Keanu Reeves is a popular actor known for playing cool characters in movies like John Wick and The Matrix. His fans want to know more about him as a person beyond his roles in movies. However, Reeves has talked openly about his life, especially his parents.
Who Are Keanu Reeves Parents?
Keanu has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with his captivating performances in movies like John Wick and The Matrix.
Reeves was born in Lebanon to parents Patricia Taylor and Samuel Nowlin Reeves, Jr. While his mother was English and had run away from home to work as a showgirl in Paris, his father’s story remains a mystery to him.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his father’s story, Patricia and Samuel fell in love and had a baby, who was Keanu.
The family stayed in Beirut for a few months before moving to Sydney, Australia, where Keanu’s sister, Kim, was born. Unfortunately, the couple’s marriage didn’t last, and they divorced in 1966.
After the divorce, the family moved to New York before settling in Toronto, Canada. In Toronto, Reeves spent most of his childhood and began his acting career, eventually propelling him to international fame.
Keanu Reeves’ Parents Divorce
Keanu Reeves’s family time in Australia was short-lived as his parents divorced in 1966, prompting the family to move to New York.
In New York, Taylor met Paul Aaron, a director who later became a mentor to Reeves in his acting career.
Although Aaron and Taylor were only married for six months, Aaron continued to stay in touch with Reeves and even gave him his start in the entertainment industry.
Keanu Reeves Worked On Aaron’s Movie
Reeves worked as a production assistant on one of Aaron’s movies when he was just 15 years old.
Aaron’s influence helped Reeves obtain a green card, enabling him to start acting as an actor. Eventually, at age 20, Reeves packed his bags and drove to Hollywood to pursue his dreams.
Taylor went on to marry two more times after divorcing Aaron. She married Robert Miller from 1976-1980 and had another daughter, Karina.
Her final marriage was to Jack Bond in the early ’90s. Despite her numerous marriages, Taylor remained an important figure in Reeves’ life, and he has spoken highly about her in interviews.
