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Malay Mail
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
No, that's not Keanu Reeves asking for money — but his AI doppelganger is — and he's had enough
LOS ANGELES, July 19 — Keanu Reeves may not be on social media, but that hasn't stopped scammers from turning him into one of the most impersonated celebrities online. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Matrix and John Wick star is paying thousands of dollars a month to a Seattle-based company, Loti AI, to track and remove fake accounts pretending to be him across platforms like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. With his blessing, the company's founder Luke Arrigoni revealed they've issued nearly 40,000 takedown requests on Reeves' behalf over the past year. 'He cares very much about how his fans are treated, and he's very invested in trying to solve this problem,' Arrigoni reportedly said. A reporter for The Hollywood Reporter went undercover to investigate one of the scams. While the real Reeves was walking the red carpet with girlfriend Alexandra Grant at the John Wick spinoff Ballerina premiere, a fake account named Keanu_Reeves68667 tried to coax the journalist into paying US$600 (RM2,547) for a bogus 'VIP' fan club membership, promising an in-person meet-up. The actor's widespread appeal — and his almost mythical off-grid persona — have made him an easy target for online manipulation. 'Pretty much everybody everywhere on Earth likes [him],' the reporter noted, adding that his lack of personal social media makes it harder for fans to distinguish real from fake. Scammers have used Reeves' likeness for everything from romance grifts to political messages. In one fake image, he appears to endorse Donald Trump. In another, he seems to support awareness campaigns for indigenous children who were victims of abusive boarding schools in Canada. Most of these images are photoshopped from a Getty photo of Reeves at a motorcycle event in Italy in 2017. Loti AI typically gets platforms to remove fake accounts within 48 hours, but that's often enough time for fraudsters to inflict serious harm. As The Hollywood Reporter highlighted, the FBI reported nearly US$672 million in losses from romance and confidence scams in 2024 — with older adults particularly vulnerable. One case involved a 73-year-old woman who lost nearly US$100,000 to a scammer pretending to be Kevin Costner. She was convinced to send bitcoin deposits for a fake film project, lured in by messages offering companionship during a difficult time. At one point, the fake Costner even sent a photo holding a handwritten sign that read: 'It's really me Kevin Costner. I love you so much… I can't wait to meet you.' For his part, Reeves is doing what he can to protect others from similar heartbreak — even if it means fighting an invisible, AI-fuelled army one fake account at a time.
Daily Mail
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Keanu Reeves and his partner Alexandra Grant spend time at MotoGP in Italy amid claims they secretly wed
Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant spent time at the MotoGP World Championship in Italy on Sunday following rumors the couple have secretly married. The actor, 60, was seen at the event alongside his artist partner Alexandra, 52, where they appeared in good spirits. Keanu kept a low profile at the race in a cap, while Alexandra smiled as they watched from the sidelines at the Mugello circuit. The actor looked smart in a gray blazer and white T-shirt, with Alexandra wearing a purple blazer and sunglasses It comes after Alexandra was seen wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger at the London premiere of his film Ballerina earlier this month, fueling rumors the couple have tied the knot. In April, Alexandra was also seen wearing the same diamond ring with a gold band during her and Keanu's trip to London
Daily Mail
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant enjoy date at the Motorcycling Grand Prix of Italy amid claims the couple have secretly wed
Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant enjoyed a date day at the Motorcycling Grand Prix of Italy on Sunday following rumours the couple had married. The Canadian actor, 60, was seen at the MotoGP alongside artist Alexandra, 52, where they appeared in good spirits. Keanu kept a low profile at the race as he covered his face with a cap in the Italian sunshine. Meanwhile, Alexandra smiled as they watched from the sidelines at the Mugello circuit. Keanu looked smart in a grey blazer and white T-shirt, with Alexandra wearing a similar outfit. She wore a pastel purple blazer and sunglasses as she stood close to The Matrix actor. Earlier this month, they attended the premiere of Ballerina together in London. Despite being surrounded by people, the couple looked like they were in their own little love bubble as they chatted and flashed smitten smiles at one another. The PDA continued once they took their place for photographers, with both still firmly clasping one another's hand. It comes after eagle-eyed fans noticed that Alexandra was wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger - further fuelling recent speculation that the couple have secretly wed. Back in April, Alexandra, an artist, was seen wearing the same diamond ring with a gold band during her and Keanu's trip to London. If the couple have indeed secretly tied the knot, it would be Keanu's first marriage, but any grand announcement is unlikely with the fiercely private pair known for keeping their relationship under wraps. Alexandra and Keanu first became acquainted at a dinner party in 2009 and collaborated on two art books together before going red carpet official in 2019. Ever since going public, the low-key couple have attended an array of public events together, including the recent Sonic The Hedgehog 3 premiere. During the Sonic premiere, Keanu was asked whether he regarded the event as an example of a 'date night' for him and Alexandra. 'I guess it is! Yeah, we got dolled up and it's been very exciting, and just kind of nerve-wracking in the car, but getting out and it was just like - I don't know, it's just really special to be side by side,' he told Entertainment Tonight. In 2023 Keanu shed some light on his romance with Alexandra. When he was asked to name his 'last moment of bliss,' he told People: 'A couple of days ago with my honey. We were in bed. We were connected.' The Speed star effervesced: 'We were smiling and laughing and giggling. Feeling great. It was just really nice to be together.' The pair have rarely discussed details of their relationship in public. Alexandra found herself at the end of an internet frenzy when she and Keanu went public with their relationship at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in early November 2019. 'I think every single person I knew called me in the first week of November, and that's fascinating,' she told British Vogue a few months later. When she was asked in 2020 about the prospect of marriage, she said: 'Love at every level is deeply important to my identity. How's that for dodging the question?' She added: 'I do not believe that isolation is the way. There is a period of isolation that I do as a painter, but I deeply value the experience of being in relationships.' By the time they went red carpet official, they had been friends for around a decade and it had been reported that Keanu wanted the romance out in the open.
