- Has settled a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Intermedia production company that failed to pay her for a movie that never materialized. (May 13, 2004)
- Lane sued a movie production company for about $2.7 million, alleging it failed to finance a film she was slated to star in or sign up Bruce Willis as her co-star -- In the lawsuit filed Monday in Superior Court, Lane alleged that Intermedia Film Equities USA agreed to pay her $3.5 million regardless of whether or not the movie entitled ME AGAIN was made, a provision known in the film industry as pay or play. (July 30, 2003)
- Sometimes credited as: Diana D. Lane, or Diane D. Lane
- Once pursued professional modeling as a teen but was told by Eileen Ford (of the Ford Modeling Agency) that her neck was too short to be a model.
- Admitted in Esquire Magazine in February 2000 that she had an affair with both Timothy Hutton and Christopher Atkins.
- Was a multi-millionaire by the time she was 18 years old.
- Two of her movies HARDBALL AND THE GLASS HOUSE opened in theaters in the US on the same day. (14 September 2001)
- One of Francis Ford Coppola's favourite actresses - she has starred in no less than four of his films.
- Enjoys music and movies and has a large home-theater in her home.
- Collects antique furniture and has a strange fetish - she admitted in Playboy (1995) that she has a thing for really high thigh-boots. I have a cool collection! I love high heels.
- In her off time, she likes to travel, ride her horses and go walking. She also enjoys keeping fit and does Yoga. She especially loves to spend as much time as possible with her daughter, Eleanor, whom she had with ex-husband and fellow actor, Christopher Lambert of Highlander fame.
- Was on the cover of Time Magazine (August 1979) at the age of 14.
- Attended the 2003 Oscars with Josh Brolin.
- Her father passed away shortly before UNFAITHFUL, in which Diane Lane gave an Academy Award nominated performance, was released. He did see a rough cut of the film the day before his death.
- Voted one of People Magazine's Most Beautiful People in the World (2003).
- Was paid $5,000,000 for UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN (2003)
- Was paid $3,000,000 for UNFAITHFUL (2002)
- Acted with the legendary Laurence Olivier in her first big debut, A Little Romance. His praises about Diane and calling her the next Grace Kelly gave her notice.
- Was told by Eileen Ford, the international modeling guru, her neck was too short to be a model.
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at Golden Globe Awards for UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN (2004)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for UNFAITHFUL (2003)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for UNFAITHFUL (2003)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for UNFAITHFUL (2003)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special at Emmy Awards for LONESOME DOVE (1989)
Quotes- "Even the short men I know appreciate a woman in heels".
Awards- Golden Satellite Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama, UNFAITHFUL (2003)
- Hollywood Film Festival: Actress of the Year (2003)
- National Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Actress, UNFAITHFUL (2003)
- ShoWest Convention: ShoWest Award - Female Star of the Year (2003)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actress, UNFAITHFUL (2002)
- Western Heritage Awards: Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film, THE VIRGINIAN (2001)
- Young Artist Awards: Best Young Actress in a Major Motion Picture, TOUCHED BY LOVE (1981)
- Young Artist Awards: Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture, A LITTLE ROMANCE (1980)
- Young Artist Awards: Special Award - Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture: The Sybil Jason Award, A LITTLE ROMANCE (1980)
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