Elizabeth Berkley Honors Diane Keaton's Legacy on 'The First Wives Club' Set

SHOCKING CELEB PASSING: Elizabeth Berkley Spills Tea on Iconic Diane Keaton

In a shocking turn of events, legendary actress Diane Keaton has left this world too soon, leaving behind a legacy that's still making waves in Tinseltown. The 79-year-old Oscar-winning actress passed away due to bacterial pneumonia at her California home, sending shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry.

But before we dive into the tragic news, let's take a trip down memory lane with Elizabeth Berkley, who had the privilege of sharing the screen with Keaton in the iconic 1996 comedy-drama The First Wives Club. The 53-year-old Saved by the Bell alum took to All's Fair premiere last week to pay tribute to her late co-star.

Berkley, who was still a newbie at the time of filming, couldn't help but gush about Keaton's "true leadership" and how she inspired her to be an even better artist. "It was a profound time," Berkley told The Scholarly Note. "To be embraced by these three most extraordinary women at the top of their game – women I had looked up to – it was just incredible."

But what's even more juicy is that Berkley, who has since become an icon in her own right with the recent resurgence of her 1995 box office bomb Showgirls, revealed that she worked on The First Wives Club shortly after her Las Vegas-based drama was mercilessly ridiculed. Can you imagine? Talk about a baptism by fire!

Despite being just a 20-something at the time, Berkley said that Keaton and co-stars Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler took her under their wing and showed her what true female empowerment looked like on set. "They say never get too close to your heroes," Berkley quipped. "Well, each of those women in their own right not only lived up to what I hoped they would be, they went beyond with their warmth, their generosity, their embrace of me and encouragement at a time where I really needed it in the industry."

But what's even more fascinating is that this year marks the 30th anniversary of Showgirls, which has since become a cult classic. To celebrate, Berkley participated in a special screening hosted by Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas earlier this month. The event was a nostalgic trip for fans and an opportunity for Berkley to reflect on her journey.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Berkley shared a throwback movie still from Showgirls, writing: "If this young girl knew that after a role she poured her heart and soul into would once be met with ridicule and now met with #LOVE, she wouldn’t have believed it… actually she was always a dreamer and still is – no matter what!!!"

Berkley's post also served as a tribute to Keaton, who will undoubtedly be remembered for generations to come. As the actress herself said: "Life will surprise you and move you in ways beyond your vision if you let it."

But what about Keaton's personal life? Well, despite never marrying, she had two beautiful children – 29-year-old daughter Dexter and 25-year-old son Duke – whom she adopted with love. Now, her family is mourning her loss, requesting privacy as they navigate this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Diane Keaton. Your legacy will live on through the countless lives you've touched, including that of Elizabeth Berkley's.