Princess Diana's Death: How Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey and More Stars Reacted (Flashback)

ET looks back at how Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, John Travolta, Fran Drescher and more stars responded to Princess Diana's death on Aug. 31, 1997. As Netflix's 'The Crown' portrays the Princess of Wales' final days, ET revisits the aftermath in Hollywood, as celebrities offered their reactions to the shocking deaths of Diana and Dodi Fayed in Paris. In the news world, Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer shared intimate memories from their relationships with Diana Spencer. British stars Anthony Hopkins and Naomi Campbell tried to convey the deep sadness felt in their native England. Like many at the time, Celine Dion told ET that her thoughts were focused on Diana's two boys, then-15-year-old Prince William and then-12-year-old Prince Harry.

[schawnettarobinson]

She was beautiful, charming, sophisticated, elegant, and real. She showed the human side of life. I’ll always remember and respect her for her honesty.

[shikazh]

She left a gigantic chasm that is still felt today, she will always be the queen of our hearts just like she once hoped ❤️

[Mar-ME-sh]

There will NEVER be another Diana . Beautiful in every way 💖

[debrapage]

The brightest stars never shine for too long. RIP beautiful lady.

[MamaJewels]

We were getting ready to go out for my 24th birthday when it came on the news. Needless to say we never made it out the door. What a loss.❤

[Darci]

The Princess to the a tragic heartbreaking loss 💔😢

[Weeeewriter]

The world still grieves for Princess Diana, especially her two boys.

[AA-qbni]

she was truly the people's princess. you couldn't not love her. i wish she was still here <3

[deirdreyearwood]

This was one of the saddest weeks in British history, that I am thousands of others experienced. It was also eerily quiet. Princess Diana will be forever loved and missed, continue to rest peacefully Beautiful ❤

[FeelinErie]

I turned 11 later in ‘97, and will never ever forget the BBC news report on her accident-then-death.

[bryanaragon]

Such a commemorative and great video, in the memory of a great woman as it was Lady Di. Even though, I was born 4 years after she passed away, I somehow felt her presence even as I gradually grew up. Until today, her influence beyond her time never cease to amaze me, since she was a woman very ahead of her time. I have a deeply love and respect for her. Despite that I’m not British, not even an english first language speaker.

[helenannleeshung]

She will forever be the Queen of hearts❤ I can remember the moment when I discovered that she died like it was yesterday🤔 Such a tremendous loss🖤🖤🖤

[ayaNjah]

The World's Princess. Love you forever Lady Di💚

[lunarbeauty]

My ex LOVED her. We named our daughter after her.

[Saron-wwkc]

She’s the greatest queen of all time 💙💙💙

[Silva-jebu]

Strange how this tragedy affected the two boys differently. We all loved her!

[Brookerulezz]

Just finished the crown. It began and ended with the crash. Made me tear up. Ugh so fucking sad. They killed her

[kellyegan]

I’ll never forget. I was with my aunt watching Bridges of Madison County when the news broke. So sad

[MareeK]

Diana will always be missed and Loved 🥰

[moniquetanberg-sr]

It's so comforting to feel so much I am my mother's daughter