Keanu Reeves never gave up on finding love, even after he faced the tragedy of losing his girlfriend and daughter. But the 58-year-old found his match with artist Alexandra Grant. The couple kept their relationship hidden for years, but now fans see them holding hands in public.
Keanu Reeves is known to be a man of few words, especially regarding his private life. The actor had taken a step back from relationships after he lost his girlfriend a year after they lost their child at birth.
At 52 years old, Reeves had an interview and was asked if he planned on settling down anytime soon. The actor thought he was too old to have children but wanted to start a family.
The interviewer told Reeves not to give up on his dream of having children because it was possible to be a parent at any age, and Reeves said, “I know, I know I am going to start using chemistry.”
Besides being a celebrity that keeps to himself, Reeves has also made a few funny comments about his age. When he turned 40, he joked that he was buying a Ferrari and embracing the mid-life crisis lifestyle.
However, a few years ago, Reeves went public with his girlfriend, Alexandra Grant. Actress Jennifer Tilly revealed that the couple had been together for years but kept their relationship under wraps.
Tilly said she remembered speaking to Grant a few years back and was shocked to hear her introduce herself as Reeves’ girlfriend. Tilly added, “She was so cool I thought she was lesbian.”
The couple had made several appearances together, but no one knew they were more than friends. Hence, it was astonishing that they managed to keep their relationship a secret in Hollywood.
However, Tilly was not the only one surprised about Reeves and Grant’s romance; fans were ecstatic to see the actor happy again.
Fan’s Reaction to Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant’s Relationship
Reeves is one of the most loved celebrities and is often praised for his kindness. Most fans that interacted with the actor have only had pleasant experiences; therefore, when he announced his relationship, they were glad he finally found happiness.
Fans took to Twitter to gush over their new favorite Hollywood couple. One fan screamed at the sight of them holding hands on the carpet.
Most fans adored that Reeves was dating an age-appropriate woman since some of the age gaps in Hollywood tend to be significant. So, fans praised him for being a good man and appreciated him for embracing a refreshingly normal romantic life.
Other people admitted that they do not always find celebrity couples exciting, but Reeves and Grant were the exceptions. One fan even said the one thing most can agree on is that the “Matrix” deserved to finally be happy.
It was also amazing to see that actor with one of the biggest smiles on the carpet. Reeves and Grant looked at each other with love and could not stop laughing, which was a sight most fans were delighted to witness.
After decades of keeping his dating life a secret, fans knew that Reeves and Grant had something special and planned to stay strong for the long run.
The Story behind Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant’s Book Collaboration
Before Reeves made his relationship public, he was symbolized as one of the loneliest celebrities in the media. One paparazzi photo of him eating a sandwich alone on a bench even started the hashtag “cheer up, Keanu.”
However, a close source revealed that the “John Wick” star and his artist’s girlfriend were in it for the long run, and Reeves was extremely happy to have her in his life.
But the couple started as good friends before they took things to the next level. While it is unknown when their relationship started, it is clear that Grant and Reeves worked together as artists and friends.
In 2011, Reeves published a book of poetry and art called “Ode to Happiness,” and the story behind the book started as a joke in his friendship circle. Grant shared that they had book editor Janey Bergam, who is also their friend, at their house and were listening to somber music, then Reeves started making fun of how sad the internet has made him look.
Eventually, Reeves’ jokes turned into a poem, and Bergam passed it on to Grant, who spent six months turning it into a book. Grant said the thought process of turning the poem into a book took a lot of time, but the drawing was quick once she had it figured out.
The artist likes to make art that connects text and language, so in this case, she wanted to think of drawings that would mimic the humor and sadness behind the poem because Reeves made it clear that the book was not a replica of his life, rather a humorous take on the memes made about him.
The book does consist of sad lines, like “I draw a hot sorrow bath/In my despair room,” or “I hate myself face cream,” and “alone again in silk pajamas.”
Although Reeves said the poem was not about how depressed he was, he admitted that he did own silk pajamas and loved using face cream, but he didn’t take sad baths alone.
