Keanu Reeves Doesn’t Touch People When Taking Pictures And It’s Too Pure For This World (5 Pics)
Keanu Reeves is the nicest person in the world and we are lucky to have him. And even though other similar caliber Hollywood actors feel that their status exempts them from a lot of boring everyday stuff, the 54-year-old actor still happily agrees to take pictures with fans. Someone, however, pointed out an interesting detail about Keanu posing with us mortals. His hover hands.
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Keanu Reeves, a Canadian actor known for his nobility in the Hollywood film industry, is so humble, down to earth, and well mannered that he doesn’t shy away from sharing his success with the co-actors and crew of his movies. The gentle star famously gave away most of his earnings from the blockbuster trilogy The Matrix to the special effects and costume designer team of the movie because he felt that they were the real heroes of the movie. He also gave away the opportunity to earn millions just so his production team could afford famous actors for his movies like Al Pacino for The Devil’s Advocate and Gene Hackman for The Replacement.
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Reeves had a tough childhood. His father left him and his mother when he was only three years old, and his mother went on to marry three more times after that. He traveled along with his mother to Sydney, New York, and Toronto before he decided to leave for Los Angeles for good to start his acting career at the age of 15. His life is full of tribulations and tragedies like the birth of his stillborn daughter Ava, the death of his longtime girlfriend Jennifer Syme and the death of his dear friend and actor, River Phoenix. Now, he is Internet famous as a recluse who tries to stay away from the media and enjoys ballroom dancing and surfing more than anything.
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Some die-hard fans, however, are blessed with the opportunity to get a bit more personal
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People are trying to guess the reason behind Keanu’s hover hands
Obviously, Keanu is just being nice. If there was any touching at all, people would just vanish out of existence. No mortals can handle being touched by The One.
This explanation makes "slightly" more sense than that of energy transfers.
Load More Replies...I agree - I think he's just a decent human being who is respecting those around him.
Load More Replies...Just him being polite! Some people just don't like being touched or touching others. I agree that is is being gentlemanly.
Or he doesn't like being touched or touching others. It seems weird that that hasn't occurred to anyone. I don't touch people in photos either.
Load More Replies...That’s nice of him, not everyone’s enjoys being touched & that’s mighty respectful not to touch people without their consent. Some people just don’t like being touched & we as society should respect that.
Yesssss..can you imagine him with the blazing sword?
Load More Replies...Oh jeez, get over it! None of us know the guy, only his public persona, so we have NO IDEA what he's really like. It really bothers me when people can't tell the difference between persona and personality.
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK - totally agree. Irritating and unoriginal.
Load More Replies...Interesting. I wonder if it is a protection thing from false accusations, something wrong with his hands or a germaphobe thing. I noticed at a recent hand and foot print ceremony his hands were shaking really bad even to the point he had to hold his hand steady with his other to stabilise.
I was thinking the same about false accusations, indeed.
Load More Replies...He seems like a dope person. He does touch others, just not in this kind of photo. There are photos of him and Dolly holding hands on the same day as the photo with her above.
I always cringe when I see pictures of Hollywood idols with their hands right up under women's breasts. It always looks like they're trying to cop a feel. Either what he's doing here or keeping the hand on the back makes sense and seems appropriate.
It's called being respectful of people's space. Not all people like to be touched. Or maybe HE doesn't like touching people in such an intimate way. Did nobody think of that? Maybe he finds it uncomfortable or awkward to touch people - especially people he doesn't know - when posing for photos. A******s out here acting like he's "covering his a*s" need to take a closer look at themselves and question why they make that assumption.
Right? Like that time Monica wanted to suck face with him
Load More Replies...He doesn't live in a lavish mansion and he uses the subway or rides a bike. He doesn't wear top brand clothes either. He's just a regular guy who's a celebrity but no flaunt. Keanu Reeves is too cool for school in my book!
Of course he's avoiding touching people, energy field, aura, etc. Too bad if what the article says about him being a reclusive is true, I hope he finds good friends and someone with the same mentality as him.
I would respect that cause if someone you don't know, is touching you even for a quick pic, it would make me feel uncomfortable.
Keanu is a legend. I really admire and respect that man. Also, he is the Cyberpunk 2077 star now :D Trailer was epic :D
It's just sad that he (and everyone) has to try and avoid human contact, just to be sure no one accuses him of indecency. We've let the abusers win.
That could easily be true! But he could also be a germaphobe, someone who believes in energy transfers (Hollywood type), or have hand tremors like some commenters have observed when they watch him. We really have no idea why he does it, so it's weird that the article makes it out to be like it's about trying to escape accusations. But I'm totally with you in general. :)
Load More Replies...instead of everyone assuming why he does it, maybe someone should just ask him why he does it. that would clear things up, wouldn't it....
