Keanu Reeves, the famous hero of movie The Matrix, is definitely an atypical celebrity. During one of his birthdays, he surprised everyone when he once celebrated himself, with coffee, on the street. He shared his "delicacies" with everyone who greeted him. Keanu Reeves became famous around the world after the release of the Matrix movie and the saga that followed. At first glance, she seemed to be one of many successful Hollywood stars, full of money and adored around the world. However, to the surprise of many, this is not the case at all. This wonderful actor stands out from the classic model of celebrities. In the life of Keanu Reeves, moments of glory alternated with great personal tragedies. His most beautiful trait is resilience. He does not pretend to be a guru or a saint, but a person who is able to recognize and appreciate what is really important in life. It is a source of inspiration for all who testify to his wisdom.

The difficult childhood of Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964 in Beirut (Lebanon). From an American father of Hawaiian origin and a Chinese mother of British descent. He also had a sister two years younger. The actor's childhood was marked by the character of the father of an alcoholic bully who left the family when Keanu was only 3 years old. The father was arrested for selling drugs and earned a high school diploma while in prison. Keanu met him at the age of 6, and later saw him again when he was 13 years old. They have never seen each other since. In order to have financial means for her children, the mother worked as a stripper in nightclubs. She often brought men home. The family first moved to Australia and then to the United States. In New York, she married a Broadway director and they all moved to Canada. The marriage lasted only a year.

A life marked by tragedy

In addition to childhood insecurities, Keanu Reeves also faced another difficult test. His sister fell ill with leukemia and although she later recovered from the disease, the experience deeply marked him. Years later, he himself had a relapse and went through horrible moments again.

Keanu decided to dedicate himself to acting after an injury that prevented him from playing hockey, which he considered his true calling. He never finished high school, but from an early age he always felt prone to art. His father helped him move to the United States, and one of his first movies was "Belli e dannati."

There he met the person who would become his best friend, River Phoenix, the younger brother of the famous Joaquin Phoenix. Unfortunately, he was a drug addict and died in his youth from an overdose of cocaine and heroin. Keanu felt responsible for that death over the years because he thought he could have done more for his friend.

Strength of resistance

In 1999, his then-girlfriend Jennifer Sime, also an actress and his personal assistant, became pregnant with him. On Christmas, she gave birth to a girl prematurely, unfortunately already dead. The event caused the actress to become deeply depressed, which required drug therapy. A year and a half later, she had a car accident on the way to the party and then she passed away.

A year later, Keanu Reeves ’sister fell ill again with leukemia and he then waived all obligations to be able to be with her. Despite all the tragedies and difficulties, Keanu Reeves managed to progress in the best way. Unlike other celebrities, he lives in a modest apartment and travels by subway.

He donated a large part of his wealth to charitable associations that fought against cancer, with the only condition that his name should not be mentioned. He also donated to poor hospitals. These contributions are believed to amount to several million dollars.

He decided to lead a simple life, often stating that money and fame were not the most important to him. He loves motorcycle travel and deeply studies Buddhism, even if he does not consider himself a Buddhist. He is a calm man, who knows the value of emotional connections and that life is much more than Hollywood.