Keanu Reeves is called the saddest actor in Hollywood. His fans even set up an "unofficial day of cheering up Keanu Reeves", which is celebrated on June 15th.
Keanu Reeves survived many tragedies and disappointments, which he learned to enjoy life. Judge for yourself.
1. Child Keanu Reeves was not prosperous.
His father left the family when the boy was only 3 years old. Now, Keanu does not even maintain a relationship with him. Reeves's mom was not a gift either. She was too busy with the arrangement of her personal life and paid little attention to children. The woman could not stay in one place for a long time and constantly moved. Her relationships with men also developed: Keanu did not have time to get used to one stepfather, as he was replaced by another.
Parents of Keanu
Because of such a disorderly life of the mother, the boy had to change schools frequently, which affected his academic performance. The situation was aggravated by dyslexia, which prevented the boy from learning the school curriculum. He was always on the list of backward students, which affected his self-esteem.
2. He failed to fulfill his cherished dream.
His only joy in his childhood was hockey. He could play for hours and dreamed of becoming a professional hockey player. At school, he received the nickname Wall, as, as a goalkeeper, he did not miss a single puck. Unfortunately, a foot injury crossed his dream.
3. His best friend died of a drug overdose.
River Phoenix
The beginning actor River Phoenix, with whom Reeves was very friendly, died at the age of 23, taking a large dose of the narcotic mixture. In 2014, Reeves recalled it in an interview:
"He was a wonderful person and an actor ... I miss him and often think about him"
4. He lost his only child.
At one of the parties, he met an assistant to David Lynch, 26-year-old Jennifer Syme. A spark broke out between the young people, and soon they had an affair.
Jennifer Syme
Jennifer became pregnant. The couple looked forward to the birth of the baby, they made plans for the future, were going to get married ... When it became known that they have a daughter, parents decided to call her Ava Archer. But a week before the birth of misfortune: the little girl's heart stopped beating ... Jennifer had to give birth to a dead child.
"Doctors decided to artificially stimulate childbirth. I was there and saw everything with my own eyes ... It's not fair! "
All this happened on the eve of Christmas, so Keanu does not like this holiday. Now he associates it not with gifts, colorful garlands and magic ...
5. His beloved woman died.
After the tragedy, Keanu and Jennifer separated from each other. He plunged headlong into work, and she tried to drown the mountain in alcohol and drugs. On April 1, 2001, returning from the party, she crashed into three cars and flew out of her car. Death came instantly. She was buried next to her daughter. Keanu was crushed. Jennifer's mother said:
"I thought that Keanu did not love my daughter enough, but when I saw him at the funeral, I realized that I was mistaken"
6. He used drugs.
After the death of Jennifer, he plunged into a deep depression, which he tried to get rid of with cocaine. Fortunately, he managed to pull himself together.
7. His sister is sick with leukemia.
With his sister Kim Kian was very friendly since childhood. Once adults jokingly told him that they were going to be separated: Kim would live with his grandmother in Hawaii. Hearing this, Kianu wept for the whole day.
The diagnosis of leukemia, which was set by Kim, was a real blow for Kian. He spent a lot of money for the treatment of his sister, if her condition worsened, the actor threw everything and rushed to her. Fighting the disease lasted more than 10 years. At the moment it is known that the disease has receded.
8. He avoids serious relationships.
Tragedies with Kim, Jennifer and Ava Archer knocked down the actor. He is afraid to start a serious relationship, fearing that he can do harm to those he loves.
"Once - a case, and three - already a system"
According to the friends of the actor, he immediately breaks off relations with women when he feels for them something more than mere sympathy.
9. He has a monstrously low self-esteem.
In the proof we give several statements of the actor.
"I'm ugly and asexual. But even more hopeless "
"I hope that someday I will become a good actor"
"I'm dumb. And there's nothing I can do about it. "
"I'm pretty boring. I just do what I read, play hockey and play music.
10. He will never have children.
The actor believes that his time is lost. In a recent interview with Esquire magazine, he said:
"Too late. Everything is over. I'm 52, and I'm not going to become a father ... "