Diane Keaton's New Christmas Project Is Something You Gotta Give a Listen To

Diane Keaton shared that she will be releasing her debut holiday single "First Christmas" on Nov. 29, fulfilling her lifelong dream of being a professional singer.

By Sabba Rahbar Nov 19, 2024 11:58 PMTags
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Diane Keaton. 

The Something's Gotta Give actress revealed her extraordinary plans for the holiday season: namely, the release of her first holiday song, "First Christmas."

"I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S FINALLY HERE!" Diane wrote on Instagram Nov. 19, alongside the cover art. "MY DEBUT HOLIDAY SINGLE, ‘FIRST CHRISTMAS,' IS COMING OUT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH."

She added, "SO EXCITED TO SHARE THIS SONG WITH YOU ALL."

The 78-year-old noted that the song can be pre-saved before its release on all the major streaming platforms, and if the comments from her fans are to be believed, plenty of folks will be tuning in.

"FINALLY!!!" one user wrote in the comments. "We need a whole album too."

Another added, "What a fabulous woman you are."

And as one fan noted, "What can't you do?"

While Diane is best known for her acting skills, the Father of the Bride actress has never shied away from her love of singing.

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"I had a fantasy of being a nightclub singer that I carried through even into my early 20s," she told film critic Richard Crouse in 2014. "I sang a couple of gigs, as they call them, but I was not very good."

The Oscar winner admitted that while she does love to sing, "I'm aware of the limitations of my voice," adding that she took singing lessons for years, but found she had "a very small voice."

"But I have this love of it," Diane gushed. "I love music. I love singing ballads and sad songs, it's just so much fun."

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And despite her self-proclaimed "limitations," the First Wives Club alum has put her singing voice to good use, and can even be heard on the 1968 original Broadway cast recording of the musical Hair.

More recently she duetted with singer Ashe on her 2022 single "Love Is Letting Go" after Diane reached out to her because she was such a fan.

"I thought I was being catfished," Ashe confessed to American Songwriter in 2022. "I thought, ‘No way I'm getting on the phone with Diane Keaton."

Ashe added, "She's just the most precious, wonderful human in the world."

While Diane is the latest actor to try her hand at singing, keep reading to see which famous singers have also transitioned into a career on the screen.

Eminem

Though the rapper's filmography isn't very long, it does include starring in the award-winning drama, 8 Mile.

Rihanna

The singer has put in "Work" in the recording studio and on camera! The Barbadian beauty had a major role in Battleship and is part of the cast of Ocean's Eight.

Janelle Monae

The "Tightrope" singer made a name for herself, being featured in two Oscar nominated films in 2017: Moonlight and Hidden Figures.

Will Smith

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air got his start in the music industry, rapping with his childhood friend and producer DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Donnie Wahlberg

The News Kids on the Block singer hasn't left his boyband roots behind, but has added actor to his resume, appearing in shows like Blue Bloods.

Jennifer Hudson

The vocal powerhouse got her start on American Idol, but became a household name when her acting career took off with Dream Girls.

Mark Wahlberg

Looks like it runs in the family! Formerly known as Marky Mark, the rapper turned actor is famous for his work on screen, ranging from action films to comedies like Ted.

Queen Latifah

Beginning as a rapper, the star has shown she can do pretty much anything, even starring in the Oscar-winning Chicago.

Justin Timberlake

Is there anything he can't do? The singer/designer/activist/actor is a true renaissance man. Don't believe us? Watch The Social Network and then we'll talk.

Beyoncé

Before Queen Bey starred in Dream Girls, she was Foxy Cleopatra opposite Mike Meyers in Austin Powers in Gold Member.

Lady Gaga

Mother Monster fit right in on the set of American Horror Story: Hotel, which brings the horror series to Los Angeles, Calif., before taking on A Star Is Born.

Bow Wow

When the young rapper isn't in the studio, he's on the screen! The actor starred in Lottery Ticket in 2010, and has been a regular on CSI: Cyber since 2015.

John Legend

"Everybody Knows" the singer for his hit songs, but he's also quite the actor, even appearing alongside Ryan Gosling in La La Land.

Awkwafina

The rapper made the switch to television providing commentary on Girl Code - now she's a part of the films Crazy Rich Asians and Ocean's Eight.

Ice Cube

"Straight Outta Compton" and onto the silver screen! The MC has had hit after hit - from "It Was a Good Day" to Are We There Yet?

Cher

"I Got You Babe"...and also an Academy Award and a few Golden Globes. The superstar is known not only for her music, but for her acting in films like Moonstruck and Burlesque.

Common

The hip-hop artist and Kanye West's collaborator does more than just music - he's also an actor, appearing in films like Selma and John Wick: Chapter 2.

Ludacris

The rapper has always been a "Money Maker"; besides being a hip-hop legend, Luda stars in the Fast and Furious franchise.

Madonna

The "Like A Virgin" singer is no virgin to the big screen, appearing in films like Evita and A League Of Their Own.

LL Cool J

In addition to being one of the first mainstream hip-hop acts, the legendary rapper has starred in a number of films, and is a part of NCIS: LA.

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