Diane Keaton, a celebrated Hollywood actress whose career has spanned nearly six decades, has been open about her long and difficult battle with bulimia, an eating disorder she developed in her early 20s. Her disorder began after being pressured to lose weight for a lead role on Broadway, leading her to binge eat immense amounts of food—sometimes up to 20,000 calories a day—and then purge. Keaton managed to hide her struggle from the public while secretly suffering.
Despite her success, Keaton has faced cruel online criticisms about her aging and body, with some calling her “fat” and “ugly.” However, she proudly embraces her natural aging process, sporting her signature turtlenecks, hats, and gloves, which she once described as clothing that “hides a multitude of sins.” She wears her scars, both physical and emotional, with strength and defiance.
Keaton’s natural grace extends beyond fashion—she is a devoted mother to two adopted children whom she raised with love and dedication. Her self-designed brick farmhouse reflects her creative spirit and resilience. By sharing her story, Keaton hopes to inspire others facing eating disorders and to challenge damaging beauty standards in Hollywood.
