How did Diane Keaton mentor Kimberly Williams-Paisley on the Father of the Bride set?

Diane Keaton acted as a "mother figure" to the young Kimberly Williams-Paisley, providing emotional support and guidance to help her navigate the anxiety of her first major role. Keaton shared her own "lived experience" with anxiety and would analyze Williams-Paisley's dreams with her.

What special keepsakes did Kimberly Williams-Paisley take from the Father of the Bride set?

Williams-Paisley kept a lapel pin that Diane Keaton had given her, as well as one of the basketballs used in a memorable scene from the film.

When did the cast of Father of the Bride reunite?

The cast, including Diane Keaton, Steve Martin, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, reunited in 2020 for a third installment of the Father of the Bride franchise.

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Diane Keaton's Mentorship Guided Young Costar Through Anxiety and Dreams

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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

Diane Keaton's Mentorship Guided Young Costar Through Anxiety and Dreams

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.