EXCLUSIVE: Diane Keaton's 'Will Secrets' — How Her Incredible $100Million Fortune Amassed from Property Empire Will Be Split Up
Diane Keaton left millions and a huge property empire.
Oct. 15 2025, Published 12:00 p.m. ET
Diane Keaton's $100million fortune is expected to be divided evenly between her two adopted children, with friends telling RadarOnline.com there will be "no fighting over the money" following the beloved actress' death at 79.
The Oscar-winning star, who died in California on October 11 after a sudden health decline, left behind one of Hollywood's most remarkable careers – and one of its savviest personal fortunes.
Her Children and Estate Plans
Keaton raised her two children, Dexter and Duke, as a devoted single mother.
Keaton, who never married, raised her two children, Dexter, 29, and Duke, 25, as a single mother and often described them as "the greatest thing I ever did." Sources close to the family tell us her estate plan has long been in place, ensuring her wealth – built from decades of acting and a lucrative property empire – will go directly to her children.
An insider close to Keaton claimed: "Diane was meticulous about her finances and her will. She adored her children and made sure everything was organized so there would be no confusion or conflict after she was gone. She wanted them to have security and freedom – that was what mattered most to her."
A Career That Defined an Era
Her passion for real estate helped her amass a multimillion-dollar property empire.
Born Diane Hall in Los Angeles in 1946, the actress became one of Hollywood's most enduring figures, starring in The Godfather, Annie Hall, and The First Wives Club.
Her career spanned more than five decades, with awards, critical acclaim, and a reputation for individuality both on and off screen.
But it was her eye for real estate – as much as her acting – which helped build her immense fortune. Keaton's love of design was legendary.
She bought, renovated, and sold dozens of homes across California and Arizona, turning her passion for architecture into a second career.
In 2004, she purchased a property in Laguna Beach for $7.5million and sold it two years later for $12.75million. In 2012, she picked up a Pacific Palisades home for $5.6million and later sold it for $6.9million.
Her Tucson, Arizona home, bought in 2018 for $1.5million, sold for $2.6million just two years later.
A Passion for Architecture and Design
Keaton became a Hollywood icon with roles in 'The Godfather,' 'Annie Hall,' and 'The First Wives Club.'
"Diane had this incredible knack for spotting beauty in old spaces," said a Hollywood real estate agent who worked with her on several projects.
"She could walk into a crumbling Spanish villa and see its potential instantly. Every property she touched became art."
In her 2017 book The House That Pinterest Built, Keaton described her lifelong obsession with brick homes – a fascination that inspired her final Los Angeles mansion, which she put on the market earlier this year for $29million.
The sprawling five-bedroom, seven-bathroom estate was the product of an eight-year renovation, completed in 2017.
Her Final Months and Lasting Legacy
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In her final months, Keaton enjoyed quiet days in Brentwood surrounded by family and her beloved dog.
Friends say Keaton had slowed down in recent months, walking her dog Reggie less often around her Brentwood neighborhood.
"She loved that area," said a close friend. "Up until just a few months ago, she was out there every day – in her hat and sunglasses, talking to her dog like he was a person. She was eccentric and wonderful."
While Keaton kept her private life fiercely guarded, those closest to her say her final months were spent peacefully, surrounded by family.
"She didn't want any fuss," another friend claimed. "She knew exactly what she wanted – to leave her children taken care of and her legacy intact. There won't be any infighting over her cash.
"Diane raised them with grace and gratitude, not greed."
Tributes have poured in for the Annie Hall star.
Bette Midler, who co-starred with Keaton in The First Wives Club, wrote in an online tribute: "She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile. What you saw was who she was."
