Keanu Reeves continues to solidify himself as the real people's champion, this time by joyfully indulging a young fan's barrage of questions.
Reportedly worth a few hundred million dollars, the celeb isn't doing bad in the financial department. But if love is the real wealth of this world, the dude's absolutely filthy stinkin' rich.
Everyone loves Keanu.
He's been dubbed the "nicest man in Hollywood" and a recent interaction has proven to be another gem in that crown.
Reeves had just deboarded a flight from London to NYC when he was approached in the baggage area by an obviously excited and nervous young fan.
A journalist who happened to be on the same flight captured the interaction between the two, then shared on Twitter all the heartwarming cuteness he witnessed.
Because journalists know the important stories.
\u201cKeanu Reeves was on my flight from London to NYC today. A young boy asked for an autograph at baggage & then began to fire off a series of rapid-fire questions. Keanu happily responded to every single one\u2026\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201cKid: Why were you in London?\n\nKR: Filming a documentary.\n\nKid: I saw online you were at the Grand Prix (pronouncing the x)\n\nKR: Yes, the Grand Prix (in a French accent, without correcting him). F1! Race cars!\n\nKid: Do you drive?\n\nKR: Not F1, but I like riding motorcycles.\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201cKid: Do you live in NY?\n\nKR: I live in LA.\n\nKid: How long are you gonna be in New York? \n\nKR: Four days! No\u2026 five. Five days! \n\nKid: Why are you in NY?\n\nKR: Gonna see a broadway show!\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201cKid: What broadway show?\nKR: American Buffalo! Mamet!\n\nKid: Where are you staying in NY?\nKR: Midtown!\n\nBy this time the kid was running out of questions, so Keanu started grilling him \ud83e\udd23 Why were you in Europe? What galleries did you go to in Paris? What was your favorite?\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201cThe man could not have been nicer, especially after an international flight. I thought I\u2019d share this because the dude is a class act and little moments like this can make such a big difference in people\u2019s lives. We need more Keanus!\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201cAnd yes, I geeked out a little and asked for a photo. I mean\u2026 had to. Have a happy 4th everyone!\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
The encounter left Andrew Kimmel more than a little moved by the joy that simple kindness can bring, and by Keanu consistently choosing kindness time after time, no matter how exhausted he must be.
Twitter loved it too!
\u201c@andrewkimmel\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201cIf Keanu ever wants to be emperor of the world he will have my loyalty until death.\u201d— Patrick W. Watson (@Patrick W. Watson) 1657046450
\u201c@andrewkimmel My new life motto: "Be like Keanu."\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201c@andrewkimmel That is so cool! How many would have taken time to answer all of the young man's questions!!? I adore Keanu Reeves as an actor, but now my respect for him is beyond the Matrix!!!\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201c@andrewkimmel I hate stardom culture but if I had to choose one man that deserves to be worshiped it would be him. They literally make rap songs about him and he's still more humble than myself.\n\nThe guy is such a gem\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
And, as many pointed out, this isn't unusual for Reeves.
Reeves so often indulges his fans, exhibiting the kind of patience and kindness we rarely expect from worldwide celebrities, that people regularly chime in with their own "Kind Keanu" stories.
That's exactly what happened here, unsurprisingly.
\u201c@andrewkimmel I had a similar experience with him in Alabama many years ago. Not as many questions from us (super cute) \ud83d\ude02 but Keanu Reeves was gracious and friendly and had a short convo w/us about his love of race cars\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201c@andrewkimmel I have personally met him multiple times. He is literally the most genuine, nicest celeb I have ever met. Truly a class act. The case where you meet a celeb and they exceed all of the rumors of niceness you have heard. Made me love him even more.\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201c@andrewkimmel He's a super nice guy.. way back 100 years ago when I was in university I worked as a bar tender in Vancouver. He came in one night. At the height of his fame. Super chill guy . stayed for an hour of closing and shot the shit with everyone.\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
\u201c@andrewkimmel I met Keanu way back in the 80s. Before Bill and Ted's. He was lovely, kind and generous with his time (I had seen him in a TV movie and approached him to give him a flyer for the musical I was in. Yes, he came to see it!) I'm happy to hear he is as lovely as he was back then!\u201d— Andrew Kimmel (@Andrew Kimmel) 1656977181
Naturally, that got us wondering: do any of you readers have #KindKeanu stories to share?
We'd love to hear them in the comments!
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