Diane Keaton’s Daughter Shares What She Misses Most About Late Actress

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Diane Keaton’s daughter is reflecting on the best parts about her mom. 

More than six months after her mother, Diane, passed away, Dexter Keaton White, whom Diane adopted in 1996, shared a heartfelt Mother’s Day post about what she misses most.

It just hit me so hard – Mother’s Day without her. I saw Dexter’s post from May 10th, and honestly, it broke me all over again. He said he misses her more than words can even describe, and I feel that so deeply. He’s right, it’s not just one thing…it’s her voice, those amazing hugs, just having her around, everything that made a house feel like home. It’s just…everything.

Dexter shared a slideshow of heartwarming photos with his mom, and wrote, “I love you mom.”

Dexter, who married Jordan White in 2021, then shared the post on her Instagram Story, adding another thing she particularly loves about the actress from Book Club.

“I miss smiling with you,” she wrote. “I just miss you mom.”

Dexter recently shared a heartfelt message, coming about six months after her mother, Diane, passed away at the age of 79 from pneumonia. Since then, Dexter and her brother, Duke—who Diane adopted in 2001—have shared that they each got a tattoo as a tribute to her.

On January 5th, Dexter publicly thanked the tattoo artist for creating a permanent tribute to his mother.

Dexter shared a photo showing off her new tattoo, which is a reference to Diane Keaton’s character, “La Di Da,” in the movie Annie Hall.

Meanwhile, Duke also referenced the film with his tattoo that reads, “Weird old world.”

Over the years, Diane, who became a mom in her 50s, was open about her love for single motherhood.  

Diane told Ladies’ Home Journal in 2008 that becoming a mother wasn’t something she had to do. It was something she’d considered for years, and eventually, she decided to go for it.

Diane said that while she’d always envisioned having a committed, meaningful relationship before becoming a mother, adopting her child was the most fulfilling thing she’s ever done.

She told Entertainment Tonight in 2007 that it completely transformed her outlook. ‘It gives your life meaning,’ she explained.

For more stars who shared sweet posts for Mother’s Day, keep reading… 

The Mad Max actress celeberated being a mom to her daughters Jackson and August. 

She shared on Instagram, calling it ‘the greatest honor of my life,’ and wished a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, grandmothers, and godmothers.

The model shared a carousel of images with her kids, including a snap of the cards they gave her.

She shared on Instagram that being a mom is the most fulfilling part of her life. She expressed deep gratitude for the chance to learn and grow alongside her children each day. She wished a Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, and especially thanked her own mother for her constant inspiration and support.

The beauty entrepreneur was surprised with decorations and balloons from her children, 8-year-old Stormi and 4-year-old Aire, whom she co-parents with Travis Scott.

The Star Wars actress posted a heartfelt message remembering her mother, Carrie Fisher, and also shared loving thoughts about her own children.

She shared on Instagram that this Mother’s Day was the first time she’d felt more joy than sadness since her mother passed away. She explained that her children, who are three and five years old, are now old enough to get incredibly excited about all holidays.

Losing my mom when I was young completely changed how I see life. It made me truly appreciate every happy moment, and realize that none of that joy would be possible without her. While it’s been incredibly difficult, I believe losing her at that time shaped me into who I am today. I miss her daily, but I feel her presence in the beautiful life I’ve built with my husband and children.

The actress celebrated being a mom to daughter Tove, with husband Charlie McDowell. 

She wrote on Instagram, ‘Being your mom brings me so much joy.’ She also sent love to all mothers and mother figures, and acknowledged those who are grieving or struggling with motherhood. She ended by saying that everyone is a superhero in her eyes, no matter how they’re experiencing the day.

Kim Kardashian posted a sweet video dedicated to her four children with Kanye West: North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7.

She captioned the post, “My babies!!! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom.

Justin Timberlake honored his wife, and all the mothers who inspire him, with a Mother’s Day post on Instagram. He shares two sons with his wife: 11-year-old Silas and 5-year-old Phineas, and wrote, “The greatest women I know. Happy Mother’s Day.”

Khloé Kardashian’s Mother’s Day began with a heartwarming surprise from her children, True, 8, and Tatum, 3, who she shares with her ex, Tristan Thompson.

Tom Brady shared a special tribute to Bridget Moynahan, the mother to his 18-year-old son Jack. 

The former NFL star also praised his ex-wife, with whom he shares kids Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13.

Kris Jenner posted a heartfelt message honoring both her mother, Mary Jo Campbell, and her children.

She shared that being a mother and grandmother is the most fulfilling part of her life, bringing her immense joy, love, and a sense of purpose. She expressed deep gratitude for her own mother, who instilled in her the values of unconditional love, resilience, and family devotion. She also shared how incredibly proud she is of the wonderful women and mothers her daughters have become.

The Baby Driver star paid tribute to his partner, Miona, with whom he welcomed a baby.  

He captioned his post, “Happy Mother’s Day, my Miona.”

The Hunger Games alum shared a sweet shoutout to his wife Lauren Ludwig, with whom he shares two kids. 

Savannah Guthrie’s husband posted a touching photo of the Today show host embracing their two children, 11-year-old Vale and 9-year-old Charley.

“To the strongest person I know,” Michael wrote, praising Savannah’s strength amid her mom Nancy Guthrie‘s disappearance. “Surrounding you with love on Mother’s Day.

 

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2026-05-11 16:48