Heartwarming Airport Interaction Between Keanu Reeves & A Young Fan Goes Viral!
05.07.2022 - 21:15
/ perezhilton.com
Good guy Keanu Reeves is at it again!
The 57-year-old Matrix star was flying from London to New York City on Monday when a young fan walked up to him in the airport and asked for an autograph. The boy was clearly (and understandably) starstruck, because after getting the signature, he stuck around and talked Keanu’s ear off!
No worries, though, because the infamously nice, approachable superstar gave it right back! This is SO sweet!
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A television producer named Andrew Kimmel, who just so happened to be on the flight to NYC as well, managed to recount the conversation in a Twitter thread that has since gone mega-viral. In it, Kimmel recounted how Reeves had been on the flight, maintaining a low-key presence by dressing down with some super-sexy stubble and a hat so as not to draw much attention.
The young boy, who is not identified, obviously recognized the Speed star, though. Who wouldn’t?! Dude’s a legend!! So, Kimmel revealed, the kid walked right up to Keanu — and Keanu welcomed him like an old friend:
Awww!!
After explaining to the kid that he had been in London “filming a documentary,” Keanu and the young man had a discussion about Formula One Racing and the British Grand Prix that took place in the area over the weekend:
Fun!
From there, the kid just kept peppering away with the questions. After asking Keanu about his plans in New York — the actor explained he was going to see a Broadway show while staying in the Big Apple for a few days — the kid eventually ran out of queries.
So, like the nice and patient guy he is, Keanu decided it was his turn to do the interviewing! Kimmel recalled:
Amazed by Keanu’s warmth and openness in that situation, the