The original Mafia wife, the O.G. rom-com kook, the early 20th-century feminist author, the late 20th-century modern woman navigating both the tumultuous Me Decade and the you-can-have-it-all 1980s — these roles might have been memorable in the hands of numerous actors. Diane Keaton made them iconic. From her breakthrough role in The Godfather to her memorable turn as a playwright navigating treacherous romantic waters in Something’s Gotta Give, Keaton — who died yesterday at the age of 79 — never failed to add depth, humanity, and both strength and a sense of vulnerability to every character she played. Here are 10 of our favorite turns from the late, great actor.

‘The Godfather’ (1972)

When most people mention this towering 1970s touchstone — the perfect melding of old Hollywoo

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