Long before her later-life reflections, Diane Keaton had already cemented one of Hollywood’s most recognizable personal styles. Known for her tailored suits, turtlenecks, wide belts, and ever-present hats, the Something’s Gotta Give star’s look was never just about fashion. It was deeply personal — a form of protection, expression, and self-preservation.

In interviews with outlets including People magazine and the Los Angeles Times, Keaton explained that her covered-up wardrobe choices were shaped by years of health challenges. Skin cancer runs in her family, and she has spoken candidly about relatives who suffered severe consequences from the disease. After years of sun exposure in her youth, Keaton later faced her own serious diagnosis, including a squamous cell carcinoma that took multiple biopsies to identify.

That experience became a turning point. Hats, high collars, and layered silhouettes became both armor and art — practical tools against the sun and a creative language she fully embraced. While the choices were protective, they were never joyless. Keaton delighted in dressing, mixing textures and classic pieces with imagination and humor.

Famed for roles in films like The Godfather, Keaton has always rejected trends in favor of authenticity. She once admitted that showing skin was simply not her comfort zone, preferring clothes that reflected intention rather than exposure.

For Diane Keaton, style was never about hiding. It was about owning her story — one shaped by resilience, creativity, and unapologetic individuality.