Eternal bachelor
This may seem strange, but there are not as many discussed relationships in the actor’s biography as there are among his star colleagues. Perhaps one of the loudest and at the same time saddest romances that happened in Keanu’s life was with actress and assistant to director David Lynch Jennifer Syme . He met a girl in the late 90s, and within a year she became pregnant. The happy parents came up with a name for the unborn child - Ava Archer Syme-Reeves , but a week before the birth the girl died in the womb, and soon Jennifer herself died. The 28-year-old actress's jeep crashed into parked cars at full speed, and she flew into the windshield because she was not wearing a seat belt. Syme died on the spot from her injuries. Reeves buried his beloved at Westwood Cemetery in Los Angeles next to Ava's grave.
Jennifer Syme (December 7, 1972 – April 2, 2001) American actress and personal assistant. Syme drove her car a row of parked cars. She was partially ejected from the vehicle and died instantly. Syme is buried next to her daughter, Ava Archer Reeves (stillborn in December 1999), pic.twitter.com/ZGKmWGAaIx
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In 2013, Keanu was spotted at the Cannes Film Festival next to Russian actress Anna Skidanova , who starred in the now infamous film producer Harvey Weinstein's Scary Movie 5. It was thanks to him that she ended up at the same party next to Reeves, and of course their photos together caused a lot of noise then. However, in fact, there was no romance, and Reeves continued to be single. Although, perhaps, he simply wisely hid his relationship with the artist Alexandra Grant, whom he had known by that time for almost four years.
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Two: Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Syme
Keanu Reeves is one of the most eligible bachelors in Hollywood. But, unlike Leo DiCaprio and George Clooney, who click beautiful women like nuts, Reeves is quiet on the personal front. There were speculations about romances with Sandra Bullock and Charlize Theron, but there was no actual evidence of this; some of Reeves’ fans are sure that he is a hidden gay - this is their right. But there was only one love, big and pure, in Keanu’s life, and that was a long time ago. Few people remember about actress Jennifer Syme now, but no beauty will take the place of this modest-looking brunette in Reeves’ heart...
“Femme fatale” and “bitch” - these definitions could not be applied to Jennifer. A discreet appearance and a quiet character - with such qualities it is difficult to achieve anything in Hollywood, but Syme was lucky. At the age of 18, she moved to Los Angeles to get a job as an assistant at one of the film studios. Jennifer diligently performed her duties, and when the famous director David Lynch needed an assistant, he hired Miss Syme for this position. As a creative person, Lynch recognized acting abilities in the modest assistant and invited her to play a small role in his film Lost Highway. It was 1997
Although Syme’s role in Lost Highway was tiny and she was not invited to other projects, Jennifer liked the cinematic crowd. She began attending various events and parties, meeting people who make films. This is how she met Karen Reeves, who became her friend. Syme, of course, knew that Karen had a brother, Keanu, but didn’t make any plans for him: how could she, a modest assistant, compare to the handsome Keanu, whom half of America adores. But Karen Reeves, who cared more about her brother’s happiness than he himself, decided to marry her friend to him. Karen introduced Keanu and Jennifer, and it turned out as she expected - Reeves invited Syme on a date, and then began dating her. It was 1998
The relationship developed rapidly - soon Jennifer and Keanu began to live together. Syme soon realized that she was expecting a child. An ultrasound showed that it would be a girl. At the end of December 1999, just before the New Year, Jen went to the clinic - there were only a few days left before giving birth. Keanu was flying as if on wings - he had already chosen a name for the future baby - Ava Archer. But tragedy struck. During the examination, the doctor with a straight face told Syme that she would not have a child - the girl died due to a blood clot in the umbilical cord
Shock. Jennifer was sobbing. It's like Keanu has aged ten years. The items they purchased for Ava Archer Syme-Reeves were donated to charity. Both closed in on themselves for a while. Soon Keanu and Jennifer realized that it was difficult for them to be together - the wounds from the tragedy hurt even more. The couple broke up. Reeves flatly refused to talk to reporters about this, saying only that he and Jennifer maintained friendly relations. It was more difficult for Syme to survive the tragedy - Reeves had a job, and she was left alone with her pain. Jennifer tried to drown it out with the help of new acquaintances - she joined the musical crowd, communicated with many famous performers (she no longer worked with Lynch, getting a job in a recording studio)
On April 1, Jennifer was visiting Marilyn Manson - the Great and Powerful hosted a party at his Los Angeles mansion. Late at night she got behind the wheel of her jeep. Jennifer had a lot to drink, so she forgot to fasten her seat belt. Her jeep was rushing through the night city and what she was thinking about in the last minutes of her life, no one will ever know now. Losing control, Jennifer rammed a car parked on the side of the road. The impact was so strong that Syme broke through the windshield and was thrown out of the car. The medical examiner later stated that death was instantaneous.
