After Giving Al Pacino a “Get Married or Break Up” Ultimatum, Diane Keaton Chose “More Adventurous Things” Over a Married Life

Diane Keaton, a Hollywood legend and the ultimate trendsetter, defied the traditional happily ever after. Although she did ditch the veil and vows, she still had some seriously iconic romances including Al Pacino. Even Woody Allen and Warren Beatty fell for her charm, but Keaton chose to dance to her own tune.

Keaton wasn’t one to follow the script. She chose to create her own family, adopting two incredible kids. Marriage might not have been her thing, but adventure absolutely was! She’s all about forging her own path, embracing every wild ride life throws her way, and proving that happily ever after can be anything you dream it to be.

Why Is Diane Keaton Glad She Didn’t Marry Al Pacino?

Forget Brangelina, Diane Keaton, and Al Pacino were Hollywood’s OG power couple before the term even existed! Sparks flew after they shared the screen in The Godfather franchise, and Keaton totally fell for Al Pacino’s charm.

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She, however, threw an ultimatum towards the actor that ended their relationship. But looking back, she is very glad of the way things turned out. Turns out, the actress wasn’t ready to settle down just yet. She had way too many adventures to check off her bucket list! In a 2010 interview with Katie Couric, she revealed,

I think the reason I didn’t get married was because I would have to compromise too much, I wanted to try more adventurous things for myself.

Even though their love story didn’t have a Hollywood ending, the magic between the two never fizzled entirely. They defied the odds and stayed close friends, becoming the ultimate supportive duo. Throughout their careers, they’ve been each other’s biggest cheerleaders, proving that sometimes the strongest connections don’t always have to fit neatly into a box.

Diane Keaton on Why Dating Isn’t Part of Her Current Picture

In an interview with AARP, actress Diane Keaton further shed light on her perspective on singlehood. While acknowledging that partnership and romance have played a role in her life, Keaton emphasized her current preference for remaining single.

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At 78, she expressed contentment with her independent lifestyle, suggesting that the pursuit of romantic companionship is not a priority at this stage in her life.

I don’t date. Highly unlikely. I don’t remember anyone calling me, going, ‘This is so-and-so. I’d like to take you out.’ They don’t happen. Of course not.

Keaton also shared her long-held stance on marriage in a 2021 conversation with Interview magazine. Keaton specifically cited her mother, Dorothy Keaton as the main reason. She recalled a pivotal moment when her mother was crowned “Mrs. Highland Park” at a beauty pageant. However, Keaton felt this marked the end of her mother’s aspirations beyond wife and mother,

It goes back to my mother, because, for me, most everything does. I love my dad, of course – that goes without saying – but she was always there, and he was always working, I saw how much she gave up. There was no more trying things out. I feel like she chose family over her dreams.

And she was just the best mother, but I think that she is the reason why I didn’t get married. I didn’t want to give up my independence. By the way, no one has ever asked me to marry them, either, so that might be a good answer. I should’ve started with that and called it a day.

So far, she’s enjoying life to the fullest, living on her own terms with her kids. Diane Keaton’s living proof that happily ever after can be a solo adventure!