If there is a ‘celebrity’ in Hollywood whose fans will be absolutely convinced and comfortable picking as the absolute ‘nice guy, ‘ it is Keanu Reeves. The actor, musician, producer, and philanthropist is an incredibly generous human being, who is best known for his kind and down-to-earth persona.

Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4 | Credit: Lionsgate

Fans have always applauded the actor for being the man he is and lauded his work in the industry, which is more a combination of his action flicks and passion projects rather than ‘money-making’ franchises. And it is a feat that fans cannot help but admire.

Hollywood Legend Keanu Reeves Cares Little About Money

Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog | Credit: Paramount Pictures

After decades of being in the film industry and filmography as diverse as his, Keanu Reeves has built up an impressive net worth of $380 million (via Celebrity Net Worth). His roles in The Matrix and John Wick franchise have added considerably to his net worth, leading him to accumulate such a large sum.

However, despite being one of the most loved and famous actors in the world, Reeves has largely stayed away from money-making franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, even though he is a favorite fan-cast for several roles.

There have even been rumors that the actor even turned down roles in the above-mentioned franchises to pursue his ‘passion projects’ (see The InSneider and Reuters), which seem to be SpongeBob: Sponge on The Run, Toy Story 4, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Although these are rumors and we don’t know for certain how much truth they hold, it is a fact that Reeves does not care about money much.

Back in 2006, the actor, in an interview (via Medium), had famously remarked,

Money doesn’t mean anything to me. I’ve made a lot of money, but I want to enjoy life and not stress myself building my bank account. I give lots away and live simply, mostly out of a suitcase in hotels. We all know that good health is more important.

Known for his humble lifestyle, the actor, thus continues to win the hearts of millions of fans across the world. Fans also adore how he loves to do movies like Sonic the Hedgehog instead of Marvel or Star Wars.

Fans Adore Keanu Reeves for His Eccentric Movie Choices and Humble Life

Keanu Reeves is one of the nicest human beings on earth, despite his tragic life story and the innumerable losses he has faced (see Biography.com). In spite of it all, the actor is immensely positive and gratuitous and seems to have made his life’s mission to give back (via Page Six).

Over and over again, the actor exclaims that while it is nice to have money and not care about the bills, he does not care about money but is glad to give back to the world through charity (see the Daily Mail). While fans love to talk about him often, on Reddit recently, fans of the actor appreciated him for apparently turning down millions of dollars and pursuing movies like Sonic the Hedgehog:

While fans continue to appreciate the Hollywood legend, his humble lifestyle and personality are a source of inspiration for many. Hence, there is no denying that Keanu Reeves’ selfless and humble approach to life and his commitment to pursuing his passion projects over money-making opportunities truly set him apart from the rest of his contemporaries.