I agree about respecting the women's space, folks. But those women clearly had absolutely no issue invading his personal space, without even asking him if he's alright with it. But we'll ignore that, I guess
You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. He's smart.
I love Keanu Reeves, I have always had a problem with people staying out of "my" space, its just a thing that bothers me and nothing is worse than having a guy force himself there. Just the other day I had a man reach over and grab my arm while making small talk in a produce stand, (I do not personally know this man), then he laid his hand over mine as I reached for my wallet to pay, to me this is going to far and made me feel uncomfortable. And having had a childhood much like his where there is so much strife and uncertainties and for myself abuse, being touched or touching can make you relive past pain. I applaud him for doing this ..
Keanu is just a very clever man all around - I like him even more after learning that he is not a 'handsy fellow" and his wife (is he married? ) can rest easy knowing he keeps his hands just for her (and the pet dog too) !
It is very bad manners, in Japan, to touch people you do not know personally, and you do not touch people at all, in a familiar way out in public. itHe doesn't touch people out of sheer respect for other people, and honoring the culture he was partially raised up in, Keanu is a very down to earth person, and he thinks nothing of riding the subway to where he will be working! I have nothing but respect and admiration for him, he is not shallow or fickle like most hollywood celebrities, as far as I'm concerned he would be the kind of guy to actually show up if you were to invite him for your BBQ! Pure class, that is Keanu Reeves! Any Japanese people out there reading this feel free to add your comments regarding how he is behaving true to Japanese culture.
Sad that we live in a society where he's afraid to touch them in a respectful manner in fear of being called a perv or sexual harrasser.
Well, you never actually know if this is a sign of respect (personally, I don't see anything disrespectful in putting your hand on someone's shoulder or waist) or a sign of distaste.
Not everyone is comfortable touching strangers. It’s not about disliking someone. I find it courteous that he takes the time to talk and pose with people.
Load More Replies...He was sued for spousal support few years back by Karen Sala, who claims he is the father of her four kids even though he never met her and the DNA tests confirms he aint the dad
My he like howie from American got Talent remember howie a Canadian maybe its canda thing
Once a nerd always a nerd. Hover-hands is often a sign that someone doesn't feel like they belong there and to touch people would break the 'spell' that they're actually there. It's been a long recognized feature of things like Comic-Con photos. The people who most feel in awe of others show hover hands, because to actually touch people would make it real, and suddenly invite rejection.
It looks kind of awkward that he just hovers his hand though. Like, why doesn't he hold it closer to himself still? I dunno.
plenty of others in hollywood making up for him..touching all they can at any age they can
hey keanu im 65 how about we go fishing for trout. out on a nice stream. in the mountains. im sure there's a cabin in northern new mexico we can go to. bring ya doggies too. relax then later sit at the fire drink a cold beer and relax. just be guys out in the boonies. im sure ya would like that.
Well the puppy... that's a given there are going to be little cuddles and kisses :D
The dude Keanu walks on water (almost). Awesome respect for this man. Everything he does is golden.
All the comments about not being “me too’d”. Oy! Yeah, avoided because you were respecting their body. Duh.
Omg, if i find any more awesome info about Keanu I'll melt!!! He's amazing
I find it sad that in this day and age someone feels it necessary to never touch a female he's taking a picture with because it might come back to bite him like it did with VP Biden.
Anybody else notice some comments in the article take even this to take cheap shots at women?
Male celebrities may have legitimate concerns, like women throwing themselves at them or using them to gain attention. Why is that unthinkable?
Load More Replies...I wish i could be his mate, i think he needs some real friends.
Wish I could have his personal email address. Keanu and I have a lot common ,with regards to our past. He is a wonderful human being.
Keanu is one of the best actor and he likes his world apart.May be the reflects of his childhood makes him a generous guy.
I'm just curious when someone will start the gossip that Keanu's behaviour is a clear case of mysophobia or that he doesn't touch people because he thinks they are inferior to him and he is actually disgusted by them. That's what usually happens when someone is only nice to other people.
I'd like to be more than "touched" if you know what I'm saying ;)
He is a true gentleman but it's so sad that we've come to a point of not even being able to enjoy a hug or being held by someone in fear of social media and social justice warrior backlash...
Being cautious because of fake sexual harrasment charges is not quite comparable to "fear of social media and social justice warrior backlash." The one can destroy your life and career, the other is just a nuissance.
