Keanu Reeves is undoubtedly one of the kindest men in Hollywood. There is an extensive list of stories that highlight his courteous and amiable demeanor towards people, ranging from his care for colleagues on movie sets to funding medical care for children and spending time with his fans. Recently, someone shared an anecdote that perfectly captures Keanu Reeves’ character, revealing how the “Matrix” actor called their grandmother, who had a long-standing crush on him, and chatted with her for several minutes, making her happy. “My grandmother had a crush on Keanu Reeves because he reminded her of my grandfather when he was young,” the person wrote on Reddit. “She saw all his movies, from Bill and Ted to the Matrix.”
According to the Reddit post, the person shared that their relative’s life had greatly deteriorated in recent years due to her health issues. “After suffering a stroke in her early 70s, she was confined to her home for the last decade of her life. Watching movies became her main hobby and provided her with companionship because she rarely got to interact with others.” She found solace in the world of films and, of course, in Keanu Reeves. “Not long after the release of The Matrix, my uncle was dining at an upscale restaurant in LA when Keanu walked in with a woman.” They both felt compelled to inform the actor about their grandmother’s admiration for him. Their grandmother would have been ecstatic to know they had met Reeves.
“After finishing his meal, my uncle approached Keanu’s table and shared that his 80-year-old mother was a big fan and saw all his movies, adding that Keanu reminded her of his father,” the Reddit user wrote. They thought the conversation ended there, but Keanu went above and beyond. “He asked if my uncle had a cell phone, and when he said yes, Keanu said, ‘Give her a call, I want to talk to her.’ He spoke to my grandmother for several minutes and it absolutely made her year.” The kind-hearted actor knew the impact a simple call could have on the isolated 80-year-old. “His genuine kindness and interest in her showed what a truly amazing man he is,” the Reddit user continued. Keanu’s humble and empathetic nature sets him apart from other stars in Hollywood.
Keanu Reeves understands firsthand the struggles of living with a health condition. His sister, Kim, was diagnosed with cancer and he devoted himself to caring for her. Kim fought cancer for a decade before going into remission, and during this time, Reeves sold his home and moved closer to her to be her caregiver. He cooked for her, cleaned her home, and administered her medication. His devotion to his sister caused delays in the production of the first two sequels of “The Matrix”. “She was always there for me, you know. I will always be here for her,” he told The Daily Mail. “I love Kim. She’s so brave, and I want the very best for her. You can star in hit movies, but that’s nothing compared to going through what Kim’s been through.” Kim expressed her gratitude for her brother’s unwavering support, saying, “Keanu helped me so much through my illness. When the pain got really bad, he would sit with me and hold my hand, and keep the ‘bad man’ from making me dance. He was supporting me and comforting me all the time, even when he was away.”
Keanu Reeves is also actively involved in philanthropic work, as he runs a private foundation aimed at providing aid to children’s hospitals and cancer research. Though he rarely talks about it, Reeves spoke to Vogue about his charitable efforts and said, “I have a private foundation that has been running for five or six years, and it helps aid a couple of children’s hospitals and cancer research. I prefer not to associate my name with it and let the foundation do its work.”