Rachel McAdams Honors Diane Keaton at 98th Oscars

At the 98th Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood on March 15, 2026, Canadian actress Rachel McAdams delivered an emotional tribute to the late Diane Keaton during the In Memoriam segment, honoring the Oscar-winning star's enduring legacy in film and her personal warmth.

McAdams, 47, took the stage at the Dolby Theatre to remember several industry figures who died in the past year, including Keaton and fellow Canadian Catherine O'Hara. She began by noting the profound losses in Hollywood, saying, "This year, we lost so many artists, including actresses whose talent and originality widened the world for all of us." McAdams highlighted O'Hara's comedic brilliance, adding that "she made us laugh until we cried." Turning to Keaton, with whom she co-starred as daughter and mother in the 2005 holiday film The Family Stone, McAdams grew visibly moved.

"For over 50 years, luminous on screen and indelible in life, believe me when I say, there isn't an actress of my generation who is not inspired by and enthralled with her absolute singularity," McAdams said. She described Keaton's multifaceted life, stating, "She wore so many hats, literally and figuratively: actress, artist, author,...