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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Diane Keaton, an American <a href="/biography/diane-keaton">film actress</a>, screenwriter, producer, photographer, and singer, was born on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. Her father, John Newton Ignatius Hall, was a civil engineer, and her mother, Dorothy Deanne Hall, was a homemaker. Keaton graduated from Santa Ana High School in 1963. While in high school, she joined the school's acting clubs and participated in several theatrical productions, including a performance of <i>A Streetcar Named Desire</i>, marking her first significant experience in acting.</p>

<h2>Acting Training and Early Career</h2>
<p>Following high school, Keaton briefly attended both Santa Ana College and Orange Coast College but chose not to complete her studies. Instead, she moved to Manhattan to pursue a career in acting. To avoid confusion with another actress named <a href="/biography/diane-keaton">Diane Hall</a>, she adopted her mother’s maiden name, becoming Diane Keaton. In New York, she studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, known for its intensive training in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanford_Meisner">Meisner</a> technique.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough Roles and Rise to Fame</h2>
<p>Keaton's first notable professional role came in 1968 when she appeared in the original Broadway production of <i>Hair</i>. Although the production required nudity, she declined that portion of the role, yet still gained attention for her performance. Her stage work led to a collaboration with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Allen">Woody Allen</a>, who cast her in his Broadway play <i>Play It Again, Sam</i>. For this role, she received a Tony Award nomination. That same year, she made her film debut in the comedy <i>Lovers and Other Strangers</i> (1970).</p>

<h2>The Godfather and Film Success</h2>
<p>Keaton's career gained major momentum when she was cast as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Adams-Corleone">Kay Adams</a>, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Adams-Corleone">wife</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Corleone">Michael Corleone</a>, in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Ford_Coppola">Francis Ford Coppola</a>’s iconic film <i>The Godfather</i> (1972). The film's success elevated her status in Hollywood and led to a steady stream of significant roles. She went on to appear in a wide range of films, including <i>Sleeper</i> (1973), <i>The Godfather Part II</i> (1974), <i>Love and Death</i> (1975), <i>Harry and Walter Go to New York</i> (1976), <i>Looking for Mr. Goodbar</i> (1977), <i>Interiors</i> (1978), <i>Manhattan</i> (1979), and <i>The Godfather Part III</i> (1990). Over her extensive career, she has starred in nearly 50 films and has made appearances in over 15 television shows and series.</p>

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<h2>Awards and Achievements</h2>
<p>Keaton's contributions to film have been widely recognized. She has received six Golden Globe nominations, winning twice, and has been nominated for or won over 40 other major awards throughout her career. Known for her unique screen presence and versatility, Diane Keaton remains an influential figure in American cinema. According to publicly available sources, her estimated net worth is approximately $32 million.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>
<p>Throughout her life, Diane Keaton has been known for her high-profile relationships. She had a romantic relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Allen">Woody Allen</a>, though the relationship eventually evolved into a lasting friendship. She later dated <a href="/biography/warren-beatty">Warren Beatty</a>, whom she starred alongside in the film <i>Reds</i> (1981). Their relationship gained significant media attention. Following that, Keaton was involved with <a href="/biography/al-pacino">Al Pacino</a> during the filming of <i>The Godfather</i> trilogy, though the relationship was also relatively brief.</p>

<h2>Motherhood and Private Life</h2>
<p>In 1996, at the age of 50, Keaton adopted her first child, a daughter named Dexter. Five years later, she adopted a son named Duke. Despite various high-profile relationships, Diane Keaton has never married. Today, she continues to maintain a successful career in the arts while focusing on raising her two children.</p>

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