Following the death of actress Diane Keaton at age 79, reports now say that Al Pacino is battling regret for never marrying his former longtime partner. The pair shared a decades-long, on-again, off-again relationship that began during the filming of The Godfather. But Pacino allegedly declined marriage, and now sources suggest he’s haunted by that decision.
The Origin & Evolution of Their Relationship
- Pacino and Keaton first met in the early 1970s while working on The Godfather, where Keaton played his character’s romantic interest.
- Over the years, their romance continued intermittently, with both stars admitting to deep affection for one another.
- Their relationship reportedly ended in 1990 after Keaton gave Pacino an ultimatum to commit. He declined, and they went their separate ways.
Pacino’s Reported Regrets
- According to insiders quoted by TMZ, Pacino “will forever regret he didn’t make his move when he had the chance.”
- The source also claims that Pacino often used the phrase, “If it’s meant to be, it’s never too late for a do-over,” though apparently now he views that sentiment as too late.
- He supposedly now refers to Diane as “the love of his life.”
- Reportedly, the two have not reconnected in recent years—even though they lived not far apart in Beverly Hills.
Keaton’s Reflections & Public Statements
- In a 2017 interview, Keaton said she thought it would not have been a good idea for them to marry and expressed relief at how things turned out.
- She described their relationship as deeply meaningful but complicated, and said that she was ultimately “glad” she didn’t push for a marriage that may have turned into a burden.
- She also remarked that they both had eccentric personalities and needed different things from life—something that likely made a traditional marriage challenging.
Legacy & Public Reactions
- With her recent passing, Keaton’s impact on film, fashion, and personal style has been widely memorialized.
- Pacino’s regret over their undelivered commitment adds a poignant chapter to their narrative, especially given how she publicly framed their relationship years earlier.
- Fans and entertainment commentators are revisiting their history, comparing what was publicly known versus what now seems to be felt behind closed doors.
