He’s Not Just A Pretty Face – He’s Also A Motorcycle-riding, Champagne-and-truffles-toting, Generous Gift Giver – Why Keanu Reeves Is Our Internet Boyfriend

He’s not just a pretty face — he’s also a motorcycle-riding, champagne-and-truffles-toting, generous gift giver and the most beloved man in Hollywood

 

He’s MesmerizingISA FOLTIN/WIREIMAGE

The Matrix star may be famous for his action-packed roles, but there’s something about the way he approaches quotidian tasks that is fascinating to watch — dare we say even more so. One fan has even dedicated a Twitter account (@keanuthings) to the art of “Keanu Doing Things,” which consists entirely of photos of the brooding actor, well, doing things: Keanu wearing hats, Keanu stretching, Keanu failing at taking a selfie. And while those things may seem mundane, Reeves, by some mysterious and mystical grace, makes them remarkable. In honor of it being the holidays and our needing a reminder that there is in fact some good in the world, we’re exploring all the reasons we love to watch him do … well, just about anything.

02of 15He’s a Close ListenerL. COHEN/WIREIMAGE

If you haven’t already heard about Reeves’ over-the-top romantic gesture for his Speed costar 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 told Esquire. Keanu, if you’re reading this, we’ve never tried them either!

03of 15He’s Incredibly GenerousKeanu Reeves. AXELLE/BAUER-GRIFFIN/FILMMAGIC

After wrapping filming on John Wick: Chapter 4, Reeves surprised his team of four stunt men — Bruce Concepcion, Jeremy Marinas, Dave Camarillo and Li Qiang — with personalized Rolex Submariner watches as thank you presents.

Marinas pretty much summed it up on Instagram: “Best wrap gift ever.”

04of 15He’s IntrospectiveSPLASH NEWS

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.

In a display of the affable attitude he’s known for, Reeves later admitted to Vulture that while he’d only seen the original photo, the idea of the memes sounded “so funny.” He can laugh at himself, he can eat by himself … is there anything the man can’t do??

05of 15He Rides HorsesSPLASH NEWS

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 ONLINE

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 MotorcycleBACKGRID

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 he wasn’t Keanu Reeves? What if he had changed his name at the start of his career, as he revealed his agent had urged him to do during an interview on The 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/EPA

Reeves’ mixture of concentration, bemusement and fear as he tugged on a ribbon to ring a bell at the Japan premiere of John Wick: Chapter 2 is 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 NEWS

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 NEWS

Keanu’s reaction to this fan running onto the set of John Wick: Chapter 2 to 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 NEWS

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 film Generation 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 GETTY

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.

13of 15He’s Even Cuter When Surrounded by PuppiesBUZZFEED

Once upon a time, Reeves sat down with BuzzFeed and a gaggle of adorable puppies to 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.

“Look at how cute you are! You’re like a cutie pie, a cutie pie!” he cooed as the pups scampered around him. And as if Keanu surrounded by puppies wasn’t already the most heart-warming thing on earth, his trademark dry humor and humility made for some perfect Q&As.

“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 in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989). ORION/KOBAL/SHUTTERSTOCK

The Matrix Resurrections star participated in a fun round of “The Colbert Questionert” during his January 2022 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, during which he revealed which two celebrities he 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’s Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.

“He wrote … I think it was, ‘Dear Keanu, F— you!’ ” the actor recalled.

15of 15He Does WeddingsKeanu Reeves attends U.K. couple’s wedding. COURTESY JAMES ROADNIGHT / SWNS

Well, crashes them, at least. The star popped by the U.K. wedding reception of Nikki Roadnight and James Roadnight in August 2022, much to the surprise of the newlyweds and their guests!

Photos of the fun encounter were shared by Nikki to Twitter on Aug. 22, including shots of a smiley Reeves posing with the couple and Nikki’s adorable 5-year-old daughter, dressed all in white like her mom.

“Had the most amazing weekend,” the bride wrote, adding in another tweet, “It was absolutely magical!! He was such a genuinely kind guy and I’m still star struck!! 🤩.”

James came upon Reeves in the bar area of the Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa in Northamptonshire, England — the venue where their reception was being held — and invited the actor to stop by.

“He was very friendly and said he would later on,” Nikki told Newsweek. “We didn’t know if he would or not but it was cool that my husband had spoken to him!”

 

Source:  people.com