Does Keanu Reeves have children?

Last Modified Dec 15, 2024 12:55 GMT
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No, Keanu Reeves does not have any children. He and ex-girlfriend Jennifer Syme were expecting a child in 1999, but during delivery, his daughter was stillborn.

Canadian actor Keanu Reeves who is worldwide famous for his acting career and philanthropic work suffered through some hard-hitting events during his early days. Here we are discussing his tragic personal life. The actor was born in Beirut and was raised in Toronto, Canada. He began his acting career by working in theater plays and productions. His debut film was the 1986 film Youngblood. The actor who was away from the big screens for quite some while, made his return through his film John Wick 4 in 2024.

Was Keanu Reeves expecting a kid with his first girlfriend?

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Keanu Reeves at the "John Wick: Chapter 4" UK Gala Screening – Arrivals

Before dating Grant, Keanu Reeves was known for dating director David Lynch's assistant, Jennifer Syme. The two had met each other during a party in 1998, for his band Dogstar and hit it off instantly. In the following year, Reeves and Syme were expecting their firstborn together.

However, on December 24, 1999, Syme gave birth eight months into her pregnancy but their daughter was stillborn child and the couple named her Ava Archer Reeves. This tragedy led to the couple breaking up several weeks later.

What happened to Jennifer Syme?

Jennifer Syme was killed when her vehicle collided with three parked cars on Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles. A devastated Reeves told the investigators that he and Syme had brunch together in San Francisco the day before the accident. According to official reports, Syme was under the influence and was not wearing a seatbelt while driving. The impact of the accident left Syme dead on the spot.

Reeves served as a pallbearer at Jennifer Syme's funeral. They buried her next to her daughter Ava Archer Reeves in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.

What did Keanu Reeves say about Jennifer Syme and his daughter's death?

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Keanu Reeves during the "John Wick: Chapter 4" UK Gala Screening – Arrivals

In 2006, during his interview with Parade Magazine, Keanu Reeves got candid about losing Jennifer Syme and his daughter Ava Archer Reeves. “I miss being a part of their lives and them being part of mine. I wonder what the present would be like if they were here — what we might have done together. I miss all the great things that will never be.” He also added, “Grief changes shape, but it never ends. People have a misconception that you can deal with it and say, ‘It’s gone, and I’m better.’ They’re wrong. When the people you love are gone, you’re alone.”

FAQs on Keanu Reeves

A. Keanu Reeves is dating American visual artist Alexandra Grant as of December 2024.

A. Keanu Reeves is 60 years old as of December 2024.

A. Jennifer Syme died on April 2, 2001.

A. Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Syme had named their stillborn daughter, Ava Archer Reeves.

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