Despite being the star of blockbuster hits like The Matrix and John Wick, Keanu Reeves seems to be more notable for the sexuality-related rumors surrounding him. Many fans have questioned Reeves’ decision to stay unmarried at the age of 57, which leaves most of them wondering: is Keanu Reeves gay?
Despite an all-female dating history involving stars like Sandra Bullock, Winona Ryder, and Claire Forlani, fans can’t seem to shake the idea that Reeves might be hiding something about his sexuality. If you’re unsure yourself, read on to find out why some fans think Keanu Reeves is gay (or bisexual).
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Why Do People Think Keanu Reeves Is Gay?
Throughout his career, Keanu Reeves has done an impressive job of keeping his private life, well, private. While some of his dating histories have made headlines, you won’t find out much about the actor and his romantic relationships now.
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Here are a few other reasons people think Keanu Reeves is gay.
His Conservative Dating History
Since becoming a Hollywood hot-shot, Reeves hasn’t had a very colorful dating history. After splitting from his first love, American actress Jill Schoelen, in the late 80s, Reeves hasn’t been around the block. He’s been romantically linked to only a few people, including Winona Ryder, Sofia Coppolla, and Sandra Bullock.
In 2001, Reeves took nearly a decade-long break from dating after losing his daughter and then-girlfriend Jennifer Syme after a stillbirth and car accident. Many assumed Reeves might’ve been grappling with his true sexuality.
Despite his current long-term relationship with artist Alexandra Grant, people can’t seem to shake the idea that he might be gay because the star has yet to propose.
He Starred In My Own Private Idaho
In 1991, Reeves starred alongside River Phoenix in the controversial Gus Van Sant film My Own Private Idaho. In it, Reeves played supposedly-straight gigolo Scott Favor, who questions his sexuality throughout the film.
There are a few very intimate scenes between Reeves and Phoenix, some of which fans have claimed look too real. Because Reeves isn’t known to be a method actor, many believe he might’ve taken the role too seriously.
His Supposedly Secret Marriage To David Geffen
The most notable “is Keanu Reeves bisexual or gay” rumor surrounded his supposed secret marriage to producer David Geffen in 1995. At the time, Reeves was dating Speed co-star Sandra Bullock but kept the details of his relationship in the dark. The two didn’t make frequent red carpet appearances together, and Reeves was more often spotted with Geffen, sparking marriage rumors.
Reeves’s response didn’t do much to quell the rumors, stating, “For a while, people [said] that David Geffen and I had gotten married. That just blew me away. Not because they thought I was gay, but that they thought I could land a guy that hot.”
His Interview Magazine Quote
If you’re in show business, chances are someone in the press will scrutinize your sexuality eventually. When asked in an Interview Magazine interview in 1990 whether he was gay, Reeves responded by saying, “No,” but eventually backtracked to say, “Ya never know.”
Naturally, many took the answer too much to heart, especially considering Reeves’ scarcity of relationships following the interview.
Final Thoughts
Despite numerous rumors about actor Keanu Reeves being gay, the fact has never been proven. Ultimately, all we can assume about the Matrix star is that he takes his private life seriously and remains one of Hollywood’s most humble and well-loved actors.
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yancha
Ohh look queerty is back to being Perez Hilton!
Donston
Lordy. And of course, you’re gonna focus on people that most folks are sure is hetero-leaning. The people living in glass closets or are having whole same-sex relationships for years you’re gonna ignore because you don’t want to be actually be accused of genuinely “outing”. You just wanna be messy and pointless.
Kangol2
They’re posting these pieces, with “The Editors” byline, to provoke responses. It’s LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, so why not focus on out LGBTQIA+ people? Instead, they like these articles that rile people up. It’s a strategy that appears to be succeeding!
strap2900
I remember back in 1995, there was a pic of him sucking a dick. But that was when the internet was in it’s infancy and it didn’t get circulated and was eventually never heard of again. It was taken at some kind of party when he was young and probably messed up, so who knows.
Harley
There is nothing wrong with someone wanting to keep their private lives private. Leave the guy alone to live his true self, whatever that may be.
monty clift
Didn’t Keanu date a trans woman for a while? Wouldn’t that make him bisexual, or at least to some degree?
skeldare
Do John Travolta or Tom Cruise next.
