‘Why Does It Look Staged?’: Keanu Reeves, 59, Kisses His Girlfriend, Sparking Mixed Reactions from Fans

During a break on set, Keanu Reeves was seen sharing a kiss with his girlfriend, Alexandra Grant. The couple's affectionate moment elicited varied responses from fans, with some praising their love and connection, while others speculated that their passionate kiss appeared fake and staged.

Keanu Reeves and his longtime love Alexandra Grant first met at a dinner party in 2009, where they became acquainted. They subsequently collaborated on two art books before making their red carpet debut together at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in November 2019.

Grant and Reeves were recently spotted sharing an affectionate moment on the set of his latest film, "Good Fortune," in Los Angeles. The couple exchanged a sweet kiss and shared a laugh during a break in filming.

Grant leaned in close to Reeves, playfully dancing after he showed her something on his cell phone, prompting another kiss from the actor. Their affectionate interaction on set reflects the strong bond and love the couple have shared for years now.

The "Point Break" star was in a casual look, with a black jacket layered over a white tee, paired with jeans and brown shoes for his time on set. Due to his role in the movie, Reeves sported a shorter haircut, departing from his usual long black tresses.

Alexandra Grant opted for a rocker-chic ensemble, donning a black leather jacket, grey jeans, and black lace-up boots. She styled her silver hair into a ponytail, exuding effortless coolness, and completed her look with sunglasses.

Online users reacted to the intimate moment between Reeves and his girlfriend. "He deserves it," one user shared. "I'm glad that he have a girlfriend," commented another fan. "Awww💕I just want what Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves have🥰😙," gushed another admirer.

However, some speculated about their relationship status. "I thought they broke up," one user noted, while another declared that this intimate moment was, "a lie." "And the kiss was staged," another user chimed in. Echoing similar doubts, a fan wrote, "I don't know…it almost seems fake."

Other individuals claimed that Grant was "an attention seeker" because she looked at the camera to make sure their kiss was captured. A user who reiterated these comments argued, "It's not a passionate kiss and it is bad enough that you repeatedly look into the camera."

A user with much to say, jotted, "It also obviously that these aren't what you think is being seen here either...why does it look staged? (...) why do they both look at the camera as if they the camera was planted there?"

Grant and Reeves were last seen in public at the William Morris Endeavor's annual pre-Oscars bash on March 9, 2024. The couple posed with their old friends and were captured mingling with guests in a short clip shared on TikTok.

Reeves and his girlfriend have often maintained a private stance, seldom delving into the intricacies of their relationship publicly. In March 2023, Keanu Reeves offered a glimpse into his romance with Alexandra.

When prompted to share his "last moment of bliss," he revealed that it was "A couple of days ago with my honey. We were in bed. We were connected." The movie star expressed his joy, saying, "We were smiling and laughing and giggling. Feeling great. It was just really nice to be together."

In contrast, when asked about marriage in 2020, Grant skillfully sidestepped the question by emphasizing the importance of love in her life. She expressed her belief that relationships are essential, highlighting her preference for connection over isolation, despite valuing moments of solitude in her artistic endeavors.

By the time Grant and Reeves made their public debut on the red carpet, they had already been friends for approximately ten years. It was rumored that the actor desired to openly acknowledge their romantic relationship.

The duo's collaboration began in 2011 with Reeves' book "Ode To Happiness," where Grant contributed illustrations, marking her debut as an artist and his as a writer. This collaboration continued in 2016 with Reeves' book "Shadows," once again featuring Alexandra's artwork.

The lovebirds' professional relationship is now romantic and from their public display of affection, Grant and Reeves are still in love and going strong.

As we previously reported on October 1, 2023, Alexandra Grant opened up about her relationship with Keanu Reeves in a rare interview

On September 22, 2023, Grant attended the Los Angeles Beverly Arts Icon Awards by herself. While there, an interviewer asked her whether it was easier or harder to participate in red carpet events alone, and Grant answered that she feels just as confident walking the carpet alone as she is when she is with her beau.

She credited her ease to the fact that she had already been somewhat established in her career by the time she fell in love and pursued a relationship with Reeves. Following her confirmation of her and Reeves' interdependent yet independent relationship, the question of how Grant and Reeves' careers intersect and how their professional environments mesh came up.

After mapping out her frustrations when it comes to her creative process, Grant spoke about how she and Reeves push each other to achieve great things. Of Reeves and their motivational efforts for each other, Grant expressed:

"What I love about Keanu and our exchange is that we're pushing each other to build new roads...He's such an inspiration to me. He's so creative, he's so kind. He works so hard."

When it comes to their professional pursuits and passions, Grant and Reeves' careers work hand in hand, and at the center of each one's profession is the art of storytelling. While Grant's work entails telling a story in a more private performative manner, producing a painting or an object from text, Reeves' involves transforming that material object into a public performance.

Grant stated that both she and Reeves are researchers and readers at heart who care about telling the stories of characters and people. For the visual artist, there are many similarities between her creative pursuits and Reeves'.

The couple influences each other positively, bringing out the best in each other. According to Grant, her art even changed after she met Reeves. She recalled an instance a few years ago when someone commented on how much happier her work appeared to be.

Reeves and Grant are also super supportive of each other and everything they do, like Grant being a superfan of the "John Wick" star's band Dogstar. While discussing details about their romance, she also boasted about Reeves' musical talents, going to the band's first public show, and knowing all the lyrics to all the tracks on their latest album.

She also mentioned how proud she was to see the band performing so well after they reunited for the first time in 20 years. According to Grant, "I'm glad they're able to do it...really great that Keanu has the ability to pivot to being a musician."