He faced a childhood of abandonment, multiple stepfathers, and dyslexia. His athletic aspirations were ruined by injury, and he endured the loss of his daughter, wife, best friend, and sister’s illness.
Despite these hardships, Keanu Reeves consistently helps others. During “The Lake House,” he anonymously gave a costume assistant $20,000 to save her home, and he’s donated significant amounts to hospitals.
On his birthday in 2010, he quietly enjoyed a pastry and coffee with strangers.
After the “Matrix” trilogy, he gave over $50 million to the crew and a Harley-Davidson to each stunt double, totaling millions more. He’s also taken pay cuts to support productions and other actors.
In 1997, he was seen spending time with a homeless man, listening and sharing his day.
Unlike many, he doesn’t publicize his generosity, acting on principle rather than seeking recognition.
He could have anything, but he chooses to be a good person.