Mr. Stadnick
Bad taste
BLAKENOW
This is such a sh*t site now There is literally no real newsworthy topics to discuss. It’s pathetic and makes the LGBT****** (sorry I can’t keep up) look like nothing but pot/shit stirrers. . Fire your content editors and half of your copy and paste “writers” STAT
Ronbo
Apparently, editors like Graham Gremore don’t get paid by Queerty. Did Graham make a killing by running a series of false sexualized articles against a progressive gay candidate and helped a much, Much, MUCH more conservative establishment politician win?
Queerty apologized for their part, Graham did not. Graham continued running false articles against Alex Morse – which greatly benefited Richard Neal.
Research where Graham and Richard Neal first met – not to resurrect Neal’s career; but, to attack a man who’d already been cleared of any and all wrongdoing.
Gays, like all humans, are susceptible to corruption. We need to point it out when it’s published – Queerty can be more than yellow journalism for hire.
WillParkinson
I don’t often agree with a lot of comments here, but many of these are spot on. This ‘article’ is in poor taste. Whether he is or not, it’s his business, and not for anyone else to speculate on. Shame on you, Queerty.
MrMichaelJ
Thought we were past trying to label people as strictly one way or the other
Mack
If he is he is, if he’s not he’s not. There’s a number I would love to be gay, but they haven’t came out and I don’t get involved with straight or bi guys.
missvamp
he has autism- he’s weird. leave the man alone. we have issues dating & socializing.
johncp56
xoxoxo
johncp56
Leave him alone, he nice has a GF I would not mind him making another gay film but as for his bedroom habits not our bees wax
Diplomat
I looked this up like 5 years ago and there were articles about keanu and his male lover living in Paris with pics etc. It has since been scrubbed. The pics and article looked credible but threat of a lawsuit probably bumped it off.
Ronbo
Diplomat has pictures of Betty Boop and Nancy in a lesbian love triangle, too.
curiobi
THIS.IS.TRASH! Now you are attacking KR, like you did Zen previously. I say attacking because it seems as if you are trying to forcibly out people and hiding behind the fact you know they are straight or straight enough that you won’t get accused of outing, no foul, right? WRONG! Have you considered what woukl happen if you were wrong and did actually inadvertently out an actor? What’s the damn difference between you and bullying trash like Perez? Also, look at your targets, ACTORS. They are not bigoted anti-gay politicians. They do not deserve this kind of invasive trash. Why can’t you do better? Both KR and Zen are allies and this is how you treat them for trying to show support, instead of supporting them right back as you should be? ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. STOP IT! I’ve been reading Q for years, but if I see another article like this I will not be reading any longer because I refuse to support this absolute and utter garbage. Get it together editors, what the hell is going on at your office that you think this is okay despite repetedly being told by your readers that this is crossing a line?
bachy
I don’t know about his sexuality but I’m not very impressed with KR these days. His John Wick series of films (#5 is now in post production) are little more than carnivals of glorified gun violence and human slaughter aimed at the youth audience– at a time when Americans are terrorized by gun violence and human slaughter in malls, churches and schools daily. Exactly what kind of artistic contribution to culture is that?
Hope you’re sleeping well on that big pile of gold your human slaughter movies bring you, Keanu.
wooly101
I’m amazed how this web site keeps afloat. Is it some guy in his tighty whities in some basement on a lap top making up shit?
John
What the hell is the point of this article? His sexuality is his own business.
Terrycloth
He was cuter in the Bill & Ted flicks..he is one of the nicest respectful guys in.hpllywerid..gives alot of his money away. Takes public transportation eats alone on.a park bench or shares his lunch with someone hes just met .gives up his seat to anyone standing on.the.subway or bus , never touches anyone when.taking photos you always see his hands…I wish he would 86 the scraggly beard hes very pro being the best you whatever thatay be..
Me2
Slow news day? No problem, queerty will just make some up.
ChrisGMN
Thank you, Queerty, for one of the dumbest articles I’ve ever read, and for contributing to the dumbing down of America.
claudio sgaravizzi
WOULD YOU ASSUME THAT UNMARRIED GAYS OVER THE AGE OF 50 SOMETHING ARE POTENTIALLY HETEROSEXUAL ????
STOP this bullshit! this is really unrespectful; a lot of Queerty is about gossip, but please limit yourself on celebrities that thrive on it, not a serious, private artist like Keanu Reeves.
scotty
ok im still waiting on the river phoenix posthumous speculation article.