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He’s Mesmerizing
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02of 15He’s a Close ListenerL. Cohen/WireImageIf you haven’t already heard about Reeves’over-the-top romantic gesturefor hisSpeedcostar Sandra Bullock, please prepare to fall fully in love with this man.Upon learning that Bullock had never tried Champagne and truffles (oh, to know how they stumbled into that conversational vein and how we could tap into it on dates), Reeves showed up at the actress' house with flowers, bubbly and truffles, so she could “see what it’s like,” she toldEsquire. Keanu, if you’re reading this, we’ve never tried them either!
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He’s a Close Listener
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If you haven’t already heard about Reeves’over-the-top romantic gesturefor hisSpeedcostar Sandra Bullock, please prepare to fall fully in love with this man.
Upon learning that Bullock had never tried Champagne and truffles (oh, to know how they stumbled into that conversational vein and how we could tap into it on dates), Reeves showed up at the actress' house with flowers, bubbly and truffles, so she could “see what it’s like,” she toldEsquire. Keanu, if you’re reading this, we’ve never tried them either!
03of 15He’s Incredibly GenerousKeanu Reeves.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicAfter wrapping filming onJohn Wick: Chapter 4,Reeves surprised his team of four stunt men — Bruce Concepcion, Jeremy Marinas, Dave Camarillo and Li Qiang — withpersonalized Rolex Submariner watchesas thank you presents.Marinas pretty much summed it up on Instagram: “Best wrap gift ever.”
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He’s Incredibly Generous
Keanu Reeves.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
After wrapping filming onJohn Wick: Chapter 4,Reeves surprised his team of four stunt men — Bruce Concepcion, Jeremy Marinas, Dave Camarillo and Li Qiang — withpersonalized Rolex Submariner watchesas thank you presents.
Marinas pretty much summed it up on Instagram: “Best wrap gift ever.”
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He’s Introspective
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A picture is worth a thousand words … and in this case, thousands of memes. “Sad Keanu” went viral after Reeves was photographed eating a sandwich alone on a bench in June 2010, prompting legions of fans to photoshop him into various situations that gave his apparent despair some context — like Keanu sitting amidst stray cats, or moping beside an equally glum giant panda.
05of 15He Rides HorsesSplash NewsWhat’s better than one Keanu? Keanu (on horseback!) and his lookalike stunt double — not to mention the resemblance between the (literally) well-suited duo and their trusty steed, whose long, silky mane gives them a run for their money.
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He Rides Horses
What’s better than one Keanu? Keanu (on horseback!) and his lookalike stunt double — not to mention the resemblance between the (literally) well-suited duo and their trusty steed, whose long, silky mane gives them a run for their money.
06of 15He Does His Own Grocery ShoppingSplash News OnlineDoes Keanu Reeves cook? What does he like to cook? Does he have a bench in his apartment that he eats on? These are the questions that keep us up at night.
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He Does His Own Grocery Shopping
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Does Keanu Reeves cook? What does he like to cook? Does he have a bench in his apartment that he eats on? These are the questions that keep us up at night.
07of 15He Rides a MotorcycleBackGridThe actor has played a number of action heroes on-screen, but perhaps his greatest, most badass role is that of himself.But what if hewasn’tKeanu Reeves? What if he hadchanged his name at the start of his career, as he revealed his agent had urged him to do during an interview onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon?What if Keanu Reeves was … Chuck Spadina? This is not a joke. That is truly the name that he came up with for himself after he “went to the ocean” (of course he did) to reflect on what could have been a life-altering decision. When his agents seemed unimpressed, he threw out another option: Templeton Page Taylor. Needless to stay, they stuck with Keanu, and the world is a better place for it.
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He Rides a Motorcycle
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The actor has played a number of action heroes on-screen, but perhaps his greatest, most badass role is that of himself.
But what if hewasn’tKeanu Reeves? What if he hadchanged his name at the start of his career, as he revealed his agent had urged him to do during an interview onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon?
What if Keanu Reeves was … Chuck Spadina? This is not a joke. That is truly the name that he came up with for himself after he “went to the ocean” (of course he did) to reflect on what could have been a life-altering decision. When his agents seemed unimpressed, he threw out another option: Templeton Page Taylor. Needless to stay, they stuck with Keanu, and the world is a better place for it.
08of 15He Fully Dedicates Himself to Every TaskFRANCK ROBICHON/EPAReeves' mixture of concentration, bemusement and fear as he tugged on a ribbon to ring a bell at the Japan premiere ofJohn Wick: Chapter 2is how we should all strive to approach whatever challenges come our way, no matter how big or small (or loud).
