At 89, veteran actress Diane Ladd passed away on November 3, 2025. A Hollywood stalwart with three Oscar nominations to her name, she had a long and storied career spanning decades. One notable aspect of her life that has been extensively documented is her close relationship with her daughter, Laura Dern.
In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning in May 2023, Ladd and Dern sat down for the first time to discuss their unique bond and shared experiences. Their conversation spanned a wide range of topics, from their family history to their joint memoir, "Honey, Baby, Mine". The book provides a candid look into their lives, covering everything from personal struggles to lighter moments like her famous affinity for banana pudding.
Ladd's passing marks the end of an era in American cinema. While she may not be as prominent on screens today, her legacy lives on through her daughter and other notable films she appeared in. With "Honey, Baby, Mine", Ladd and Dern offered a glimpse into their extraordinary mother-daughter relationship, one that transcended the boundaries of family dynamics and entered the realm of art.
In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning in May 2023, Ladd and Dern sat down for the first time to discuss their unique bond and shared experiences. Their conversation spanned a wide range of topics, from their family history to their joint memoir, "Honey, Baby, Mine". The book provides a candid look into their lives, covering everything from personal struggles to lighter moments like her famous affinity for banana pudding.
Ladd's passing marks the end of an era in American cinema. While she may not be as prominent on screens today, her legacy lives on through her daughter and other notable films she appeared in. With "Honey, Baby, Mine", Ladd and Dern offered a glimpse into their extraordinary mother-daughter relationship, one that transcended the boundaries of family dynamics and entered the realm of art.
i mean we all knew her passing would happen someday but it still hurts cuz she had such a long & storied career spanning decades, like, what can u say? 
her legacy lives on thru her daughter laura dern tho, who's still killin the game in hollywood. and lets be real, "honey baby mine" is a book i wanna read ASAP! 
i love how it highlights their unique bond & all the fun moments they shared together 
. r.i.p diane ladd 
. I was learning about her in my film studies class last week 
. I wish I had gotten to see more of her work before... 
just heard about Diane Ladd's passing... so sad 3 Oscar noms is huge for a lifetime of work 
her daughter Laura Dern is all grown up now 
Ladd's legacy will live on in films and through Laura Dern - what a special bond between mom & daughter 
I loved watching them together on CBS Sunday Morning 
it's amazing how they could talk so openly about their personal struggles and triumphs 
. First, Diane Ladd passes away at 89, but we don't really know what was going on in those last few years of her life, right? Like, was she still working or was she taking it easy? And then her daughter Laura Dern comes out with a book about them... I mean, I get it, they're close and all that, but is this just some big PR stunt to make her look good? 
. Something doesn't add up, you know?
. I'm sure they'll always have that book "Honey, Baby, Mine" as a reminder of their special bond. It's crazy how some celebrities keep having these amazing stories going on behind the scenes 
her daughter Laura Dern has been in like, 80+ films too 
. I mean, who else can say their mom-daughter duo has co-written a memoir? 
"Honey, Baby, Mine" is literally flying off the shelves, btw 
. Did you know Diane Ladd's been in the game since '68? 
. Anyway, I'm still low-key sad about her passing 
Diane Ladd's passing is so sad! Interesting how her daughter Laura Dern took them both to the big screen with her movies 
their story is actually really inspiring 
anyway, the world is gonna miss diane ladd's sparkle 
their relationship is literally the most inspiring thing i've ever read about. i wish i could've met them both in person 
Anyway, I think what's interesting about her legacy is how it'll be defined by her daughter Laura Dern. They made this really sweet book together and it sounds like a great way to understand their bond. But, let's be real, it's also kinda weird that we're only talking about them now because Diane passed away 
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Can you believe Diane Ladd is gone? 89 years young, what a legacy she left behind 
. We'll miss seeing Diane on screens, but her impact will be felt for generations to come... 
! Three Oscar nominations? Girl must've had some serious skills on set... and now she's chillin' with the big people 
. Did Diane Ladd have any other famous friends or family members back in the day? And how's Laura Dern doing without her mum now? Is she okay? 