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EXCLUSIVE: Diane Keaton 'Always Had Woody Allen's Back' Until Her Death at 79 — Despite Sexual Assault Allegations Against Disgraced Director

Annie Hall star Diane Keaton went to her grave privately defending former costar and ex-lover Woody Allen against damning allegations he was a disgusting sex creep, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

"Folks told Diane to just leave it alone, don't stick your nose into this ugliness," a friend said. "She took his denials at face value, and she didn't give a damn about any blowback she would get."

The Godfather actress, who died suddenly at age 79 on October 11 after reports circulated she was privately struggling with her health, was notorious Allen's partner on screen and off since the 1970s.

While their romance didn't last – they broke up in 1972 – their creative partnership endured with her starring in eight of his flicks, including her Academy Award-winning turn in the 1977 comedy-drama film Annie Hall, which cemented her status as a movie star and offbeat fashion icon.

Diane Keaton's Final Secret: Star 'Went To Her Grave' Defending Woody Allen

Trigger Warning: This article discusses sexual abuse allegations and associated controversy.

The death of Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton at age 79 has stirred powerful emotions across Hollywood, but one complex detail has amplified the public's reflection: her unwavering, lifelong loyalty to controversial director Woody Allen. Keaton, who passed away suddenly on October 11, 2025, is now reported to have privately defended the disgraced filmmaker right up until her final days, providing a stunning final context to one of cinema's most successful yet difficult partnerships.

The news, initially confirmed by her publisher, Rizzoli, spurred widespread tributes acknowledging her iconic roles in films like The Godfather and Reds. Yet, it is the newly resurfaced confirmation of her steadfast loyalty to Allen that commands equal attention, adding a deeply complicated layer to her legacy. Following her death, sources indicated that Allen was 'extremely distraught' and 'upset', an emotional reaction that underscored a bond that spanned nearly six decades.

Diane Keaton's Shocking Loyalty to Woody Allen Revealed Despite Sexual Allegation — Even in Her Final Days at 79

Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton stood by filmmaker Woody Allen until her death at the age of 79. Decades of sexual assault allegations and intense public scrutiny did nothing to deter her loyalty to the director.

According to RadarOnline, a close friend described Keaton's unwavering stance. "Folks told Diane just to leave it alone, don't stick your nose into this ugliness," the friend said. "She took his denials at face value, and she didn't give a damn about any blowback she would get."

RadarOnline reports that Keaton, who is most famously known for her title role in Annie Hall (1977), had a personal and professional relationship with Allen since the 1970s and has appeared in eight of his films. The two broke up in 1972, but their working relationship continued, making her a movie star and an offbeat fashion icon.

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