Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is popular for portraying several ruthless characters on screen, whether it’s Donnie Barksdale in The Gift or the former hitman in the John Wick franchise. However, unlike his on-screen personas, the actor is known to be very calm and cool. Known as the nicest guy in Hollywood, the actor is often seen in heartwarming interactions with his fans. However, a recently viral video shows the actor losing his cool after he is approached to get an autograph and ends up screaming at the fan.
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Keanu Reeves’ Outburst During a Fan Encounter
Keanu Reeves is known for being very welcoming towards his fans. The actor recently went viral after meeting a 9-year-old fan, who shared that Reeves is his “favorite actor in the whole world” and his Toy Story character Duke is his favorite character.
Keanu Reeves
However, in a recently viral video, things don’t seem the same, as The Matrix star is seen screaming as he is approached for an autograph, in what seems like a mall. Reeves screams at the fan, saying that he also needs some time for himself.
The person approaching for the autograph agrees with the actor, saying, “I see your point.” However, Reeves goes on to say, “No, you don’t see the f*cking point.” The short clip was shared by an Instagram user, who described the whole story in the caption.
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The post shares that the person approaching Reeves is not a fan but a professional autograph hunter. Professional autograph hunters are known to collect famous signatures and often sell celebrity-signed items online. It also states that the Speed actor was being “harassed” by him,” leading him to lash out at him during what seems like a casual visit to the mall.
Keanu Reeves Has Been Dealing With an Alleged Stalker
Earlier this year, reports revealed that Keanu Reeves was granted a temporary restraining against an alleged stalker. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the petition was filed by his lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, on behalf of the actor and his partner, Alexandra Grant, against a 38-year-old man.
Keanu Reeves with Alexandra Grant
It also states that the individual has allegedly stalked, harassed, and trespassed on the actor’s property. The individual has reportedly made at least six “unwanted appearances” at his property, causing distress for Reeves and his partner.
Reports state that the alleged stalker made several appearances at Reeves’ Los Angeles County home and even attempted to break in. Initially, he was found asleep in the actor’s backyard and later left a backpack at his property, reportedly containing a “bizarre” note and a DNA testing kit.
Pictures of the alleged stalker released by TMZ
It is alleged that the individual wanted to prove that he is related to the Constantine star. The petition also includes some of his older Facebook posts, one of which contained the individual referring to himself as Jasper Keith Reeves.