Keanu Reeves and his longtime girlfriend, Alexandra Grant, were seen holding hands at the opening night of his Broadway debut in the play Waiting for Godot at the Hudson Theatre in Midtown Manhattan. The 61-year-old actor, widely known for his role in The Matrix series, made a striking debut as Estragon in the revival of Samuel Beckett’s 1952 surrealist tragicomedy, which will run through January 4, 2026. Reeves appeared dressed in a stylish black blazer over a white shirt, complemented by a silver necktie, grey pinstripe trousers, and his signature dirty brown hiking boots. Grant, a 52-year-old artist whom Reeves affectionately calls "my honey," wore a black cap-sleeve maxi-dress with matching patent leather ballet flats and a glittery diamond necklace.

The couple's relationship reportedly began in 2018, although they first met in 2009 at a dinner party. Their connection grew from collaborative creativity, with Reeves contributing poetry to two of Grant’s books — Ode to Happiness (2011) and Shadows (2016). Together with Jessica Fleischmann, they co-founded the publishing imprint X Artists’ Books in 2017, reflecting a shared passion for art and literature.

Amidst persistent rumours about a secret wedding over the summer in Europe, both the couple and Reeves’ publicist have firmly denied these claims. Alexandra Grant addressed the speculation on social media, sharing a candid photo of them kissing at the Roden Crater art installation in Arizona. She clarified the image was "not an engagement photo or an AI wedding announcement... simply a kiss," and cautioned against "fake news," expressing gratitude for the congratulations they received but making it clear that "we didn’t get married." Reeves’ publicist echoed this sentiment in a statement to E! News, emphasising, "It is not true. They are not married."

Grant has been openly supportive of Reeves' theatrical venture. In a heartfelt message following a preview performance of Waiting for Godot, she praised his "hard work and dedication to trying something new and brave," describing his portrayal of Estragon as complex and captivating — "funny, lonely, pensive, philosophical," and even noting his ability to "sleep anywhere, at any time." Their artistic partnership evidently extends beyond their personal relationship.

Reeves also shared reflections on the presentness required in both motorcycle riding and live theatre during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, humorously contrasting the two experiences: "One feels like death and one you can actually die on. There’s a presentness, I think, in both. I think they both ask for a presentness that is heightened and concentrated."

Looking ahead, Reeves has several projects on the horizon, including his role as the angel Gabriel in Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut Good Fortune, set to release in the US and UK in October, alongside notable actors such as Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh. He is also involved in the long-anticipated Constantine sequel, Jonah Hill’s black comedy Outcome for Apple TV+, and Ruben Östlund’s satirical black comedy The Entertainment System Is Down.

Reeves’ personal life has previously included high-profile relationships with Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron and screenwriter Sofia Coppola, along with a tragic connection to Jennifer Syme, whose untimely death in 2001 followed the loss of their stillborn daughter in 1999.

The Waiting for Godot production also reunites Reeves with Alex Winter, his former Bill & Ted castmate, who portrays Vladimir in this acclaimed revival directed by Jamie Lloyd.

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Source: Noah Wire Services