Diane Keaton's Unfiltered 'Book Club' Press Tour Is Delightfully Chaotic

Diane Keaton in 2022.
Diane Keaton in 2022.
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Very similar to her signature type, Diane Keaton is effectively suited to press excursions — whether or not she likes it or not.

The “E-book Membership: The Subsequent Chapter” actor has been selling her new movie (which hit theaters Friday) together with co-stars Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen — and she or he’s been stealing the highlight with a captivating cocktail of bizarre musings, random WTF moments and a transparent love for booze, topped with a splash of ambivalence and utter befuddlement.

Listed below are only a few cases from the previous week through which the “Godfather” alum has inadvertently breathed new life into historically bland press interviews by ignoring social cues and being unapologetically kooky.

Mary Steenburgen, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Keaton attend the New York premiere of "Book Club: The Next Chapter" on Monday.
Mary Steenburgen, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Keaton attend the New York premiere of "E-book Membership: The Subsequent Chapter" on Monday.
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On Saturday, Keaton delivered a couple of quotes straight out of left area in a profile by The New York Instances. When requested about her new movie, Keaton determined to actually promote it.

“The film’s fantastic,” Keaton mentioned. “I did what I may, you realize, type of.”

She additionally talked about considered one of her most popular meals — and no, it was not lobster.

“I like tortillas,” Keaton informed the newspaper for who is aware of what motive. “I purchase tortillas. Simply the tortillas. I slap a bunch of stuff inside it and I eat it and like it. I like tortillas.”

She additionally spoke to the Instances about her golden retriever, Reggie, who appears to have free vary to do no matter she needs.

“Reggie’s been a nasty woman in the present day,” Keaton started. “I’m so completely satisfied that I've sufficient room out within the yard for her to simply destroy all of the crops. Proper, Reg? I like that canine.”

On Tuesday, a journalist from Bauer Media Group UK shared a clip of her personal interview with Keaton, who appeared simply as bored with speaking about “E-book Membership” however was laser-focused on one other matter.

“I've to say one thing,” Keaton informed her. “Your hair — let’s talk about it. Oh, my God, it’s wonderful.”

An interview with ABC affiliate Denver7 additionally went off the rails when a reporter requested the 77-year-old actor, “Is there any recommendation you will have for different folks which might be 70 and up for taking management of their lives?”

“None,” Keaton rapidly responded in Friday’s video. After briefly rambling one thing about how she has no enterprise telling folks find out how to dwell their lives, she observed the reporter trying a bit confused.

“Uh-oh,” Keaton mentioned. “I don’t see you smiling. It’s not precisely humorous, is it?”

Keaton was mistaken: It's certainly humorous.

At numerous factors of their chat, the reporter tried to reward Keaton by telling her that she has “impressed” folks and has a “ardour” for pictures, which Keaton repeatedly downplayed and shrugged off.

On the tail finish, when the reporter informed Keaton that he solely had a minute left for the interview, Keaton responded with: “A minute! Nicely, then I blew it for you. … I didn’t assist in any respect. I imply, I’m simply being a jerk. I such as you although. I believe you’re very charming.”

Just a photo of Keaton at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony from August 2022, thrown in here for good measure.
Only a photograph of Keaton at her Hollywood Stroll of Fame ceremony from August 2022, thrown in right here for good measure.
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On Friday’s episode of “The View,” Keaton determined to randomly tackle how surreal it felt to talk in entrance of the speak present’s studio viewers.

“That is scary,” Keaton mentioned. “I imply, there’s lots of people I’m taking a look at proper now. Take a look at them! They’re wonderful.”

Keaton then gestured to the set behind her, circled and requested the present’s hosts, “Why am I right here?”

Lastly, throughout an look Thursday on Kelly Clarkson’s speak present with the remainder of her “E-book Membership” forged mates, Keaton mentioned she was eager to not communicate in any respect through the interview. When Clarkson lastly questioned her, Keaton wasn’t having it.

“Depart me out!” Keaton mentioned. “I’m simply going to sit down right here. I’m having fun with it.”

Addressing the viewers with a glass of purple wine in hand, she mentioned, “I’m sorry I can’t share with you, everybody, however I’m going to drink up proper now” — earlier than continuing to take a gulp.

Clarkson later performed a viral video from January through which Keaton danced round her yard to Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers.”

When Clarkson informed Keaton that she is now formally a TikTok star and has been “blowing up” on the app, Keaton responded with: “I've? I had no thought. And what's TikTok?”

Elsewhere within the dialog, Bergen talked about Keaton’s Instagram account, saying customers may spend “hours” trying by it, and she or he particularly highlighted a publish about “doorways.”

Apparently Keaton likes to photograph various kinds of doorways. Simply doorways. So, in conclusion, right here’s slightly gem to finish this story, as a result of there’s no such factor as an excessive amount of Keaton:

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