All of this only confirms to us that it’s not just Keanu’s roles that have made him into 2019’s unexpected breakout healthy star: It’s also his offscreen persona. Keanu seems to be symbolic of our new interest in reevaluating and reassessing what we value most in our most beloved actors.
Reeves’s generosity was perhaps the most important factor in why people adore him so much, with news of him taking pay cuts and funding production budgets. And yet, there are still many who bemoaned the fact that Grant’s age had come into the equation at all.
What Makes Keanu so Likable?
But what makes Keanu so different, so likable? And why did it take the public so long to realize his talents and shift toward profound respect? Why is it that Keanu’s moment is arriving right now and in such force? The audience’s awareness of Reeves’s authenticity has only grown throughout his career as an actor.
At a glimpse, there are loads in his filmography to review; there may be no one else at Reeves’s level who has appeared in such diverse, culturally dominant films over such a sustained time.
His Offscreen Persona
He embodies some of our most rigidly masculine cinematic tropes — the badass action hero, the unstoppable cop, the martial arts master, the guy who levels up to save the world and rescue the girl — can also be a gentle, soft-spoken, wholesome guy who avoids all those tropes.
Reeves has made an impact in nearly every film genre — and most of that work has earned him progressively more endearing as a talented, relatable, fun, even wholesome celebrity.
Comparing Alexandra Grant to Helen Mirren
Is the most interesting thing about Grant really her age? She’s a highly accomplished artist, a philanthropist, and a babe. Can she please not be reduced to ‘Keanu’s age-appropriate girlfriend?' Many fans have posted on various social media platforms about Grant's resemblance to Helen Mirren, who herself is a stunning woman with silver locks as well. Of course, Helen Mirren is flattered by the comparison.
While Helen Mirren may not be in a romantic relationship with Keanu Reeves, as she's been married to director Taylor Hackford for over two decades and she has nothing but respect for Keanu, saying he's a "lovely person."
Rumors of Engagement
As they have been dating for a while, they still manage to keep a low profile. Their relationship is not that visible to the public eye, and they've done well to hide their involvement. There aren’t many reports about them, but there are rumors that they are already engaged recently.
The unnamed source went on and claimed that Reeves and Grant are ready to tie the knot, but we're not so sure just yet as this could all be hearsay.