Though he’s immortalized on cinema, Keanu Reeves has spent years regretting the death of his daughter Ava, her mother, a best friend, and practically his sister–who claims he’s her “prince.”
After years of hardship, the modest and soft-hearted celebrity said he felt “alone,” until he met his “righteous babe,” Alexandra Grant, as his alter ego Ted would remark. And, according to an insider, the woman is altering the status of the lifelong bachelor, who is about to propose.
Keanu Reeves, now 58, made his feature film debut at 22 in Youngblood, a sports drama starring Rob Lowe and the late Patrick Swayze, in 1986.
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, a sci-fi comedy with absurd catch phrases like “righteous babe” that still affect mainstream culture, was his breakout performance in 1989.
“I don’t want to be super famous, man,” Reeves said in 1991 to New York’s Newsday. “That would be awful.”
The world, however, had different ideas for the attractive dark-haired actor.
The Beirut-born Canadian became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after performers after appearing in films such as Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994), establishing himself as an action star.
But then, in 1991, his younger sister Kim, a former actress and writer, was diagnosed with leukemia, a potentially fatal blood malignancy, which shocked him to his core.
“You know, she was always there for me. “I will always be there for her,” declared the celebrity, who, in the height of his acting career, became Kim’s stay-at-home nurse at the age of 23.
“My brother is my prince,” Kim says in an interview with People. “He listens to every word, to every comma after every word, that you are saying.”
Kim, who is now 56 and cancer-free, has established a private charity to assist people on their cancer journey. Reeves is her mission’s unseen accomplice.
However, although his sister was still alive, additional losses continued to pile up.
River Phoenix, his close friend and co-star in the 1991 film My Private Idaho, died of a heroin overdose in 1993.
“I’ve always loved you, River,” Reeves remarked. “River is my best friend, and I don’t have many of them,” Reeves said of the young actor he referred to as his “brother” years ago.
Sandra Bullock, who co-starred in Speed with Reeves, claimed at the time of River’s death that he was harboring a great melancholy. “I think Keanu has been through a lot, even though he doesn’t show it,” she remarked. He conceals a great deal of anguish.”
For a brief period of time, from 1998 to 2000, Reeves was granted a respite.
The moody actor met Jennifer Syme, the former assistant to Twin Peaks director David Lynch, in 1998, one year before he played the tough warrior in the award-winning Matrix.
The couple’s romance, and subsequent pregnancy, became media fodder while also causing problems for the typically reticent celebrity.
Swirling rumors came true on December 24, 1999, when Syme gave delivery at eight months into her pregnancy, and baby Ava died. The couple’s pain was too great for them to bear, and their relationship ended, only to be rekindled as a close friendship a few weeks later.
Syme, 29, was murdered months after burying Ava when her automobile sideswiped three parked cars, rolled over numerous times, and threw her from the vehicle she was driving. Syme, who died instantaneously on April 4, 2001, was not wearing a seatbelt and was under the influence of alcohol at the time, according to accounts.
To cope with his losses, he poured it into his role as the harsh assassin in the John Wick franchise.
“I thought it was one of the role’s pillars.” “I adore his anguish,” he stated. “I can identify to it, and I don’t think you really get over that…”Grief and loss never leave.”
Reeves, an introvert, admitted he didn’t want to live in despair and made a determined effort to reclaim his life.
“When the people you care about are gone, you’re alone…I miss all of the wonderful things that will never be. It’s not right! It’s ridiculous. I believe that following loss, existence necessitates an act of reclaiming. You must refuse to be overpowered. Life must continue on.” “I’m trying not to be alone as much, and man, it’s a struggle,” the celebrity said. I’d like to get married. I want to start a family. That is at the summit of the mountain. I must first ascend the mountain. I’ll take care of it. Just give me a little time.”
Reeves recently stated that he climbed the mountain and met artist Alexandra Grant, 50, at the summit. Though the pair keeps their romance covert, Reeves couldn’t help but fawn over his gorgeous girlfriend.
The actor chatted with People magazine while promoting John Wick: Chapter 4, which will be published in late March 2023, and recounted some nice moments he had with his new belle.
When asked about his most recent blissful experience, Reeves said, “A couple of days ago with my honey.” We were both asleep. We were linked. We were chuckling, laughing, and smiling. “I’m feeling fantastic.” He went on to say, “It was just really nice to be together.”
Though it’s unknown when the two met, Reeve’s pal, actress Jennifer Tilly, claims the two have been dating for far longer than fans think.
“I remember about a year and a half ago, [Grant] said, ‘Keanu Reeves is my boyfriend,’ and I was like, ‘Wait. What? What? “What?” said Tilly, 64.
Reeves and Grant’s friendship stretches back to their debut book, “Ode to Happiness,” which was released in 2011. The book is an adult picture book featuring Grant’s artwork and words by the actor.
The following year, Reeves and Grant appeared at the UNAIDS Gala during Art Basel 2016 in Basel, Switzerland, and they worked on a second title, “Shadows.” This art book has 54 photographs recorded by Grant that are based on Reeves’ motions.
Years later, the pair made their public debut at the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala, and they were spotted holding hands during a Broadway play in June 2022.
According to a source close to Reeves, the actor is ready to propose to Grant, whom he has been dating for five years.
According Life & Style magazine, “Keanu isn’t hiding the fact that he’s going to propose to Alexandra.” His buddies know how pleased he’s been; he’s discussed marrying Alexandra, and he was just photographed ring shopping in West Hollywood.” “Keanu and Alexandra have both been in relationships before, but this is by far the easiest,” the insider stated. They just go together so beautifully, they blend so wonderfully…Perhaps it is because they are grown, steady, and know what they want out of life. There isn’t any drama. And, of course, they adore one another. Alexandra is his favorite.”
We are hoping for a proposal and are eager to learn more about Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant!
Keanu Reeves has gone through a lot in his life, but through it all, he’s been a rock of support for people he loves and others through his charitable efforts. He deserves the lovely wife and children he desires, and we can’t wait to learn more about the stunning pair!
What do you think Reeves will do if he does propose?