People Shared Their Experiences Meeting Keanu Reeves, And He's Just A Delight
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People Shared Their Experiences Meeting Keanu Reeves, And He's Just A Delight

Ann Casano
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We are often warned about meeting our heroes, as they tend to disappoint... unless your hero happens to be “The One” destined to save us from cyborg enslavement. Keanu Reeves is really cool - folks in Hollywood claim he is one of the kindest people they have ever met, and fan encounters with the actor show he is down-to-earth, charismatic, and generous to boot.  

Here is what it's like to meet Keanu Reeves, according to these internet tales. Reeves, by many accounts, appears to be a normal, average dude who likes to go camping by himself and drive strangers home who live 50 miles out of his way. He will not only pose for pictures with fans, but the Point Break star will also engage them in actual conversation. Play in a pickup hockey league? Reeves may even ask to be the goalie. He enjoys a sandwich every now and then, and doesn't mind the silly memes made with his likeness. Is Keanu Reeves one of the greatest people on Earth? According to these fan stories, absolutely.

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    Reeves Drove A Stranger Home Who Lived 50 Miles Out Of His Way

    Reeves Drove A Stranger Home Who Lived 50 Miles Out Of His Way
    Photo: Point Break / 20th Century Fox

    Redditor/u/rockon4life45 shared about how Reeves not only helped a friend in need but also went way above and beyond what most people would ever do:

    A friend of mine told me that she was once stranded on the side of a highway outside LA when her jalopy broke down. She had no cellphone (that was before most people had cellphones) and no way to call for help. Then a nice black Porsche pulls over and as you can guess, it was Keanu. He tried to help her jump-start the car, and when it didn't work, he called AAA for her. When they towed her car, he offered her to drive her home, which she accepted. He drove about 50 miles out of his destination just to drive her home. She told me she hoped he would hit on her, but he didn't. He was just a gentleman, dropped her at her house, gave her his phone number, and told her to call him if she needed further help.

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    He Slouched In His Theater Chair To Make Sure People Behind Him Could See

    He Slouched In His Theater Chair To Make Sure People Behind Him Could See
    Photo: annainaustin / flickr / CC-BY 2.0

    In February 2012, Keldroc posted a sweet story on Mean Stars about her experience watching Reeves interact with other people. This tale just proves that Reeves has a good heart and genuinely cares:

    Some friends and I went to see Eddie Izzard do a one-night show in LA a couple years ago. We're standing in line outside the theater to be let in, and this guy walks past us and I think, "Wow, that looks like Keanu Reeves." He goes to the box office, gets his tickets, and walks back out past me again, and it's definitely Keanu Reeves. I was pretty stunned, because Keanu Reeves doesn't have to wait in line for anything in LA if he doesn't want to, but he stood out there with us for about half an hour. Inside, he sat near us on the very end on the aisle, accompanied by a woman who I suppose was his date. He's really quite tall, at least 6' 1", and the woman behind him was very short. He realized this and asked her if she could see around him. She couldn't, so he scrunched down and asked "How about now?" and continued to do so until he was almost out of the seat. He ended up switching places with his companion so the woman behind him had a clearer view. We all thought that was pretty f*cking cool.

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    He Made An Effort To Reach Out To Shy Fans

    He Made An Effort To Reach Out To Shy Fans
    Photo: flickr / CC0

    Professional wrestler Kenny Omega had a chance encounter with the Point Break actor at an airport lounge. In November 2016, Omega posted a video describing his conversation with Reeves. The wrestler admitted that even though he really liked Reeves's work, he didn't want to bother the star. However, Reeves could tell Omega was looking his way, and approached the wrestler for a conversation.

    Not only did Omega get to tell the actor how much he enjoyed the underrated Reeves passion project Man of Tai Chi, but Reeves even asked the wrestler if he wanted to take a picture together. Of course Omega wanted a picture, but he probably would have been too shy to ask.

