Hollywood: A place where big careers and humility are mutually exclusive. Where self promotion is the way to what you want. People are used as steps to your goal and having a conscience is something you have to be rid of as soon as possible. Wait…am I talking about Hollywood or Washington DC? Meh, I digress.
I say all of these things because it is even more astonishing that there are people who work in Hollywood who manage to not fall into this pit. Keanu Reeves appears to be one of those people.
Be mindful of this: This article is not being written to discuss his acting ability. I myself do not find him to be a terrible actor. There have been some roles where he was wooden and definitely roles where he has seemed to be the stoner surfer quite a bit. It is easy to label him as just the handsome guy and that is why he gets roles in movies. But again – not why we’re here. I want to discuss Keanu Reeves the man. So I will.
In the early part of his career he was only spoken of for his acting, but as time has passed, he has become known for being humble and generous, and for having a kind personality—qualities that seem to resonate with people on a deep level. People were not aware of what kind of person he is due to in no small way his diligent work at being a private person. In the last 5 years or so, the fact that he is a phenomenal guy has come to the forefront due in large part because of social media.
Despite being a huge Hollywood star, Keanu is famously humble. He avoids the spotlight, rarely engages in self-promotion, and has been seen using public transport like any regular person. His low-key attitude, even in the face of enormous success, makes him relatable.
