Keanu Reeves has long been one of the top of the line celebrities of Hollywood.
But it's his casual personality and ability to establish rapport with his manner, which have been observed by the public, led him to be dubbed as the "Internet's boyfriend".
For example, the Canadian actor, producer, director and musician, is known for his practical, down to earth with strong ideas about right and wrong.
As a celebrity, he is aware of his status but doesn't really take advantage of it. Unlike most of his colleagues in the movie-making business, Reeves often travel alone and without handlers.
The image of him emerges as many people, and fans, encountered him during trips or commutes.
Best known for his starring roles in blockbuster films like Speed, the science fiction trilogy The Matrix, and the John Wick franchise, Reeves simply became the sweetheart of the internet.
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Twitter fans are hailing Reeves as their "respectful king," a man who chooses not to touch women in pictures, the lessons of #MeToo movement.
Many have suggested Reeves to serve as a role model for other men confused about what respect for women's personal space.
The media had already taken to calling Reeves the "internet's boyfriend," thanks to his mysterious, thoughtful demeanor and his proactive random acts of kindness, like giving up his seat to a woman on the subway or talking to a homeless man.
It was in June 2019 when Reeves was first informed of the internet's love affair during the Toy Story 4 premiere.
At the time, Reeves, who plays Duke Caboom, a motorcycle-obsessed toy in the Toy Story movie was approached by reporters who were eager to know what the actor thinks about the internet’s obsession with him. Reeves responded characteristically:
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