     

     

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    He Made Time To Chat With A Super Fan

    He Made Time To Chat With A Super Fan
    Photo: Mark Dunne / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0

    Of course, there is a price to pay for fame. One of those prices is losing your privacy. Most famous people will say "hi" or perhaps pose for a quick picture. Then there is Keanu Reeves, who engages in actual conversation with his fans. In September 2012, edenite posted about their super friendly Keanu Reeves encounter on Mean Stars:

    I live in Sydney. I didn't recognize him, but I was having lunch with a friend who did and was a massive fan. She spotted him having lunch by himself but was too shy to say something/approach. So I did. He was very polite and charming, even to the point where he asked us what we did (students at the time), where and what we studied, etc. It was very nice of him to chat to us for a few minutes and sign an autograph. Turns out he was in Sydney filming The Matrix.

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    He Formed A Band With A Stranger Just As He Was Blowing Up In Hollywood

    He Formed A Band With A Stranger Just As He Was Blowing Up In Hollywood
    Photo: Dogstar / Myspace

    Rob Mailhouse met Reeves when the actor was just starting out in Hollywood. It was the 1990s and Reeves was in his Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure days. Mailhouse ran into Reeves at a local supermarket in Los Angeles. Mailhouse was wearing a Detroit Red Wings T-shirt at the time, and Reeves approached him and asked if he played hockey. He did.

    Reeves asked if he could play goalie in their pick up hockey game. Soon, Mailhouse and Reeves got into playing music together and eventually formed the band Dogstar.

    "So as we were starting out as a band, he was skyrocketing as an actor. It was kind of extraordinary to watch. But his goal all along was to do music parallel as well. Then, some really good things started to happen to us. Bon Jovi asked us to tour around with them, so we went to Australia and New Zealand," Mailhouse explained.

    Dogstar opened for David Bowie, recorded a few albums, and made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The band would stay together for 12 years. Reeves never ditched Dogstar, even when he was at the height of his fame.

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    He Gave One Fan Suggestions For Their Keanu Reeves Movie Marathon

    He Gave One Fan Suggestions For Their Keanu Reeves Movie Marathon
    Photo: Carolin Bonarde Ucci / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0

    Blogger Jess Witkins and her husband are such huge fans of Reeves that they host a month-long Keanu Reeves-themed movie marathon called #Keanuthon. In September 2015, the couple went for a hike and wound up grabbing beers at a local bar. On a totally chance encounter, they spotted Reeves and followed him into a restaurant. Jess worked her way to a table next to The Matrix star, who introduced himself to her, "Hi, I'm Keanu."

    The star-struck fan and Reeves got to talking and she told him about #Keanuthon. The actor asked which films would be screened and even recommended A Scanner Darkly be added to the list. Jess eventually asked Reeves for a picture. Not only did he oblige, but he also wanted to check the photo and make sure it came out okay. The picture was hazy and the actor suggested they take another. In the end, Jess got her perfect picture.

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    He Offered Up A Seat At A Crowded Coffee Shop To A Complete Stranger

    He Offered Up A Seat At A Crowded Coffee Shop To A Complete Stranger
    Photo: Hardball / Paramount Pictures

    In 2012, Redditor/u/LeCrowing  posted this story about their "normal" encounter with the totally down-to-earth John Wick actor.

    Was at coffee shop and no place to sit. A man said, "Please join me here." I sat and realized it was him and talked about comic books for about 30 [minutes]. Normal as can be.

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    He Apologized To Accidental Trespassers For Not Being Able To Give Them A Ride Home

    He Apologized To Accidental Trespassers For Not Being Able To Give Them A Ride Home
    Photo: Speed / 20th Century Fox

    Imagine you're a Hollywood star and a couple of people just "accidentally" wind up in your yard. Do you call the cops? Yell and scream for them to get off your property? If your name is Keanu Reeves, you just point them in the right direction.

    During a Reddit AMA, Redditor/u/gulpeg described his 1993 encounter with Reeves:

    Hey Keanu. In 1993 I went to L.A., and on my way back from illegally visiting the Hollywood sign, I accidentally landed in your yard. Metallica was blaring on your stereo as you were fixing your Norton motorcycle. I asked you for the quickest way out to get a cab, and you pointed towards your fence. My friend and I were a little star-struck and just stood there.

