In 1999, Keanu Reeves became most famous for his role in the groundbreaking science fiction film, The Matrix. It earned an impressive $463.5 million at the box office and was nominated for and won four Academy Awards. The Matrix is a happy story in a lot of ways, but the life of its star wasn’t always.
Now 50 years old, Keanu’s life has been full of more tragedy than you would expect from a movie star. Despite each setback, he’s kept pushing forward. It’s helped develop himself into the awesome person that he is on and off the screen. At the age of three, his father left their family. They stayed in touch for a few years, but after the divorce and moving from city to city, they fell out of contact. Keanu attended four different high schools and struggled with dyslexia, making his education more challenging than it is for most. Eventually he left high school without earning a diploma, though through sheer will, he is an avid reader now. At the age of 23, his closest friend River Phoenix died of a drug overdose. During a Reddit AMA last year, Keanu said: “He was a remarkable human person and actor. We got along very well, and I miss him. I think of him often.”
In 1998, Keanu met Jennifer Syme. The two fell instantly in love and by 1999, Jennifer was pregnant with their daughter. Sadly, after eight months, their child was born stillborn. They were devastated by her death and it eventually ended their relationship. 18 months later, Syme would die in a car accident. In 2006, Reeves told Parade Magazine, “Grief changes shape, but it never ends.” It’s a lesson that we’ll all likely learn. Even with those incredible tragedies, Reeves would push on. He’s starred in a variety of blockbusters and has become a wealthy man, but the pain of his losses has changed how he thinks about money. He’s well known in Hollywood for being among the more charitable actors. After the successes of The Matrix and its sequels, Reeves gave $80 million of his $114 million earnings to the special effects and makeup staff of the films. He also took pay cuts on the films The Replacements and The Devil’s Advocates so stars like Gene Hackman and Al Pacino would agree to be in the film while keeping casting within the designated budget. There are some incredible personal accounts of his kindness as well.
Redditor Kahi made the following comment about the Sad Keanu meme: “A family friend builds movie sets, doesn’t design, is one of the poor dudes that just builds. Anyways he worked on the set for the Matrix and Keanu heard about family trouble he was having and gave him a $20,000 Christmas bonus to help him out. He also was one of the only people on the set that genuinely wanted to know people’s names, would say hello and mean it, and would talk to people as if they were his peers and not below him just because they were practically making nothing to build a set. I’ve never heard anyone say Keanu is a douche, seems like the nicest person in Hollywood from a second hand experience.” In his AMA, he told fans that he likes to keep it simple. In 2003, Keanu told Hello! Magazine: “Money is the last thing I think about. I could live on what I have already made for the next few centuries.”
Even though he’s likely worth $100 million, the man still rides the subway. And he’s super nice about it too.
So in the end, I think we can all pretty well agree that even in the face of tragedy, a stellar person can thrive.
source: Higher Perspective via Real Farmacy
Nice to hear about him.
Your compassion is overwhelming
amazing man
Thanks.
Omg
A remarkable man and so much sorrow in his life
Respect!✌️❤️
Nobody knows grief& broken heart until it’s happened to u & no .amount of money can take the pain away I for sure understand him. Love his strength.
Great actor so sorry for all your tragedies you still have to live on for themand yourself
Truly inspiring
Strength come from within,that special love
This has gone around before….hope he still isn’t in the same predicament … Come on!
Keanu Reeves you need to move on and face the new chapter of your life God bless
Yes for his level of down and out may be way different from mine, yet still the same
Love this man
He is amazing!
compassion is not finite to those who have experienced sadness. having been badly hurt, i am always there to help others.i wish i could do more. i have nothing to give but my time and a listening ear.
great actor with a good heart
He’s one of the ”good” guys.
Me too!!you have to try and move on!!I’ve been physically and emotionally broken but have immense compassion and empathy for people!!
Dame-Tez Mackay
How many times did you post it ?:)))
<3
Well i love him more than a little. Good man. Summer Craker sky Sky Yvonne Craker
I’ve watched it like six times
BLESSINGS <3 TO ALL WHO GIVE WITH LOVE <3 AND COMPASSION <3
Well billy Ocean said : ” when the going gets tough the tough get going”. You are not alone and you are loved .
This dude is the best. Not necessarily at acting… But truly as a human being, he is top grade, upper echelon, high shelf, person. His off screen life is epic
You must not know what true loneliness and depression feels like . family is everything.
Come on brother, lift your eyes unto the hills from where come your help creator of heaven and earth for he is not finish with you yet he has a bigger plan for your life in Jesus name Amen.
Love this guy
Heather Mathiasen
u so kute love u po godbless u more
It’s in his eyes..