Load More Replies...Give me a break!! Such bs! Those women are standing in Very close proximity to Keany half naked with their arms wrapped around him and praising him for not touching them? Fakers! I am sure they were dying for him to touch them! I would! Good for you Keany! All you need is all those: me too" fanatics to be all over you. I am sure you don't like it but you have to promote your movies and have to be nice to all those pushy broads. Sorry about it. It's not enough that you have to work very hard on the movies but you have to make all those shameless females happy. sorry, take care
It really is a sad state of affairs when he has to be so careful, but good on him! A real gentleman especially that these women choose to be photographed with him in close proximity.
..Hes sick of this s**t but gotta go along with the fans if he wants to be hired and make movies?
I wish that I had his personal email address. His past and mine have a lot in common. Would really like to talk with him.
Some jerk in this day and age may say that they were touched inappropriately and a legal issue would be an embarrassment to Keanu.
Yeah, don't ever worry about all the women being abused. It's more important men are ever accused of doing anything wrong.
Load More Replies...Obviously, Keanu is just being nice. If there was any touching at all, people would just vanish out of existence. No mortals can handle being touched by The One.
This explanation makes "slightly" more sense than that of energy transfers.
Load More Replies...I agree - I think he's just a decent human being who is respecting those around him.
Load More Replies...Just him being polite! Some people just don't like being touched or touching others. I agree that is is being gentlemanly.
Or he doesn't like being touched or touching others. It seems weird that that hasn't occurred to anyone. I don't touch people in photos either.
Load More Replies...That’s nice of him, not everyone’s enjoys being touched & that’s mighty respectful not to touch people without their consent. Some people just don’t like being touched & we as society should respect that.
Yesssss..can you imagine him with the blazing sword?
Load More Replies...Oh jeez, get over it! None of us know the guy, only his public persona, so we have NO IDEA what he's really like. It really bothers me when people can't tell the difference between persona and personality.
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK - totally agree. Irritating and unoriginal.
Load More Replies...Interesting. I wonder if it is a protection thing from false accusations, something wrong with his hands or a germaphobe thing. I noticed at a recent hand and foot print ceremony his hands were shaking really bad even to the point he had to hold his hand steady with his other to stabilise.
I was thinking the same about false accusations, indeed.
Load More Replies...He seems like a dope person. He does touch others, just not in this kind of photo. There are photos of him and Dolly holding hands on the same day as the photo with her above.
I always cringe when I see pictures of Hollywood idols with their hands right up under women's breasts. It always looks like they're trying to cop a feel. Either what he's doing here or keeping the hand on the back makes sense and seems appropriate.
It's called being respectful of people's space. Not all people like to be touched. Or maybe HE doesn't like touching people in such an intimate way. Did nobody think of that? Maybe he finds it uncomfortable or awkward to touch people - especially people he doesn't know - when posing for photos. A******s out here acting like he's "covering his a*s" need to take a closer look at themselves and question why they make that assumption.
Right? Like that time Monica wanted to suck face with him
Load More Replies...He doesn't live in a lavish mansion and he uses the subway or rides a bike. He doesn't wear top brand clothes either. He's just a regular guy who's a celebrity but no flaunt. Keanu Reeves is too cool for school in my book!
Of course he's avoiding touching people, energy field, aura, etc. Too bad if what the article says about him being a reclusive is true, I hope he finds good friends and someone with the same mentality as him.
I would respect that cause if someone you don't know, is touching you even for a quick pic, it would make me feel uncomfortable.
Keanu is a legend. I really admire and respect that man. Also, he is the Cyberpunk 2077 star now :D Trailer was epic :D
It's just sad that he (and everyone) has to try and avoid human contact, just to be sure no one accuses him of indecency. We've let the abusers win.
That could easily be true! But he could also be a germaphobe, someone who believes in energy transfers (Hollywood type), or have hand tremors like some commenters have observed when they watch him. We really have no idea why he does it, so it's weird that the article makes it out to be like it's about trying to escape accusations. But I'm totally with you in general. :)
Load More Replies...instead of everyone assuming why he does it, maybe someone should just ask him why he does it. that would clear things up, wouldn't it....
I agree about respecting the women's space, folks. But those women clearly had absolutely no issue invading his personal space, without even asking him if he's alright with it. But we'll ignore that, I guess
You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. He's smart.
I love Keanu Reeves, I have always had a problem with people staying out of "my" space, its just a thing that bothers me and nothing is worse than having a guy force himself there. Just the other day I had a man reach over and grab my arm while making small talk in a produce stand, (I do not personally know this man), then he laid his hand over mine as I reached for my wallet to pay, to me this is going to far and made me feel uncomfortable. And having had a childhood much like his where there is so much strife and uncertainties and for myself abuse, being touched or touching can make you relive past pain. I applaud him for doing this ..
