The Life of 70s Film Icon Diane Keaton

Also in 1996, she becomes a mother by adopting her daughter, Dexter, at the age of 50. The decision marks a major personal shift after decades of living independently and focusing primarily on her career.

She later said, “I didn’t think I was ready before,” explaining that motherhood came at the right time in her life. Raising Dexter becomes a central part of her identity, introducing a new dimension that reshapes her priorities beyond film and creative work.