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Diane Keaton's Mentorship Guided Young Costar Through Anxiety and Dreams
24 Oct
Summary
- Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley recalls working with Diane Keaton on Father of the Bride films
- Keaton provided emotional support and guidance to the young actress during her first major role
- Keaton and Williams-Paisley bonded over shared experiences and Keaton's "lived experience" with anxiety
In a recent interview, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley fondly recalled her experience working with the late Diane Keaton on the Father of the Bride films. Williams-Paisley, who played the daughter Annie in the 1991 and 1995 movies, described Keaton as one of her "idols" who "more than lived up to it."
The two actresses developed a close bond during the filming process. Williams-Paisley, who was just 19 years old during the first movie, said she had a lot of anxiety that Keaton helped her through as a "mother figure" and "kind listening ear." Keaton shared her own "lived experience" with anxiety, providing comfort and support to the young actress.
The two also bonded over their shared experiences with vivid dreams and nightmares, which Williams-Paisley said she used to work through her on-set anxiety. Keaton would analyze these dreams with her, offering wisdom and guidance.
Beyond their on-screen chemistry, Williams-Paisley cherishes the personal keepsakes she took from the set, including a lapel pin gifted by Keaton and one of the basketballs used in a memorable scene. The cast reunited in 2020 for a third Father of the Bride installment, but Williams-Paisley will always remember the special bond she formed with Keaton during those early films.
