Diane Keaton: Revisiting a Style Icon’s Best Beauty Moments
Diane Keaton once described herself as “barely iconic.” But it was precisely this perspective that made it one in the first place.
Since Keaton’s death on October 11, there have been countless tributes to his life, work and unique personal style. The snapshots from Keaton’s early career match the aesthetic for which she was known and admired. And while the focus is usually on her fashion, her approach to beauty also reflects her powerful self-esteem.
When you imagine Diane Keaton over the years, a few iconic elements come to mind: loose blazers, pleated pants, statement hats. Gray hair, kissed with confidence. A toothy, squinting smile. A short manicure on lively hands. As she grew older in the public eye, Keaton’s sense of joy was unaffected by the standards and stereotypes imposed on women in Hollywood. She refused to be told she was “too old” for anything, but she also never tried to look younger.
Keaton’s beauty formula has always been relatively simple. The dark, tight eyeliner and a touch of bright lipstick she wore to promote Annie Hall And The godfather stayed with her for Something has to give And Book club. His skin seemed intact. And while there’s nothing wrong with using injectables and surgical procedures to mask the natural effects of aging, it’s arguably become an expectation for women in Keaton’s position. She became an exception by remaining loud with her facial expressions, without trying to hide the fact that she was getting older.
