The discreet romance between Keanu Reeves and the talented female artist

Behind the pinnacle of his film achievements, Keanu Reeves is still often portrayed as one of the kindest stars in Hollywood but has endured many hardships. The renowned actor grew up in an incomplete family, faced the sudden departure of his closest friend – River Phoenix, witnessed the death of his child and his greatest love – Jennifer Syme, and lacked serious relationships… For many years, the real-life image of the Matrix series star has been associated with depression, sadness, and loneliness. Then, his life became sweeter and more flavorful since the appearance of Alexandra Grant.

Alexandra Grant is a successful visual artist, nine years Keanu Reeves’s junior. She is highly respected in the art community, internationally renowned, and often included in the VIP guest list at artistic events. Her impressive surreal/impressionistic works are displayed in many galleries. The slender figure, towering height of 1.84m, and strikingly gentle face with silver hair make an impression. Author Marc Shapiro commented that Alexandra Grant’s gentle appearance, along with her smart and artistic demeanor, makes many people think of her as an elegant and stylish woman.

In a conversation with Vogue, Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant revealed that they first met at a friend’s party around 2010. They had the opportunity to chat happily and comfortably. Their mutual interest in certain artists, literary works, and films brought two strangers’ souls closer together.

Their fascination with the creative world and harmony in souls led the action star and talented artist to collaborate on a humorous and satirical poetry collection titled “Ode to Happiness” (2011). The work was a playful improvisation, with Keanu Reeves’s witty and sarcastic verses combined with Alexandra Grant’s unique drawings.

Several years later, they collaborated once again on their second book – “Shadows” (2016). Keanu Reeves continued to express his whimsicality and spontaneity through words while Alexandra Grant handled the imagery. After two successful literary projects, this duo became closer, appearing regularly at events as friends and collaborators, unafraid to share their relationship with the media. In 2017, they co-founded the publishing company X Artists’ Books.

Over the years, their relationship progressed from collaborators to close friends and then to lovers. The Hollywood media revealed this process discreetly, to the point where even the keenest observers of artists’ private lives or seasoned paparazzi felt confused. The couple often appeared together at art events, sharing intimate meals, yet it was difficult to determine whether it was a romantic date or just a meeting between friends. An exclusive source to Us Weekly revealed that the two artists truly began dating in the summer of 2017.

After being speculated by the media for several times, in early November 2019, Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant officially confirmed their relationship by appearing together at the LACMA Art + Film Gala event in Los Angeles (USA). The tender images of the couple immediately spread across various newspapers, and their love story became a hot topic of discussion among fans.

At that time, a source from Us Weekly confirmed that they had been dating for several years and emphasized that it was not a secret. People also quoted a separate source: “Keanu wants to openly share his life with Alexandra. The actor is extremely happy and grateful to have her in his life.” Shortly after, Alexandra Grant also mentioned this special event in an interview with Vogue: “I think everyone I know called me in the first week of November, and that was very interesting.”

Since going public with their relationship, Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant have become targets of paparazzi. The couple has often appeared in the media with simple and comfortable everyday moments as well as grand events. Grant’s 1.84m height makes the 7X artist stand tall beside her boyfriend, and she often wears flat shoes to not overshadow those around her.

In the summer of 2020, while Keanu Reeves was busy filming Matrix 4, he and his girlfriend rented a house near the set in Germany to facilitate work and spend time together. Alexandra Grant was often seen visiting her partner on set, and they were also captured in sweet moments when the famous artist accompanied the veteran actor to work.

Since their relationship became known to the world, the John Wick star and his girlfriend have always kept their privacy amidst media and public attention. Their discretion has made them the focus of speculation and rumors about whether they will marry in the future.

In June 2022, Us Weekly revealed that Keanu Reeves introduced his girlfriend to his inner circle, but he wasn’t rushing into marriage. “He’s not in a rush and needs a piece of paper to be sure Alexandra is the one for him. They are soulmates and completely committed for the long haul. After all this time together, things are getting sweeter,” a source shared with the magazine.

Close friends disclosed that Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant maintain a strong relationship through their love for art and culture. “Alexandra enjoys cooking meals for Keanu at home, and they both love movies and books. They have a two-member book club, where the couple ‘savors’ each other’s favorite books,” a source told Us Weekly.

In a rare interview in March 2023, Keanu Reeves shared about his girlfriend when asked about his recent happy moments. The 59-year-old actor expressed, “It was a few days ago when I was with my love. We were in bed, connected to each other, laughing out loud, and then being playful. It felt great. It’s amazing to be together.”

In mid-April 2023, Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant continued to attract attention when they attended a dinner party at an art museum in Los Angeles (USA). They became the center of attention when they exchanged sweet kisses on the red carpet. According to People, the famous artist couple hugged and held hands throughout the evening.