Long before romantic comedies found comfort in formulas, Diane Keaton was busy rewriting their language. With her witty charm, hesitant glances, and unapologetic quirks, she turned the Hollywood heroine inside out. From 'Sleeper' (1973) to 'Annie Hall' (1977), her women didn’t wait to be rescued — they stumbled, laughed, loved, and doubted, bringing realism and self-awareness to the screen’s most sentimental genre.
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As her career ripened, Keaton’s women evolved — from curious dreamers to mature romantics confronting love in its second act. In 'Something’s Gotta Give' (2003) and 'Morning Glory' (2010), she carried the same blend of humour and vulnerability, proving that desire and discovery don’t fade with age. Her characters made love stories less about perfection and more about beautifully flawed persistence.
New texture for romance
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