Los Angeles — Emotions ran high as laughter mixed with tears when Hollywood legend Steve Martin delivered a touching yet humorous tribute to his longtime friend and Father of the Bride co-star, Diane Keaton, during her heartfelt funeral service in Beverly Hills.

The private ceremony, held inside a small chapel adorned with white roses — Keaton’s favorite — gathered an impressive lineup of Hollywood’s finest, including Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Al Pacino, Anne Hathaway, and Bette Midler. Each came to honor a woman whose wit, warmth, and fearless authenticity helped reshape what it meant to be a leading lady in Hollywood.

Taking the podium, Martin opened his eulogy exactly as friends who’ve shared decades of laughter would — with a joke. “I tried wearing one of Diane’s hats today,” he said with a half-smile. “But let’s be honest — no one could ever wear a hat quite like Diane.” The crowd erupted in knowing laughter; her hats were as iconic as her performances.

Then, after a brief pause, his voice softened. “Diane was pure magic,” he said, emotion breaking through. “She didn’t just portray her characters — she lived them. Whether it was Annie Hall, Kay Corleone, or Nina Banks, a part of the real Diane always shone through. She turned vulnerability into courage and made humor feel like healing.”

Martin went on to share tender memories from their time filming Father of the Bride. “We’d be in the middle of a scene, trying to stay serious, and Diane would suddenly break into laughter — that big, infectious, unforgettable laugh. Within seconds, everyone on set was laughing too. She had that power — to turn any moment into joy.”

He also spoke of Keaton’s quiet strength behind the scenes, particularly her deep devotion to her children, Dexter and Duke. “She loved them with every fiber of her being,” he said. “Fame never mattered to Diane — family did.”

At one point, Martin looked toward Keaton’s children in the front row and said softly, “Your mother was one of the kindest, funniest, and most fearless people I have ever known. She didn’t just make the world brighter — she made it warmer.”

As he neared the end of his eulogy, Martin reflected on their friendship beyond the cameras. “We shared so many laughs, and sometimes tears too. But the thing about Diane was — she always found a reason to smile again. She believed in love, in hope, and in never taking yourself too seriously.”

Before stepping down, Martin ended with one last line that drew both laughter and applause: “If heaven has a wardrobe, I’m sure Diane’s already reorganized it — color-coded, of course, and with the perfect hat to match.”

The audience stood in silence for a moment, many wiping away tears. It was the perfect farewell — a blend of humor, heart, and humanity — just like Diane Keaton herself.