Diane Keaton's daughter Dexter is opening up about the heartbreaking reality of celebrating her first Mother's Day without the legendary Hollywood actress - and fans across social media are rallying around her with an outpouring of love and support.
In an emotional Instagram tribute shared on Mother's Day, Dexter Keaton posted a series of touching throwback photos alongside her late mother, including childhood beach memories, intimate family moments, and scenes from her 2021 wedding day.
"First Mother's Day without you," Dexter wrote. "I miss you more than words can say. Missing her voice, her hugs, her presence, and everything that made her home."
The deeply personal tribute quickly drew emotional responses from fans, many of whom flooded the comments section with prayers, encouragement, and memories of the beloved actress. One supporter wrote, "The entire world misses your beautiful, special Mom," while others praised the touching bond the pair shared.
Keaton's post comes seven months after the death of the Oscar-winning actress, who passed away in October 2025 at the age of 79 following complications from pneumonia.
Known worldwide for iconic films including Annie Hall, The First Wives Club, and Father of the Bride, Keaton was also widely admired for her fiercely independent spirit and devotion to motherhood. Though she never married, she adopted daughter Dexter in 1996 and son Duke in 2001, raising both children as a single mother in her 50s.
In previous interviews, Keaton described motherhood as the most humbling and transformative experience of her life.
Earlier this year, Dexter and her brother Duke also honored their late mother on what would have been her 80th birthday by getting matching tattoos inspired by lines from Annie Hall - another emotional tribute to the actress's enduring legacy.
Even months after her passing, Diane Keaton's impact on Hollywood, fashion, and generations of movie fans continues to resonate - but for Dexter, Mother's Day served as a deeply personal reminder of the loss behind the legacy.
