Kimberly Williams-Paisley is paying tribute to her longtime friend and co-star Diane Keaton — a woman she says helped launch her career and felt like family long after the cameras stopped rolling.

In a heartfelt Instagram post , the Father of the Bride star remembered Keaton, who died on Saturday (Oct. 11) at the age of 79.

“Diane, working with you will always be one of the highlights of my life,” she wrote. “You are one of a kind, and it was thrilling to be in your orbit for a time. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter.”

‘It Was Just, Wow — Diane Keaton’

In an interview with People , Kimberly reflected on the moment she first met Keaton — a memory that remains crystal clear.

At just 19 years old, she flew to Los Angeles for

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