Keanu is just a very clever man all around - I like him even more after learning that he is not a 'handsy fellow" and his wife (is he married? ) can rest easy knowing he keeps his hands just for her (and the pet dog too) !
It is very bad manners, in Japan, to touch people you do not know personally, and you do not touch people at all, in a familiar way out in public. itHe doesn't touch people out of sheer respect for other people, and honoring the culture he was partially raised up in, Keanu is a very down to earth person, and he thinks nothing of riding the subway to where he will be working! I have nothing but respect and admiration for him, he is not shallow or fickle like most hollywood celebrities, as far as I'm concerned he would be the kind of guy to actually show up if you were to invite him for your BBQ! Pure class, that is Keanu Reeves! Any Japanese people out there reading this feel free to add your comments regarding how he is behaving true to Japanese culture.
Sad that we live in a society where he's afraid to touch them in a respectful manner in fear of being called a perv or sexual harrasser.
Well, you never actually know if this is a sign of respect (personally, I don't see anything disrespectful in putting your hand on someone's shoulder or waist) or a sign of distaste.
Not everyone is comfortable touching strangers. It’s not about disliking someone. I find it courteous that he takes the time to talk and pose with people.
Load More Replies...He was sued for spousal support few years back by Karen Sala, who claims he is the father of her four kids even though he never met her and the DNA tests confirms he aint the dad
My he like howie from American got Talent remember howie a Canadian maybe its canda thing
Once a nerd always a nerd. Hover-hands is often a sign that someone doesn't feel like they belong there and to touch people would break the 'spell' that they're actually there. It's been a long recognized feature of things like Comic-Con photos. The people who most feel in awe of others show hover hands, because to actually touch people would make it real, and suddenly invite rejection.
It looks kind of awkward that he just hovers his hand though. Like, why doesn't he hold it closer to himself still? I dunno.
plenty of others in hollywood making up for him..touching all they can at any age they can
hey keanu im 65 how about we go fishing for trout. out on a nice stream. in the mountains. im sure there's a cabin in northern new mexico we can go to. bring ya doggies too. relax then later sit at the fire drink a cold beer and relax. just be guys out in the boonies. im sure ya would like that.
Well the puppy... that's a given there are going to be little cuddles and kisses :D
The dude Keanu walks on water (almost). Awesome respect for this man. Everything he does is golden.
All the comments about not being “me too’d”. Oy! Yeah, avoided because you were respecting their body. Duh.
Omg, if i find any more awesome info about Keanu I'll melt!!! He's amazing
I find it sad that in this day and age someone feels it necessary to never touch a female he's taking a picture with because it might come back to bite him like it did with VP Biden.
Anybody else notice some comments in the article take even this to take cheap shots at women?
Male celebrities may have legitimate concerns, like women throwing themselves at them or using them to gain attention. Why is that unthinkable?
Load More Replies...I wish i could be his mate, i think he needs some real friends.
Wish I could have his personal email address. Keanu and I have a lot common ,with regards to our past. He is a wonderful human being.
Keanu is one of the best actor and he likes his world apart.May be the reflects of his childhood makes him a generous guy.
I'm just curious when someone will start the gossip that Keanu's behaviour is a clear case of mysophobia or that he doesn't touch people because he thinks they are inferior to him and he is actually disgusted by them. That's what usually happens when someone is only nice to other people.
I'd like to be more than "touched" if you know what I'm saying ;)
He is a true gentleman but it's so sad that we've come to a point of not even being able to enjoy a hug or being held by someone in fear of social media and social justice warrior backlash...
Being cautious because of fake sexual harrasment charges is not quite comparable to "fear of social media and social justice warrior backlash." The one can destroy your life and career, the other is just a nuissance.
Load More Replies...Give me a break!! Such bs! Those women are standing in Very close proximity to Keany half naked with their arms wrapped around him and praising him for not touching them? Fakers! I am sure they were dying for him to touch them! I would! Good for you Keany! All you need is all those: me too" fanatics to be all over you. I am sure you don't like it but you have to promote your movies and have to be nice to all those pushy broads. Sorry about it. It's not enough that you have to work very hard on the movies but you have to make all those shameless females happy. sorry, take care
It really is a sad state of affairs when he has to be so careful, but good on him! A real gentleman especially that these women choose to be photographed with him in close proximity.
..Hes sick of this s**t but gotta go along with the fans if he wants to be hired and make movies?
I wish that I had his personal email address. His past and mine have a lot in common. Would really like to talk with him.
Some jerk in this day and age may say that they were touched inappropriately and a legal issue would be an embarrassment to Keanu.
Yeah, don't ever worry about all the women being abused. It's more important men are ever accused of doing anything wrong.
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