Diane Keaton’s lesser-known career is making a posthumous resurgence

While late Diane Keaton Known for her many iconic roles, the famous actress has found other, lesser-known ways to express her creativity.

In addition to acting, Keaton – who He died on Saturday, October 11aged 79 – He was also a director, sitting behind the camera for music videos, films and TV shows

the Family stone A famous star who – perhaps surprisingly – even played the title role Justin Bieber Music video for his 2021 hit song “Ghost”.

“Somehow I was a part of that song and they asked me to be a part of singing that song with them on the beach,” Keaton recalled of her time working with the pop star in a video she reshared. Access Hollywood Via Instagram Shortly after her death. “And it was a lot, and it was very cool. And he was a gentleman. He’s a great guy and very talented and I love that song.”

(Three years later, Keaton took her own stab at music when she released the Christmas single “First Christmas.”)

the Something has to give The star also directed an episode of Twin Peaks In 1991 and an episode of the series in 1990 China Beach.

Keaton has not spoken about her directing career frequently, but in an April 2023 interview with Hollywood Reporter She explained that directing was more difficult than she expected.

She explained: “I thought I could do it, but actually, it was difficult. I don’t mean (people) were cruel or anyone, it was just me. Sometimes it was a little easier, and other times I would get anxious.” “You have to be really interested and really smart about what you delve into in the subject that is presented to you. I get that more as an actress — or type of actor or whatever I am — just by being one of the characters.”

Keaton also directed two music videos for Belinda Carlisle’s popular songs “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” and “I’ve Weakened”. (The latter was Carlisle’s second release following the success of the first, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1988.)

Carlisle, 44, wrote, “I can’t 💔💔💔 She was a great talent and a big part of my career.” Via Instagram Saturday in honor of Keaton. “She directed two of my videos – Heaven is a Place on Earth and the video for I Get Weak. She was sweet and eccentric and I was lucky to know her. This is a huge loss… 💔💔💔 Rest in peace Diane, you will be missed….”

Keaton also directed a young man Reese Witherspoon In 1991 it was made for the TV movie Wildflower. Witherspoon, 49, played Ellie, a sister William McNamara Sammy Perkins and his daughter Patricia Arquette‘s Alice.

Witherspoon remembers the test For the role with Keaton while speaking to a crowd on Saturday shortly after news of Keaton’s death broke.

“I’m crying, but I don’t know if you guys heard that Diane Keaton passed away today,” Witherspoon began in a video shared via Instagram. “Diane was really important. She was one of my first mentors in this business. I was 15 years old and I was from Nashville, Tennessee, and I didn’t know anyone so I walked in. It was my second, probably third audition for a movie ever.”

Witherspoon continued, “I came in with a big country accent and I was playing this little Southern girl and she said, ‘Who are you?’ I said: I’m Reese Witherspoon, I’m from Nashville, Tennessee. She said: Are you making that up? That accent you do? I said: No ma’am, I’m from Nashville, Tennessee. And I’m here and I would love to be in your movie. And she said, ‘Well, you’re appointed today, tomorrow, and the next day.’ “I don’t know who you are, but I’m so happy to have you.”

Witherspoon went on to describe the late actress as “brilliant and indelible,” adding that she was a “truly” original person.

“For Diane, watch one of her movies and put on a cool, interesting, black-and-white outfit, take a great photo and live your dream, just be your unique, interesting self,” she added. “I think Diane would be really happy.”