When Reeves learned of Jennifer's death, he said nothing. Journalists who wanted to interview him were disappointed: they expected the actor to start crying, hysterical, and reminiscing. But none of this happened. After the news of Syme's death, he did not leave the house for some time, communicating only with his sister. Keanu later insisted that Jennifer be buried next to their unborn daughter. The actor is quite loyal to the paparazzi, but if one of the uninformed journalists asks Reeves about Jennifer, or, God forbid, about their unborn child, Keanu can immediately turn around and leave. Apparently, the memories of his life together with Syme will never be erased from his memory. It's very sad... but life is cruel
Ode with Alexandra
Keanu met Alexandra nine years ago, in 2009. The artist helped him design his own book “Ode to Happiness,” which was published in a limited edition and was a collection of poems. In 2020, they teamed up again, only this time to work on Reeves' second title, Shadows. And two years later, the creative tandem together founded the publishing house X Artists' Books. “I’m not saying that we’re reinventing anything, but we certainly strive to make really high-quality books,” the actor told The New York Times. At what point a romantic relationship began between Reeves and Grant is difficult to say. A few years ago, in a conversation with a Vokrug TV journalist dedicated to the release of the action movie John Wick, Keanu said that his loneliness had been going on for so many years that he “got used to it,” and then added: “Sometimes it seems to me that that my other half simply does not exist.”
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But, apparently, a soul mate was found, although purely outwardly the 55-year-old actor and 46-year-old artist look rather strange. It’s not for nothing that when the couple appeared at the Art + Film Gala evening, which was held at the LACMA Museum in Los Angeles, fans mistook Alexandra for 74-year-old Helen Mirren . The latter, by the way, even commented on this funny situation to Entertainment Tonigh magazine: “It was very flattering to hear that! She's beautiful. I know Keanu very well, he once acted with my husband. He is a very nice person,” said the actress. She tactfully ignored the fact that there is an age difference of almost thirty years between Helen herself and Reeves’ lover. By the way, if we ignore this point, Grant, perhaps like no one else, can make a good match for an actor. Her work has been exhibited in top museums in Paris, Los Angeles and New York, and she is the founder of the charity grantLOVE. In general, Reeves clearly won’t get bored with such a woman.
And yet, it is too early to talk about the wedding, because information about the engagement, citing a certain close friend of the star, was distributed by the Globe publication. According to the man, Grant received a marriage proposal to the song of Frank Sinatra , while in the star’s apartment, which he prudently decorated with flowers and candles. But the couple has not yet officially confirmed that this romantic evening took place and is not a figment of someone’s imagination.
10 iconic roles of Keanu Reeves
Point Break (1991) - Johnny Utah. www.globallookpress.com
"Dracula" (1992) - Jonathan Harker. www.globallookpress.com
"Little Buddha" (1993) - Prince Siddhartha. www.globallookpress.com
"Speed" (1994) - Officer Jack Treven. www.globallookpress.com
"Johnny the Mnemonic" (1995) - Johnny the Mnemonic. www.globallookpress.com
The Devil's Advocate (1997) - Kevin Lomax. www.globallookpress.com
"The Matrix" (1999) - Neo. www.globallookpress.com
"Constantine" (2005) - John Constantine. www.globallookpress.com
"A Scanner Darkly" (2006) - Bob Arctor. www.globallookpress.com
"John Wick" (2014) - John Wick. www.globallookpress.com
Career in music and film
The proximity of Hollywood determined the vector of further development for the girl, so in Los Angeles Jennifer Syme discovered a real passion for filmmaking. She was particularly interested in films and television shows created by David Lynch. When she was 16 years old, she walked into Lynch's office and asked him if she could get a job on his legendary TV series Twin Peaks.
Oddly enough, Lynch appreciated the bold impulse and hired the young girl as an intern in the production department of his company. During her time working for Lynch, Jennifer freely and openly shared her opinions on films and music. Moreover, she was able to somehow influence the eminent director. Through his enthusiastic intern, David Lynch met several musicians whose work he included in his films and television shows. In addition, according to director Scott Coffey, who was a close friend of Jennifer, she had a huge influence on the music for the film Lost Highway.
During this period, Jennifer Syme also became interested in acting. She played a drug addict in "Lost Highway" and collaborated with Coffey on his five independent short films, the most recent of which was "Ellie Parker." This comic portrait of a young woman struggling with modern life in Los Angeles premiered at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival.
However, Jennifer never sought to make a dizzying career in cinema, since she was always more passionate about music than films. In parallel with her creative projects, she worked as a personal assistant to musician Dave Navarro from Jane's Addiction. Navarro later joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The Life of Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves spent his childhood and youth in Toronto (Canada). Studying was not easy for him. Dyslexia did not allow me to fully assimilate school material. Dyslexia is a neurological disorder of genetic origin. Keanu Reeves had difficulty mastering school material, had difficulty reading, and could not learn to write. As a result, the school was not completed and the certificate was not received.
Keanu's younger sister has leukemia. 70% of the profits from the money he received for the film “The Matrix” were spent on his sister’s treatment. Keanu's personal life does not match his wealth and fame. He does not have his own villa. He has no bodyguards and wears cheap clothes. He continues to ride the subway and this life suits him.
Keanu Reeves' daughter Ava Archer Syme
There are many troubles in the world. And one of them touched the actor. Despite the fact that he did not open his heart to anyone for a long time, he finally fell in love. And he even decided to have a child, which surprised him.
Keanu Reeves' daughter Ava Archer Syme photo
Unfortunately, Keanu Reeves' daughter, Ava Archer Syme, was never born. The girl's heart stopped a week before giving birth. For the parents, this was a very big tragedy, which they had a hard time coping with. Soon the girl’s mother died, and Keanu was left with this misfortune himself.
