built one of the most enduring and versatile careers in Hollywood. Between dramas, comedies and independent productions, she consolidated an image that mixed humor, vulnerability and intelligence, attributes that became central to female characters in American cinema from the 1970s onwards.
The turning point came with his partnership with Woody Allen, which began in theater with Play It Again, Sam and extended to cinema in titles such as Sleeper (1973), Love and Death (1975) and, mainly, Annie Hall (1977). The film won her the Oscar for Best Actress and redefined the way Hollywood portrayed relationships and female leadership.
The title character, with a costume inspired by the actress’s personal wardrobe (suits, vests and ties), became a cultural icon and symbol of authenticity. Keaton would work with Allen again on productions such as Interiors (1978), Manhattan (1979) and Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993).
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Before her consecration, Keaton had already stood out as Kay Adams in The Godfather, a role she repeated in the two sequels of the trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The performance paved the way for a filmography that combined box office success and critical prestige.
In the 1980s and 1990s, he alternated dramas such as Reds and Shoot the Moon with popular comedies such as O Pai da Noiva and O Clube das Desquitadas. In 2003, with Someone Has to Give in, she was once again nominated for an Oscar, reaffirming her relevance at different stages of her career.
Keaton also directed films, produced documentaries and maintained a constant presence in pop culture, from the miniseries The Young Pope to Justin Bieber’s “Ghost” music video in 2021. On social media, he cultivated a loyal audience, mixing humor, memories and reflections on time.
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The actress never distanced herself from her theatrical origins or her ironic look at herself. “I became a master at hiding it,” she told People in 2017, when remembering the beginning of her career. This mix of introspection and charisma helped define a unique artistic persona, and one of the most influential of his generation.
