7 Great And Completely True Stories That Keanu Reeves Ever Told
The nicest guy in Hollywood, the greatest person ever, basically the nicest human being ever – they are just among the beautiful words that people worldwide give to Keanu Reeves, our talented actor. He has made it big in Hollywood both with his talents and personality. Living a pretty hard life filled with a lot of tragedy, Reeves never lets it stop him from “being excellent to each other." He once had breakfast with homeless people, and he also donated millions of dollars to the crews of his films. There are some other completely true stories about Reeves that you will love to know. Keep scrolling!
Working in The Matrix, Reeves earned $35 million total after the film became a huge hit. However, the actor decided to hand over some of his points to the franchise's special effects and costume design teams. He donated over $75 million to people he worked with because he thought they deserved it.
"Money is the last thing I think about. I could live on what I have already made for the next few centuries," said Reeves in an interview with Hello! Magazine in 2003.
That’s not all, they decided that a day in July of 2010 was going to be "Cheer Up Keanu Reeves Day".
“On June 15th, we plan on sending letters, emails, gifts, and any other niceties and kind words to a real bro, Keanu Reeves…”
The actor has been described as "one of the most voracious readers" by Scott Derrickson, director of The Day the Earth Stood Still.
One of the most life-threatening motorcycle accidents he had is on a "demon ride" (that means riding at night with no headlights) in Topanga Canyon. Reeves smashed into the side of a mountain, causing him broken ribs and a ruptured spleen.
Another motorcycle accident in 1996 left him with a broken ankle and a wide, curved scar on his right leg.
You can watch his interview with BBC below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F50kRViqITs
The actor also had a serious accident on the set of A Walk in the Clouds. He took a hockey puck to the face, requiring six stitches right the night before shooting a love scene.
Even when he is an adult, Reeves still sees the figure in his dreams and nightmares.
He once noticed a ghost appearing behind him while having lunch with a lady friend in Austin, Texas.
Rock legend Alice Cooper was among the guests who would stop by the Reeves household. When Cooper challenged the two young men to a little rug wrestling match, little Keanu jumped in. He even wrestled the rock legend.
Money Is Not A Big Deal
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Working in The Matrix, Reeves earned $35 million total after the film became a huge hit. However, the actor decided to hand over some of his points to the franchise's special effects and costume design teams. He donated over $75 million to people he worked with because he thought they deserved it.
"Money is the last thing I think about. I could live on what I have already made for the next few centuries," said Reeves in an interview with Hello! Magazine in 2003.
His Generosity Has Inspired Even The Most Unexpected Fans To Give
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That’s not all, they decided that a day in July of 2010 was going to be "Cheer Up Keanu Reeves Day".
“On June 15th, we plan on sending letters, emails, gifts, and any other niceties and kind words to a real bro, Keanu Reeves…”
Hangs Out With Homeless People
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Is Incredibly Well Read
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The actor has been described as "one of the most voracious readers" by Scott Derrickson, director of The Day the Earth Stood Still.
Had Life-threatening Accidents
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One of the most life-threatening motorcycle accidents he had is on a "demon ride" (that means riding at night with no headlights) in Topanga Canyon. Reeves smashed into the side of a mountain, causing him broken ribs and a ruptured spleen.
Another motorcycle accident in 1996 left him with a broken ankle and a wide, curved scar on his right leg.
You can watch his interview with BBC below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F50kRViqITs
The actor also had a serious accident on the set of A Walk in the Clouds. He took a hockey puck to the face, requiring six stitches right the night before shooting a love scene.
Met A Ghost
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Even when he is an adult, Reeves still sees the figure in his dreams and nightmares.
He once noticed a ghost appearing behind him while having lunch with a lady friend in Austin, Texas.
Wrestled Alice Cooper
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Rock legend Alice Cooper was among the guests who would stop by the Reeves household. When Cooper challenged the two young men to a little rug wrestling match, little Keanu jumped in. He even wrestled the rock legend.
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