Why is Keanu Reeves considered a “good guy” online? (26 photos + 2 videos)

Canadian actor Keanu Reeves can be treated differently. Some people like almost all the films with his participation, and some consider him to be far from a first-class actor. However, on the Internet, he is without a doubt the favorite of the majority.





And it’s not about the memes, of which he periodically becomes the face, but about his humane actions outside the set.



So how much of a good guy is Keanu Reeves?





Let's start with the fact that the actor, even after “The Matrix” became a real hit, did not suffer from star fever. This was noted by his colleagues who had worked with him for more than a decade. For example, this was noted by Rachel Weisz, who played with him in Constantine. Is it so? Let's figure it out further.





Reeves is not one of those people who race for the biggest payday. For example, a role in the film “The Devil's Advocate” could bring him a hefty income, only in this case the producers no longer had enough money for Al Pacino. In this regard, the actor reduced his fee by 2 million.





But this is not the limit. After all, in order for Gene Hackman to take part in the filming of The Understudies, Reeves took an 80% cut in his income. At the same time, the actor does not ignore ordinary workers working on the set. If he finds out that someone needs money, he helps.





That this is true can be seen by how the star manages his fee. Participation in the first "Matrix" brought the actor 114 million dollars, 80 of which he sent to the team working on special effects. For what? So that the next films come out even better.





In addition, he gave each of the film's stuntmen a Harley Davidson motorcycle as a sign of appreciation for their hard work.



Even though we haven't seen John Wick 4 yet, we also know that Reeves awarded the stuntmen with Rolex watches with a commemorative signature.





The actor never put himself above ordinary people. This can be judged by the history that occurred in 2019. Then the flight to the American city of Burbank made an emergency landing in Bakersfield. The passengers did not know what to do next in an unfamiliar place. Reeves suggested that his fellow travelers take a minibus, since it was faster than waiting for a flight, and he paid for it himself.

It would seem that a famous person could easily afford a limo home, but instead he entertained people and posed for their photographs.



In honor of the end of filming of the film “Daughter of God,” released in 2016, it was decided to organize a party in honor of Reeves, who played one of the main roles. Arriving at the right address, the actor saw a long line at the club, but decided not to interfere, using his connections and knowledge.



Instead, he went to the end of the line and waited with everyone else for 20 minutes, despite the celebration being organized in his honor.





His gallantry with women deserves special attention. In all photographs, be it with ordinary girls or famous actresses, the actor never touches them, respecting personal space. The network nicknamed his move the “floating hand.”





At the same time, Reeves does not refuse to help women. For example, on the set of the film “Speed,” Sandra Bullock asked the actor to do everything so that her dress did not ride up in dynamic scenes. Well, Keanu knightly fulfilled this request.





But, as often happens, good people are not spared grief. In the late 90s, Reeves began a serious relationship with Jennifer Syme. However, they broke up after the actress gave birth to a stillborn child. 18 months later she herself died in an accident. Reeves attended the funeral, where he was one of the others as a pallbearer.



After that, he began to actively collaborate with charities, and helped his sister overcome leukemia. Reeves observed the pain his loved one endured, so since then he has regularly donated 70% of the proceeds from films to fight cancer. This is what he did after the recent release of the new “Matrix”.





Despite his continued popularity, Keanu remains one of the most humane actors. So, yes, he rightfully deserves to be considered a good guy.