- Her second husband was John R. Howard, a one-time top professional tennis player. The marriage quickly flared out of control in drunken fights and jail sentences. Split up within months, it took her three years to rid herself of the man who sponged off of her. He later was convicted on a charge of violating the Mann Act and participating in white slavery.
- Daughter of actor John Barrymore and poetess Michael Strange [real name Blanche Oelrichs].
- Aunt of actress Drew Barrymore, John Blyth Barrymore, Blyth Dolores Barrymore and Jessica Barrymore. Aunt of Tony Barrymore (DeeDee's child).
- Half-sister of actor John Drew Barrymore and DeeDee Barrymore.
- Is portrayed by Dorothy Malone in Too Much, Too Soon (1958)
- Former sister-in-law of Cara Williams.
- Niece of actors Lionel Barrymore and Ethel Barrymore.
- Auditioned for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939) and filmed a screen test on November 24, 1938.
- Diana was also the niece of actor Harry Davenport.
- Older stepsister of Barbette Tweed.
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