EXCLUSIVE: Diane Keaton's Heartbreaking Confession About Bulimia Resurfaces After Her Death at 79 – 'I Felt Like an Outsider'
Diane Keaton's heartbreaking confession about bulimia resurfaces after her death at 79.
Nov. 28 2025, Published 6:30 a.m. ET
Even at the height of her fame, the late Diane Keaton refused to play by Hollywood's rules – and insiders recalled a defining moment during a 2014 book tour for her autobiography, when her team told producers not to ask her about her eating disorder, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Diane's Past Confessions
Diane Keaton had a poignant reason behind her hats, scarves and turtlenecks before her shocking death.
"But Diane had other ideas. She didn't want to be the quirky, hat-wearing Diane everyone expected," an insider said. "She wanted to talk about what really mattered. She quietly asked the producer, 'Can we please talk about this? No one ever lets me.'"
Keaton then spoke with raw honesty about her battle with bulimia.
"People were nice enough," she said, "but I felt like an outsider. I had a problem – it was sick and creepy. Bulimia takes a lot of time out of your day."
Diane Was 'Brave' While Confessing
Insiders said Keaton's candid remarks about her eating disorder revealed her true strength and authenticity.
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Sources said this was pure Diane. "She was radiant that day," said an insider.
"Vulnerable, brave and completely herself."
