly Williams-Paisley
- “The hat says, 'NO MORE WAR,' and she’d added a skull and crossbones,” — Kimberly Williams-Paisley
- “I remember I had a lot of anxiety during those two movies. I mean, I was 19 on the first one. It was the first major role I had, and Diane was like a mother figure to me who was very safe,” — Kimberly Williams-Paisley
- “She was just so generous and so funny and wise, just wonderful, and especially on the second film, I felt like we really bonded and, you know, just laughed,” — Kimberly Williams-Paisley
What’s Next
Williams-Paisley indicated that a second part of the tribute is forthcoming, though no specific date has been announced. The ongoing remembrance underscores the lasting impact of Keaton’s style and mentorship on her former co-star.
