Dude. My hubby figured it out. Why Keanu is so nice to everyone. Why he doesn't seem to get too bothered by things. Everyone loves him. He could hang with anyone.

Freaking capybara. We loves him.

This is from the 2/16/1997 Chicago Tribune. I thought you folks might appreciate it.

I was working at a theater for a John Wick screening. Due to the size and location of the theater, actors visiting for screenings wasn’t uncommon. In my time there we’ve had Adam Sandler, Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons, Seth Rogan, and Judd Apatow.(the last two of whom I also got to meet briefly)

We got word Keanu was coming in and to respect his space and privacy which were common instructions given. When he arrived he and a handler came in a back entrance and were greeted by me and two others. They broke protocol and asked for a picture with phones they were supposed to give up, causing the handler to immediately start acting professionally hostile but Keanu didn’t mind in the slightest.

He was immediately warm and kind, taking his hat off and flipping his hair back so the pictures would be clear. I was the third to greet him and wanted a picture more than anything but chose instead to simply shake his hand and thank him for all the hard work and dedication he has for his craft and fans. He replied with not only a firm handshake but what I truly believed to be and honest and genuine “Thanks, I really appreciate it.” Only it was said in his really cool laid back Keanu style.

I bumped into him again later on my way out of work for the evening as he was leaving the building. I was a few steps behind the two of them and asked how it went. He said it went well. I responded that it must be nice to finally see the whole thing in order since you work it in so many small pieces. To which he laughed and said yeah.

His handler spun around and shot me the dirtiest death stare like I had just said something extremely offensive. Again, Keanu didn’t seem to mind. Once outside we both lit up cigarettes and I gave him his space. There was another couple nearby on a bench and they asked for a smoke. I had just had my last one and apologized but Keanu leaned in without hesitation and offered some of his.

At first I thought this was tacky of them but I quickly realized that they didn’t recognize him yet because when he leaned in they exploded with excitement. He perked right up and did the typical meet and greet thing with them much to the dismay of his handler.

It was about this time that his car and driver arrived for the evening. When the car parked and the driver got out he went around to go open the rear passenger door but Keanu stopped him. Instead he greeted the driver, put his arm around his shoulder and walked him back to the driver side, sat him in and closed his door. Keanu then walked around, opened the front passenger door, got in and then they drove off together.

He was everything you’ve ever heard or read online and more. Everything he said, did, even the way he moved, just exuded extreme humility and gratitude. That’s why I’ll always tell people that Keanu is my favorite human being period. Not actor, human. We should all try to be a bit more excellent every day.

TLDR: I met Keanu Reeves while working at a movie theater and he was absolutely wonderful in every way imaginable.

For the millionth time I’m looking up his filmography & I am reminded that in the same year (1991) he came out with Point Break, Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey & the aforementioned. This just reminds me of how hard-working he’s always been; such a wide range of characters & portrayals. I know he’d already done a few things before this (some of my faves) all in one year & then he followed this up with Coppola’s Dracula in 1992, and went on to have a powerhouse of a decade & then some, but it amazes me how early in his career he was really nailing it & doing some really notable work/art 😍😊

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👉 Here's a great infographic that explains what's going on

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