Keanu Reeves Donates Money Because He's Embarrassed By How Much He Makes

Keanu Reeves, one of the nicest people in Hollywood, has always been known to share his wealth with people around him. The actor, who has made a successful career for himself, has also made a lot of money from his movies, and sources say he's this generous with his income because he's embarrassed about earning so much.

Keanu Reeves' net worth is estimated to be about $380 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

“He’s somewhat embarrassed about that," a close friend of the actor told Page Six.

“Keanu’s given away a lot of money and done a lot more for people than most will ever know,” said the family friend. “He knows how lucky he is. Unlike many Hollywood mega stars, he never takes any of this for granted.”

In December 2021, a story about him donating 70% of his salary from the first “The Matrix” film to cancer research went viral, but it was soon debunked by the actor’s publicist, per Independent.

However, it does not change the fact that Reeves is still one of the most generous stars out there who will not think twice before lending a helping hand to someone in need. “Keanu’s infamous for his generosity,” said a Hollywood producer, and shared a story where the actor slipped a $20,000 bonus to a “Matrix” set builder after learning the crew member was having troubles financially.

He has also gifted members of his crew with personalized watches and Harley Davidson bikes, which explains why people are dying to work with him. “Trust me, stunt guys are all dying to work with Keanu,” said a Hollywood production source, Page Six reported. “Not just for the gifts. It’s because he takes them so seriously and credits them with helping contribute to his success. Stuntmen, fight trainers — these people rarely get that.”

“The reason Keanu’s starred in 60 movies is that, on top of audiences, directors love him, co-stars love him, crews love him. He’s always prepared, he’s always on time. Considerate, communicative, caring — there’s no one whose name he doesn’t know or hasn’t had a conversation with,” said a casting director who worked with him.

2022 is a busy year for the actor, with a bunch of movies lined up for release, including the highly anticipated, "John Wick Chapter 4," which is set to arrive in theaters on May 27, 2022, as per Screen Rant.