It appears that Keanu Reeves, the beloved actor known for his roles in “The Matrix” and “John Wick,” has a rather unique situation to address—he’s unintentionally accumulated 30 years’ worth of anniversary gifts to catch up on. At 60 years old, Reeves, often affectionately referred to as ‘the internet’s boyfriend,’ has never been known to be married. Or so everyone thought.
In a surprising revelation, it turns out that Reeves might have spent the last three decades inadvertently married to his co-star, Winona Ryder. The unexpected marital status traces back to the set of a gothic horror film.
Back in 1992, Reeves and Ryder co-starred in Francis Ford Coppola’s rendition of “Dracula,” with Gary Oldman portraying the titular villain. While the film received mixed reviews upon its release, it now holds a special place in the lives of both actors for a very unusual reason.
During the filming of “Dracula,” their characters, Mina and Jonathan Harker, participate in a wedding ceremony. However, this scene may have had more lasting consequences than they intended. In an interview promoting their 2018 film “Destination Wedding,” Ryder disclosed that Coppola employed an actual Romanian priest to officiate the on-screen wedding.
“We actually got married in ‘Dracula.’ No, I swear to God, I think we’re married in real life. In that scene, Francis used a real Romanian priest,” Ryder revealed during an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “We shot the master and he did the whole ceremony. So, I think we’re married.”
Reeves also addressed this surprising speculation in an interview with Esquire. He humorously added: “We did a whole take of a marriage ceremony with real priests. Winona says we are, Coppola says we are, so I guess we’re married under the eyes of God.”
Despite their on-screen nuptials, Reeves and Ryder have never dated in real life. Ryder was famously involved with Johnny Depp during the 90s. Their relationship began in 1989 and lasted four years before ending, during which Depp got his well-known ‘Winona Forever’ tattoo. Ryder has been in a relationship with Scott Mackinlay Hahn since 2011.
On the other hand, Reeves had an intermittent relationship with actress and record company executive Jennifer Syme between 1998 and 2001. Tragically, Syme passed away in 2001. Currently, Reeves is reported to be in a relationship with visual artist Alexandra Grant.
Whether or not Reeves and Ryder ever needed to legally dissolve their unexpected marriage remains unclear. Nonetheless, it stands as an intriguing piece of trivia from their 1992 film.
Regardless of the legalities, it seems the pair might have numerous anniversary cards and Valentine’s Day gifts to catch up on.