The Matrix co-star Carrie-Anne Moss gushed about him in a Time100 essay: “Despite his fame, he’s known for his kindness and generosity.”
Carrie-Anne Moss had nothing but kind words for her colleague and friend Keanu Reeves in a re-written essay for Time magazine.
The 54-year-old actress gushed over 57-year-old Keanu in the play for the 100 Most Influential People of 2022 edition.
Among the flattering statements, she called his fame “unique” and said “he’s known for his kindness and generosity.”
Tribute: Carrie-Anne Moss had nothing but kind words for her colleague and friend Keanu Reeves in a re-written essay for Time magazine
In the short but powerful literary play, she reflected on why the performer is so popular.
“In this often unkind and shallow world, my friend Keanu gives hope to others,” she noted.
She drew a contrast between Reeves, who grew up in Canada, and his famous peers, who often come as a disappointment off-screen.
“The exploits of this handsome, talented, successful and extremely dedicated actor have become a respite from the constant disappointment we have for those who are put on a pedestal,” she continued.
Striking: This black and white image was used to accompany the actress’ candid piece
The two first worked together in the late ’90s on The Matrix, which premiered in March 1999.
They would reprise their roles in the franchise three more times, with the last coming out last December.
Looking back on her first performance, which was a screen test for the film, she recalled, “Keanu was everything he always is: kind, generous, and thoughtful.”
Moss added that her boyfriend “is still the man who comes to see me on an intense training day just like he did back then.”
Co-stars: The couple starred side by side in the Matrix films for 20 years
Reeves is in good company as one of the 100 picks on the magazine’s annual list.
He will be joined by marketing mogul Kris Jenner, actress Mila Kunis and comedian Pete Davidson, among others.
Each award winner has a blurb written about them by a colleague or peers.
Zendaya is one of five celebrities who got their own TIME cover for this issue, the others go to singer Mary J. Blige, 51, actor Simu Liu, 33, Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, 56, and Apple’s Chief Executive Officer Timo Koch, 61.
Good friends: Carrie-Anne and Keanu posed for a photo at the after-party for the premiere of The Matrix: Resurrections in San Francisco in 2021