Diane Keaton: 10 Essential Movies

The original Mafia wife, the OG rom-com kook, the early-20th-century feminist author, the late-20th-century modern woman navigating both the tumultuous Me Decade and the you-can-have-it-all 1980s — these roles might have been memorable in the hands of numerous actors. Diane Keaton made them iconic. From her breakthrough part in The Godfather to her memorable turn as a playwright steering through treacherous romantic waters in Something’s Gotta Give, Keaton — who died yesterday at the age of 79 — never failed to add depth, humanity, and both strength and a sense of vulnerability to every character she played. Here are 10 of our favorite turns from the late, great actor.