Diane Keaton’s love life was as fascinating as her career — bold, unpredictable, and completely her own. The Oscar-winning actress, who passed away at 79, never married, a choice she often described as freeing. “I’m really glad I didn’t,” she once said. “It wouldn’t have been a good idea for me, and I’m sure they’re happy about it too.”

Known for her timeless roles in Annie Hall and Something’s Gotta Give, Keaton was just as honest about love as she was about life. Her most famous romance was with Al Pacino, whom she met while filming The Godfather. Their passionate relationship lasted years, but Keaton longed for marriage while Pacino didn’t. “He never had any intention of marrying me,” she wrote in her memoir, adding that it took years to heal from their breakup.

Before and after Pacino, Keaton shared meaningful connections with Hollywood legends like Woody Allen, Warren Beatty, and even Keanu Reeves. She also once had an unforgettable meeting with Steve Jobs, which she joked was “more about computers than chemistry.” Despite brushes with some of the world’s most famous men, Keaton stayed true to her independent spirit. “I haven’t dated in 15 years,” she admitted in 2023. “Maybe my uniqueness has something to do with it.”

Instead of seeking lifelong romance, she embraced singlehood with humor and grace. Friends said she was “happiest living on her own terms.” Through every role and relationship, Keaton showed that love comes in many forms — and that happiness doesn’t require a wedding ring. As she once said with her signature smile, “I didn’t need to be somebody’s wife to feel complete. I already had everything I needed — myself.”