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He Fully Dedicates Himself to Every Task
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Reeves' mixture of concentration, bemusement and fear as he tugged on a ribbon to ring a bell at the Japan premiere ofJohn Wick: Chapter 2is how we should all strive to approach whatever challenges come our way, no matter how big or small (or loud).
09of 15He (Maybe?) Knows How to Throw a BaseballSplash NewsWhy is it that watching Keanu throw a baseball is so much more entertaining than watching just about anyone else do anything? Honestly, we’re not sure. We’re not so sure about his form, either, but we do have complete confidence in his biceps.
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He (Maybe?) Knows How to Throw a Baseball
Why is it that watching Keanu throw a baseball is so much more entertaining than watching just about anyone else do anything? Honestly, we’re not sure. We’re not so sure about his form, either, but we do have complete confidence in his biceps.
10of 15He Graciously Accepts GiftsSplash NewsKeanu’s reaction to this fan running onto the set ofJohn Wick: Chapter 2to give him flowers is the purest thing we’ve ever seen. Yes, we wish we’d thought of it first. But anything that sparks joy for Keanu, sparks joy for us.
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He Graciously Accepts Gifts
Keanu’s reaction to this fan running onto the set ofJohn Wick: Chapter 2to give him flowers is the purest thing we’ve ever seen. Yes, we wish we’d thought of it first. But anything that sparks joy for Keanu, sparks joy for us.
11of 15His Joy Sparks JoySplash NewsFirst there was “Sad Keanu,” and then there was “Happy Keanu.” The photo of a delighted Keanu skipping down the street with a camera in hand nearly broke the Internet when fans believed it to be a photo of him running from a paparazzo whose camera he’d stolen.The photo was actually taken while he was filming a scene for his 2012 filmGeneration Um …,but that doesn’t mean it brings us any less joy. Look how happy he is! It melts our hearts.
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His Joy Sparks Joy
First there was “Sad Keanu,” and then there was “Happy Keanu.” The photo of a delighted Keanu skipping down the street with a camera in hand nearly broke the Internet when fans believed it to be a photo of him running from a paparazzo whose camera he’d stolen.
The photo was actually taken while he was filming a scene for his 2012 filmGeneration Um …,but that doesn’t mean it brings us any less joy. Look how happy he is! It melts our hearts.
12of 15He Has a Sweet ToothPhilip Ramey/Corbis via GettyAnother day, another viral photo of Keanu making a face while eating alone on a bench. In fact, there’s more than one photo — there’s an entire montage, and it’s truly mesmerizing. This is prime fodder for a post-breakup meme if we’ve ever seen one.
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He Has a Sweet Tooth
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Another day, another viral photo of Keanu making a face while eating alone on a bench. In fact, there’s more than one photo — there’s an entire montage, and it’s truly mesmerizing. This is prime fodder for a post-breakup meme if we’ve ever seen one.
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BuzzFeed
Once upon a time, Reeves sat down withBuzzFeed and a gaggle of adorable puppiesto answer some fan questions, and nothing has ever been so pure. We swear, he doesn’t look so sad in the rest of the video.
“What is your secret for always staying down to earth?” one question read. He laughed: “I mean, gravity.”
14of 15He Gets Starstruck, TooGeorge Carlin, Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves inBill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure(1989).Orion/Kobal/ShutterstockThe Matrix Resurrectionsstar participated in a fun round of “The Colbert Questionert” during his January 2022 appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, during which he revealed which two celebritieshe has asked for their autographs. The first was Lou Reed, and the second, none other than legendary comedian George Carlin, whom he appeared with in 1989’sBill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.“He wrote … I think it was, ‘Dear Keanu, F— you!’ " the actorrecalled.
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He Gets Starstruck, Too
George Carlin, Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves inBill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure(1989).Orion/Kobal/Shutterstock
The Matrix Resurrectionsstar participated in a fun round of “The Colbert Questionert” during his January 2022 appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, during which he revealed which two celebritieshe has asked for their autographs. The first was Lou Reed, and the second, none other than legendary comedian George Carlin, whom he appeared with in 1989’sBill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.
“He wrote … I think it was, ‘Dear Keanu, F— you!’ " the actorrecalled.
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He Does Weddings
Keanu Reeves attends U.K. couple’s wedding.Courtesy James Roadnight / SWNS
“Had the most amazing weekend,” the bride wrote, addingin another tweet, “It was absolutely magical!! He was such a genuinely kind guy and I’m still star struck!! 🤩.”
“He was very friendly and said he would later on,” Nikki toldNewsweek. “We didn’t know if he would or not but it was cool that my husband had spoken to him!”
source: people.com
