Diane Eve Warren (born September 7, 1956) is one of the most important songwriter hitmakers of the world, having written innumerous songs for A list artists such as Beyoncé, Whitney Houstoun, Elton John, Brandy, Celine Dion, Cher and Lady Gaga.

She has won an Academy Honorary Award, Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and, three consecutive Billboard Music Awards for Songwriter of the Year and her name has been inducted in the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.