Alexandra Grant Gives Rare Insight Into Her ‘Inspiring’ Romance With Partner Keanu Reeves

Oct 02, 2023

Actor Keanu Reeves, 59, is known to be one of Hollywood's nicest guys. On top of being a movie star, in recent years, he's also developed a reputation as "the internet's boyfriend" due to how much netizens love him. There are many reasons that fans love Reeves — from the fact that he's a bonafide action star whose filmography includes "The Matrix" and "John Wick" franchises, among other notable movies, to becoming the star of many popular memes. Reeves is simply one of Hollywood's most beloved actors and an icon of the internet.

While Reeves is known for being one of Hollywood’s most beloved, friendly, and down-to-earth actors, he also has a dark past that is full of heartbreak. This included the loss of a daughter, who was stillborn, with his then-girlfriend Jennifer Syme before she herself passed away unexpectedly during a car accident, all within the space of about two years.

After taking time for himself to heal, the eligible bachelor then sought love and eventually fell in love with 50-year-old American visual artist Alexandra Grant. Overnight, the world became interested in the woman who stole Reeves' heart. But alongside joy for the couple, the artist has been dealt an unfair amount of criticism, too.

But despite the negativity that surrounded the couple, their love prevailed, and they have not shied away from expressing their love and affection for each other. Notably, Reeves and Grant are a couple who are confident about showing the public their admiration. 

And in September 2023, Grant candidly spoke with People about just how much Reeves and their relationship means to her.

Reeves’ and Grant's relationship first became public in November 2019, when they were photographed holding hands at a Los Angeles event, as reported by People. The couple had already been together for a few years but hadn't gone public until then. Interest in Grant, who is an artist and philanthropist based in Los Angeles, grew quickly. According to The New York Times, the two met at a dinner party in 2009, and after that, they became business partners and friends.

They even collaborated on a 2011 book, “Ode to Happiness.” This led them to build a publishing house together, X Artists’ Books, which is described on their website as “a small publisher of thoughtful, high-quality, artist-centered books that fit within and between genres.” 

In March 2020, Grant gave an interview with Vogue magazine. She explained that many friends and acquaintances contacted her with questions about her relationship when she and Reeves first went public. She explained:

"I think every single person I knew called me in the first week of November, and that's fascinating. But the question I've been asking in all of this is: 'What is the opportunity for good?'" 

Grant opened up about how the couple started working professionally together for the first time around 2011 when they published "Ode to Happiness," which includes Reeves’ poetry and Grants’ drawings. “The book was made as a surprise, by me, for Keanu, as a private gift,” Grant told Vogue.

Grant was further asked about the possibility of marriage and gave a clever answer that avoided the question.

Grant said:

"Over a glass of wine... I would love to tell you. Love at every level is deeply important to my identity. How's that for dodging the question? I do not believe that isolation is the way. There is a period of isolation that I do as a painter, but I deeply value the experience of being in relationships."  

Grant grew up in various places around the world, including Spain, France and Mexico. Her upbringing must have been the inspiration for her attraction to the written word, and as an artist, she incorporates text into her work.  

Reeves and Grant undoubtedly have a shared love of art, and they've both traveled widely. 

“Keanu wants to openly share his life with her,” a source told People. “He is extremely happy and grateful to have Alex in his life.” 

While it seems like they’re a good match, not everyone seems to think that Reeves and Grant's relationship makes total sense, especially since Grant isn’t exactly a typical Hollywood girlfriend, as she herself admitted in her interview with Vogue.

“I’m a 6ft 1in woman with white hair,” she told the magazine. “You know, the idea of fitting in. If I wanted to look like Kim Kardashian, I would have to have surgery removing about a foot off my legs.” 

But regardless of what people think of Reeves’s romance with Grant, it’s nice to see the actor in a happy relationship. After everything he’s been through, he deserves it. 

Despite the criticism the couple has faced and the unnecessary comments that Grant has received, the two remain very much in love. Reeves, to show appreciation and adoration to his partner, has always spoken dearly about Grant and their relationship. 

In a March 2023 interview with People, Reeves had a very passionate revelation when he was asked when the last time he felt bliss was.

"A couple of days ago with my honey,” he said. “We were in bed. We were connected. We were smiling and laughing and giggling. Feeling great. It was just really nice to be together."

In September 2023, Grant had her own interview with People and boasted about Reeves. The artist mentioned being “so proud” and “happy” for Reeves with his career in film and with his band, Dogstar. She also talked about their deep-hearted relationship.

“The good news about falling in love as an adult is that I had built my own career by the time that my relationship had begun,” Grant explained. “I feel very confident in the relationship on the red carpet. I feel confident on it alone.” She added, "It's interdependent and independent in the best ways.”

Grant’s confidence was certainly on display when she and Reeves attended the red carpet for the 2023 Museum of Contemporary Art Gala together. The beautiful couple even shared a sweet kiss in front of all the cameras!

Grant told People more about how she and Reeves work well together. She explained:

“What I love about Keanu and our exchange is that we're pushing each other to build new roads. Seeing the other person's problem-solving is inspiring, like, ‘Oh, well, okay, this one, that's a cul-de-sac. How do I try this other thing?’”

Grant added, “He's such an inspiration to me. He's so creative, he's so kind. He works so hard.”

It’s heartwarming to see their relationship continue to flourish.

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