    Reeves's response to this AMA submission is just as priceless as the story: “Sorry I couldn’t give you a ride!”

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    He Poked Fun At One Of His Catchphrases At A Coffee Shop

    He Poked Fun At One Of His Catchphrases At A Coffee Shop
    Photo: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure / Orion Pictures

    Who hasn't made a "whoa" joke when the name Keanu Reeves is mentioned? In 2011, a deleted Redditor posted this story about his brother's encounter with Reeves at a trendy coffee shop in New York City.

    My brother works at a coffee shop in New York... it's got pretty all right coffee, but the real draw is that they roast their own beans and all the beans are sucked through pneumatic tubes into a machine that grinds and brews all at once. It's a bunch of bells and whistles, and doesn't necessarily make for the best coffee ever. Anyway, Keanu comes into the store and orders a coffee, asks my brother how the whole system works and immediately after he finishes, he pauses, looks surprised and says "Whoa." It was perfect. And it seemed like he was actually interested and impressed by the fancy nature of the coffee shop.

    1,875 votes
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    He Approached A Fellow Camper To Compliment Her Dog

    He Approached A Fellow Camper To Compliment Her Dog
    Photo: John Wick / Summit Entertainment

    In October 2017, Tumblr user reioka told the story of her neighbor's encounter with Reeves. How is it possible for one of the most famous, richest movies stars in the world to be so chill?

    So my neighbor was out camping and met Keanu Reeves who was also camping (I guess he likes dogs because he came up and said “I love these dogs!” about her rottweiler) and she said she thought she was crazy for a minute because no one else knew he was there and it turns out Keanu was just there chilling with a one-man tent and a cooler and his little Dodge car and every time someone looked at him he’d just turn his face away and it’s kind of just solidified in my mind that Keanu Reeves is a cryptid.

    OK, maybe the cryptid conclusion is a little off, but the fact that Reeves was so friendly when he was craving solitude shows he is clearly a wonderful human being. 

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    Reeves Gave One Fan A Sweet Compliment

    Reeves Gave One Fan A Sweet Compliment
    Photo: Marybel Le Pape / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

    It's always wonderful to receive a compliment. Now imagine getting one from Keanu Reeves. Redditor/u/hisoji describes his kind encounter with Reeves:

    I once saw Keanu Reeves at a party in LA... he was walking past me and I said, “Hi, my name is Steven,” and he said, ‘Nice to meet you Steven, I’m Keanu, I like your jacket.’ That was an awesome night.

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    He Has A Great Sense Of Humor

    He Has A Great Sense Of Humor
    Photo: The Matrix / Warner Bros.

    Redditor/u/mangocurry ran into Reeves while the actor was in the Outback filming The Matrix. It's obvious from this quick tale that not only is Reeves a stand up guy, but he also has a sense of humor.

    I met Keanu when he was in Australia doing The Matrix. I knew who he was, but when I asked him what he did for a living, he answered, “I’m a struggling musician." I thought that was sweet.

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    He Stopped To Meet A Family Who Left Him A Message On Their Front Lawn

    He Stopped To Meet A Family Who Left Him A Message On Their Front Lawn
    Photo: @sjhunt305 / Twitter

    While filming for Bill and Ted Face the MusicReeves stopped to meet a family who left him a sign in their front yard. The sign read, "You're breathtaking," a reference to Reeves's surprise speech at the 2019 E3 convention in which he told fans they were "breathtaking." Stacey Hunt, the sign's owner, described the experience in a tweet:

    Wow! Yesterday was a dream come true! We knew [Keanu Reeves] was filming up the street so my son said we need to make a sign that says "You're breathtaking" so we did! A few cars stopped but then a car stopped and there he was!! He actually stopped! Oh my heavens!

    Reeves signed the message with his own, "You're breathtaking," and took a photo with the very surprised but elated family. 

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