Richard Gere recently paid a touching tribute to his ‘Looking for Mr. Goodbar’ co-star, Diane Keaton, who sadly passed away at the age of 79. Gere described Keaton as “sweet” and “gentle,” reminiscing about their shared experiences, including their work on the 1977 film ‘Looking for Mr. Goodbar’ and the more recent 2023 movie ‘Maybe I Do.’
Speaking on the ‘Today’ show, Gere admitted he hadn’t seen Keaton in recent years but often thought of her. He recalled the filming of ‘Looking for Mr. Goodbar,’ a “very raw, sexual film,” and how he and Keaton, both quite shy at the time, supported each other through the challenging scenes. Gere emphasized Keaton’s genuine nature, stating, “I think anyone who’s ever worked with her will say, ‘This is a real person.’”
The article also briefly touches upon their filmography, mentioning that ‘Looking for Mr. Goodbar’ was based on the life of Roseann Quinn and received acclaim for both Keaton’s and Gere’s performances. ‘Maybe I Do,’ released in 2023, featured an ensemble cast including Susan Sarandon, Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, and William H. Macy alongside Keaton and Gere.