Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant’s Excellent Love Story

Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Excellent Love Story

As a curious observer of the glamorous world of Hollywood, I must admit that I find the love story between Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant absolutely captivating. Their journey from being colleagues to becoming an adored couple is nothing short of intriguing.


It remains uncertain whether those sounds were expressions of joy or sorrow, as it turned out that Keanu Reeves had already taken a partner.

But whichever reaction you identify with, finding out that the super-private actor had been love-pilled courtesy of visual artist Alexandra Grant was invariably good news.

Reeves shared with Parade in August 2020 that it has been delightful to spend time with Alexandra, whom he’s been with for an unspecified duration during the pandemic. He mentioned they appreciate each other’s company and have found joy in various activities, such as motorcycle rides when the beaches reopened, and have a few ongoing projects together.

They hadn’t attended a red carpet event together until November 2019, which was when people worldwide learned they were dating. According to Grant, almost everyone he knew contacted him during the first week of November. As he said to British Vogue, “That’s fascinating.” However, they initially met at a dinner party back in 2009.

Shortly thereafter, they teamed up for the 2011 publication of “Ode to Happiness“, where Reeves penned a witty poem and Grant provided the accompanying artwork.

Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Excellent Love Story

In an interview with British Vogue in March 2020, the Ohio native revealed that they secretly created a book as a surprise gift for Keanu. When he received it, our mutual friends couldn’t help but laugh, encouraging us to publish it. This is how we ventured into publishing.

A few years later, they published the work titled “Shadows“. As stated by the publisher Steidl, Grant captured Reeves in various ways – at certain moments as a silhouette and at others as traces of light, synchronized with the camera’s movement. Simultaneously, he composed the text alongside the creation of these images.

Now, we’re not art critics or anything, but that sounds like an intimate process.

In 2017, I took the plunge and established my very own publishing company right here in Los Angeles – X Artists’ Books. It all started as a passion project, but it quickly turned into something much more profound. Along the way, I found myself deeply immersed in this creative endeavor, and as fate would have it, I also found a love that was just as captivating.

In a conversation with the T Magazine of the New York Times back in 2018, Reeves expressed that they’re not out to re-invent anything per se, but their aim is certainly to create books of superior quality.

The man, whose burdens seemed equivalent to the world, as he casually munched on a sandwich, remained tight-lipped about his associate in their business endeavor. However, it was mentioned that Reeves and Grant typically made major decisions for their company – with him expressing his fondness for reading – while she managed the daily operations.

Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Excellent Love Story

Meanwhile, Jennifer Tilly, Grant’s friend, noted that it was in the year 2018 when she learned that her companion was in a relationship with Reeves.

In the past five months, it’s surprising how quickly she started attending events with him, and people immediately assumed they were a couple, as if to say, ‘She must be his new girlfriend.’ However, it turns out they had been secretly dating for quite some time. This was revealed in February 2020 by the actress to Page Six.

Tilly added, “I ran into him at her recent art exhibition. He doesn’t crave attention because he’s quite reserved as well. I believe the reason everyone was so excited is that they make an ideal pair…It’s not your typical flashy Hollywood love story.”

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we’ll all be out of sight for some time, and even glamorous red carpet events for mysterious film celebrities will have to wait.

After the world resumed its activities, Reeves and Grant returned as an unbroken duo, comfortably carrying out their tasks backstage while occasionally stealing the spotlight with panache. Their tall figures, both being 6-foot-1, made their presence even more conspicuous.

Apart from having a similar inclination towards depth, Reeves is recognized for his thoughtful reflections reminiscent of Zen philosophy, while his partner seems equally introspective.

Grant expressed to British Vogue that love, at every stage, significantly shapes her sense of self. She admitted her earlier evasiveness when asked about marital intentions, stating, “I don’t believe solitude is the answer. As an artist, I do go through a solitary phase, but I highly cherish the experience of being in relationships.”

Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Excellent Love Story

Just like Reeves expressed to Parade in 2006, a significant portion of his appreciation for life stemmed from losses. He views life as something valuable and worth living.

Asked to describe his happiest moment from March 2023, Reeves, who cherishes each present moment deeply, revealed that it happened in bed with his partner a few days prior.

He shared with People, “There was a connection between us. We were filled with joy, laughter, and even giggles. We felt fantastic. Simply put, it was delightful to be in each other’s company.”

And Grant, 51, obviously appreciates what her boyfriend is bringing to the table, as well.

As a lifestyle advisor, I can’t help but share some wisdom from my own experiences: Falling in love as an adult has its unique advantages, one of which is that by the time my romance blossomed, I had already established my professional path. It was September 2023 when I voiced this to People Magazine, and I stand by it now – I exude self-assurance and poise on the red carpet, whether accompanied or not.

Grant characterized their alliance as “mutually reliant yet complementary at its finest.” He further emphasized, “He serves as a constant source of inspiration for me. His creativity is boundless; his kindness shines brightly. His work ethic is truly commendable.”

And we think it most excellent that Reeves has such a kindred spirit in his corner.

However, amidst their personal love story, there are charming images that chronicle the public aspect of their relationship timeline, such as the enchanting November moment.

Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Excellent Love Story

In 2009, at a dinner gathering, Keanu Reeves, famously known for his role in John Wick, and Alexandra Grant, an artist, first crossed paths as reported by New York Times T Magazine. Since then, they have jointly worked on two books, including Ode to Happiness in 2011 and the series Shadows in 2016. The duo even established X Artists’ Books publishing company together in 2017.

Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Excellent Love Story

The duo attend the UNAIDS Gala during Art Basel 2016, but no one seemed to catch on at the time.

In the past five months, it’s become quite surprising to Alexandra’s friend, Jennifer Tilly, how she started attending events with him and people immediately assumed they were a couple. She shared this with Page Six in February 2020, adding that it was only recently revealed they had been dating for several years.

Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Excellent Love Story

The pair went to a Saint Laurent fashion event in Malibu as a duo, intertwining fingers for the cameras, yet despite this casual appearance, it wasn’t a splashy news item.

Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Excellent Love Story

People didn’t take much notice of Keanu and Alexandra’s romantic relationship until they strolled hand-in-hand on the red carpet at the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala. Surprisingly, Alexandra revealed that she hadn’t anticipated their debut as a couple to become such a viral sensation.

She shared with Vogue in March 2020 that almost everyone she knew contacted her during the first week of November, which struck her as intriguing. However, what has piqued her curiosity throughout this experience is: “What potential does it hold for doing good?”

Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Excellent Love Story

At the 2022 MOCA Gala in LA, I couldn’t help but notice how captivated the couple seemed by one another. It was as if no one else existed for them in that moment, marking their long-awaited return to the red carpet after a three-year hiatus.

Inside Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant's Excellent Love Story

At the 2023 MOCA Gala held on April 15th, Keanu and Alexandra had an uncommon display of affection, exchanging a kiss during their appearance on the red carpet. Great job!

After Keanu revealed some uncommon details about their relationship, they exchanged a passionate kiss in full view, reminiscent of him recounting a heartwarming tale when asked about his happiest memory.

“Just a few days past, he shared with People, we found ourselves in bed, feeling deeply connected. We were exchanging smiles, laughter, and even giggles. The air between us was filled with joy. Simply put, it was a delightful moment of being with each other.”

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2024-09-02 10:18