News.com.au
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Keanu Reeves' latest red carpet appearance sparks speculation
Actor Keanu Reeves and his longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant made a red carpet appearance together in Los Angeles this week – and one small detail sparked speculation the pair may have secretly marked a big milestone. Eagle-eyed celeb watchers noted that Grant was wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger. It's not the first time fans have noticed the eye-catching detail – she was first spotted wearing the ring several months ago. Reeves, 60, and his 52-year-old visual artist girlfriend have been quietly dating since at least 2019, when they made their first red carpet appearance together as a couple. Before that, they'd been friends since at least 2011. Grant gave some rare comments about her relationship with Reeves when she appeared at the Los Angeles Beverly Arts Icon Awards in 2023. 'The good news about falling in love as an adult is that I had built my own career by the time that my relationship had begun,' she told People on the red carpet, which she walked solo. 'I feel very confident in the relationship on the red carpet. I feel confident on it alone. 'It's interdependent and independent in the best ways.' She also opened up about what she loves most about Reeves, speaking to how they inspire one another in their careers. 'In a moment of frustration in my life, I once said, 'Sometimes I feel like a Maserati stuck in traffic,' that I have this big engine, but, for a variety of reasons, that I couldn't ever go,' she began. 'What I love about Keanu and our exchange is that we're pushing each other to build new roads. 'Seeing the other person's problem-solving is inspiring, like, 'Oh, well, okay, this one, that's a cul-de-sac. How do I try this other thing?' 'He's such an inspiration to me. He's so creative, he's so kind. He works so hard.' Likewise, Reeves has been effusive in his praise in the rare times when he's publicly discussed his relationship with Grant. He gave a surprisingly candid answer in a 2023 interview with People when the outlet asked him to name the last time he'd felt 'bliss.' 'A couple of days ago with my honey,' Reeves revealed. 'We were in bed. We were connected. We were smiling and laughing and giggling. Feeling great. It was just really nice to be together.'
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Keanu Reeves sparks engagement rumors with GF Alexandra Grant as she flashes sparkler at Ballerina premiere
and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant set tongues wagging as they attended the Ballerina premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. While the couple looked loved-up on the red carpet, eagle-eyed fans noticed Alexandra was wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger - fueling recent speculation that the couple have secretly married. Back in April, Alexandra, an artist, was seen wearing the same diamond ring with a gold band during her and Keanu's trip to London. If the couple have secretly tied the knot, it would be Keanu's first marriage, but any grand announcement is unlikely with the fiercely private pair known for keeping their relationship under wraps. For the big premiere, Alexandra, 52, styled her striking ring with a plunging red dress with a ruffled neckline and glittering metallic heels. Meanwhile, Keanu, 60, looked smart in a black suit. Alexandra and Keanu first met at a dinner party in 2009 and collaborated on two art books together before going red-carpet official in 2019. ... after noticing she was wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger Ever since going public, the low-key couple have attended an array of public events together, including the recent Sonic The Hedgehog 3 premiere. During the premiere, Keanu was asked whether he regarded the event as an example of a 'date night' for him and Alexandra. 'I guess it is! Yeah, we got dolled up and it's been very exciting, and just kind of nerve-wracking in the car, but it's really special to be side by side,' he told Entertainment Tonight. In 2023 Keanu shed some light on his romance with Alexandra. When he was asked to name his 'last moment of bliss,' he told People: 'A couple of days ago with my honey. We were in bed. We were connected.' He added: 'We were smiling and laughing and giggling. Feeling great. It was really nice to be together.' The pair have rarely discussed details of their relationship in public. Alexandra found herself at the end of an internet frenzy when she and Keanu went public with their relationship at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in early November 2019. 'I think every single person I knew called me in the first week of November, and that's fascinating,' Alexandra told British Vogue a few months later. When Alexandra was asked in 2020 about the prospect of marriage, she said: 'Love at every level is deeply important to my identity. How's that for dodging the question?' She added: 'I do not believe that isolation is the way. There is a period of isolation that I do as a painter, but I deeply value the experience of being in relationships.' By the time they went official with their romance they had been friends for around a decade and it had been reported that Keanu wanted the relationship out in the open. They first collaborated in 2011 on Keanu's book Ode To Happiness, with Alexandra providing the illustrations. The project marked her first book as an artist and his first as a writer. They worked together again on the actor's 2016 book Shadows, to which Alexandra once again contributed the artwork. Alexandra is Keanu's first known girlfriend since Jennifer Syme, who died in a car accident in 2001 less than four months after delivering her and Keanu's stillborn baby.