Малко от сорта : “Изгори за да им а светло на другите”
I’ve read this same article! Poor keanu
Wallowing.
Great story, Rip…thanks for sharing…
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, live and let live. Grief over personal (lost) love, is a very lonely process. No one knows what the individual is going through. Let him be, let him do it his way.
remembering ‘Salutation to the Cloud’ <3
It’s okay to donate & help the World… But you must put yourself as Priority first !! What’s the use of it… when you are emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually broken ?! You can’t please people.. just because….
I would like to invite Keanu to our project, which might make him happy? http://www.happyevolution.org/en – could be our first international Hero. I wonder if he sees this comment?
Sure that if you are a millionaire you don’t really think about money. Only those that don’t have any or not enough obssess about money as they have to survive on a daily basis with the little they possess. Not to say he is not generous of course, but he can afford to be financially speaking, that is the difference. Although a generous heart shows up in many different ways regardless of money
I loved him before,now I love him more.
If you ever read these comments Keanu and if it lifts you – I “get” you! Hauntingly Familiar! ? Let’s have Tea/Coffee☕?
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People should read his life, if they exactly don’t know how to act humanely.
Would you stop you religious bullshit?
Can I get a haleluja? In JEEEEEEEEZUS NAMMMMEEE
wake up stupid person
Learning form you
sweet po
keanu reeves
Quite a story Quite a human being Thank you for sharing
I love this guy.
I did not know that…except he rides the subway..lol
Is he a Born Again Christian..I pray he is For His Soul Spirit Everlasting. .no work will save us but only through Jesus Salvation Victory
I hate it happen
<3 Amazing special soul <3
People care brother
Keanu Reeves also started one of the coolest well designed Motorcycles called the Arch Motorcycle. I only wish I could afford one. I am hoping one day they sell enough of them to make a affordable priced version.
Steve Lynn from his post is clearly really jealous, or in love with Keanu. It is probably both!
Ang Jel you should show this story to your form
This is one very special man. I really wish I could meet him. Just to shake his hand, and let him know how I respect him. A very true honest Gentleman. A totally beautiful human being.
your brain is fried
I pray god plz.. bless him…
This reminds me of a funny conversation with my grandson a few years ago when he was taking Advanced Algebra. He said to me: “Grandma, what do you remember about matrix?” I replied: ” Keanu Reeves”. There was a silence, and then “. . .What?” I said: “Keanu Reeves. . . he starred in Matrix.” Another silence and then “You’re not helping.” And yes, Keanu Reeves is one of the good ones!
Great actor and a great man. Love all his movies
My hero…
He Inspired My Life A Lot. Thanks
What a solid guy. Love him!
He needs God in his life period.
Get some new loved ones.
But Jaco , Sita speaks on behalf of thousands ! Peace brother .
I have always been a huge fan. He is a real person.
Awesome actor ..
You mean in Gods name?
In Gods name, Jesus was merely a man send by God as mercy to mankind!
Just remember that some of the most influential people i.e Abraham, Noah, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad all left this temporary world of our without One Dinar (dollar) to their Name!!!
You are awesome, not selfish.
Sounds like he’s reached the state of life we know as Job written of in the Bible.
I can’t love him anymore than I already do. He’s absolutely fabulous in every capacity at least in my eyes.
BabaYega
Bless him – i knew he was one of the gooduns of life – his acting is superb and clearly, is rooted in his capacity to empathise with others.
I love him so much .. the best actor ever
I alwayes adored Keanu Reeves!
since i was 15 years old i liked him as a man he has a good character. and as an actor. im gonna be 27 next month and i still adore him and forever.
This guy is one class act. This guy has not had it easy. If you follow his footsteps, you cannot go wrong. A true gentleman. Thank you Keanu. If there was anyone that I would like to meet, it is Keanu.
He is such an amazing man
❤
xxoo
He stands tall!
Such a good person.
This is a song I have been planning to learn to sing and play on my guitar.
What a song. It will be well worth the effort.
I’ve always loved this man!
I can feel his soul.
It is nice to know there are humble people out there. They give and dont ask for much back at all…….i know that.
Always loved him …. now I know why ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Ahaha, true to be said.
Keanu the one and only actor i will always like forever.
Tragedies like most people have. Sorry.
Unfortunately you will likely find that generally. people with more money are less generous, as that’s how they end up with millions.
Wrong. you must be Jehovah Witness. Deceived. Jesus said no man cometh unto the Father but by me. Jesus said if you have seen me you have seen the Father. God Jesus Holy Spirit the Trinity are one. Seems like a lame belief to have to believe you need to be chosen of the 144,000 to make it to Heaven. But newsflash there really is a hell contrary to what your watchtower cult would teach otherwise. Wise up my friend before it’s too late.