Keanu Reeves fans have hit out at an interviewer who they believe asked “inappropriate” questions regarding his friendship with Sandra Bullock.
The incident unfolded during a recent appearance on The One Show in the UK.
Reeves was there to discuss his upcoming roles in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Ballerina.
However, the beloved John Wick star found himself in an unexpected line of questioning about his longtime friend and former co-star Sandra Bullock.
Host Gabby Logan, after mentioning Reeves’ recent reunion with Bullock at a 30th-anniversary screening of their 1994 hit Speed, pushed the actor on a personal note.
Logan hinted at past feelings between the co-stars, asking Reeves: “Didn’t you discover later that you could’ve got on even better… you both had a bit of a crush on each other on set but you didn’t find out until later on that you kind of fancied each other…”
The line of questioning came off as uncomfortable for both Reeves and the audience, given the actor’s long-term relationship with 51-year-old artist Alexandra Grant.
Fans quickly took to social media to voice their disapproval, with one Instagram user writing: “Terrible interviewing by the BBC.”
A second added: “Embarrassing questions, a lovely man, and a great actor.”
A third person said: “Why say that to a happily married man? So awkward and disrespectful.”
A fourth added: “The BBC are like gossipy old biddies at a tea party. Embarrassing. The poor man hid his irritation well.”
In true Keanu Reeves style, he played it off in a professional, kind manner.
When asked about the anniversary screening, Reeves had responded warmly, describing it as a pleasant chance to reconnect with Bullock.
“That was so nice. Yeah, Sandra Bullock and I get along really well, and it’s always nice to see her, so it was nice to kind of hang out for a little bit,” he said.
But the tone shifted when Logan alluded to their past mutual crushes, prompting Reeves to respond with a polite: “Ohhhh yeah! We were very professional.”
Co-host Alex Jones interjected with: “That would’ve been a nice couple!” and Logan added: “There was great chemistry on screen anyway; it was fantastic.”
Reeves is in a loving relationship with Alexandra Grant. Credit: Michael Kovac/Getty
Reeves appeared visibly uncomfortable, with many fans noting the awkward shift in atmosphere.
In regards to Reeves’ actual romantic relationship, he and Alexandra Grant first went public with their love back in 2019 when they made a red carpet appearance together at a film gala, holding hands for the paparazzi.
Since then, the couple has managed to keep their love life under wraps, in line with Reeves’ commitment to safeguarding the privacy of his loved ones.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Keanu Reeves shared a rare and tender insight into his personal life that’s left fans swooning.
When asked about the last moment of bliss he’d experienced, the actor replied: “A couple of days ago with my honey. We were in bed. We were connected. We were smiling and laughing and giggling. Feeling great. It was just really nice to be together.”