But the book came to life after Grant gifted him with the finished product. Reeves loved it so much that he believed other people needed to share the same feeling, and his friends also encouraged him to publish it.
So, Grant and Reeves flew to Germany to meet with Gerhard Steidl, one of the best printers. It was essential to the artists that the paper they printed the drawings on was good quality and provided the readers with a unique experience.
Besides their successful collaboration, Reeves and Grant have only gotten closer as a couple. The two were seen out with their masks, holding hands, and walking to have a gourmet dinner with their friends.
Reeves looked stylish in a black velvet blazer, a black shirt, and black pants, then paired it with brown boots and a hat for the cold. Grant matched the dark theme and wore black flowy pants, a baseball jacket covered in glitter, and black boots. She kept her simple in a ponytail and carried a black pouch.
Besides being a successful artist, Grant also worked as a college professor in the early days of her career. She helped expand the knowledge of many students in different colleges, but her interest in teaching must have come from her parents, who were both professors.
From 2009 to 2011, Grant worked at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, and at the same time, she led an MFA seminar at Cal State Northridge in 2010.
The artist then became a mentor at Pacific Northwest College of Art’s Distance MFA program from 2013 to 2014 and continued working at Syracuse University in 2015.
Reeves keeps his life on the low, but he knows the price of being famous; Grant, on the other hand, admitted that she was shocked at the number of calls she received from people asking her about her relationship with Reeves.
She wondered what benefit came from her answers, but the couple was made for each other, so the public attention has not distracted them from enjoying their relationship in private.
Grant and Reeves also find ways to work on their crafts despite their busy schedules. When Reeves was filming “John Wick 4” in Germany, Grant spent several months learning german and painting. The artist was even seen dropping her boyfriend off at work and spending time on set.
Grant is lucky to have a man that finds it rewarding to learn from women. Reeves said he finds it intriguing to understand the mystery and the depth of women, and to him, making a woman laugh is the best thing ever.
Future Marriage Plans
When Reeves was in his 40s, he opened up about wanting to get back into the dating scene and eventually get married. But the actor knew it would take time and work to get there, but he was willing and did his best not to spend much time alone.
However, the actor hit the jackpot when he met Grant because he found someone he already knew and had a lot in common with. The couple reportedly met at dinner, and Reeves could not stop talking about how much of a talented artist she was.
Even though Reeves is private about his life, he is still a big celebrity that can catch a lot of attention, but he has mastered the art of going unnoticed.
So, Tilly said when she bumped into Reeves at Grant’s art opening, he did his best to stay low-key. Fans love that Reeves and Grant are private about their relationship and stay as normal as possible without the Hollywood glitz and glam.
Things are serious between the couple, and they have been together for a long time, so marriage questions are also starting to come up.
A source said Reeves was planning on going down on one knee, but he was not in a rush. Additionally, he was secure in what he and Grant had, that he did not need a piece of paper to validate they were meant to be together.
Grant was also asked about their future plans and if she wanted to get married, but the artist found an eloquent way to dodge the question.
Firstly, she explained that she had been part of many marriages. She officiated one wedding and was a bridesmaid seven times. She even shared some of the moments on her Instagram. Grant posted a picture of her bridesmaid manicure and where she pronounced her friend’s husband and wife.
But as for thoughts on marriage, Grant said that conversation would need a glass of wine. However, regarding her relationship with Reeves, the artist expressed that she valued every stage of their love.
Despite Reeves’s long journey to finding love, he never gave up on believing that he had someone out there for him. He even reiterated that giving up on finding your soulmate is letting go of finding the kind of happens that will make up for all the suffering and pain that comes with life. “I will always be in love with love,” said Reeves.
Grant and Reeves are on the same page regarding their relationship and are not trying to rush each other into decisions they are not ready for. But above all else, the artist has embraced that true love is possible at any age, and the 58-year-old and his 50-year-old visual artist are only getting stronger.
