Keanu Reeves gives �50 million to "unsung heroes" of the Matrix

MuadDib · 2003-05-30, 02:28 AM

http://www.hellomagazine.com/2003/05/28/keanureeves/

Man of the moment Keanu Reeves has shown his generosity by giving away �50 million of his earnings from the Matrix sequels. The 38-year-old decided to hand over the money to the unsung heroes of the sci-fi blockbusters - the costume and special effects teams.

Keanu is expected to make a total of �70 million from the films, thanks to a deal which guarantees him a 15 per cent profit-share, so he will still net around �20 million. Asked about his prodigious act of generosity, the actor said he already had enough cash. "Money is the last thing I think about. I could live on what I have already made for the next few centuries," he declared.

And it's not the first time the Beirut-born star has shown his jaw-dropping benevolence. While shooting the films in Australia he amazed the team of stuntmen by giving them each a �6,000 Harley Davidson motorcycle. And the actor, whose sister has leukaemia, has also channelled millions into cancer research.

His gift to the Matrix series' 29 behind-the-scenes whiz-kids will see each of them receiving �1.75 million.

Thnks to Scrubber (Something Awful) for the link.

Well Keanu has just made the cool list....

BigFreak · 2003-05-30, 02:32 AM

Yer, nice one to him

Squeeky · 2003-05-30, 02:36 AM

Holy shit, Keanu kicks ass :

O:

Mtx · 2003-05-30, 03:27 AM

Dude...

Fitting huh?

NightWalker XI · 2003-05-30, 04:18 AM

What a nice guy, he takes care of the crew and what he has done for cancer research is cool as well...what a cool guy, I didn't know he was already 38 though...

Hamma · 2003-05-30, 09:41 AM

I would keep all the money for myself. Deduct a few million and roll around in it, smelling it and laughing.

mikkyT · 2003-05-30, 12:01 PM

Hamma · 2003-05-30, 12:18 PM

enough with the pics already

Robot · 2003-05-30, 12:25 PM

I bet if you drop by his house on halloween, he'll give you a gold bar

�io · 2003-05-30, 12:29 PM

"Money is the last thing I think about. I could live on what I have already made for the next few centuries," he declared.

Finally a smart celeb!!! I mean seriously why the fuck do all these people need 60+ million US each? That's just a waste of money that could go to so much more.

Dharkbayne · 2003-05-30, 12:32 PM

Yeah, Keanu Reeves may not know Kung Fu, but he's got a heart of gold

BTW, Keanu, Cash only please, send that to Dharkbayne, with an E,

1024 · 2003-05-30, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by Squeeky
Holy shit, Keanu kicks ass :O:

/run robotvoice.exe

yes. you are right. congratulations. i agree. he does kick ass.

/close robotvoice.exe

Vis Armata · 2003-05-30, 07:08 PM

There's your ticket....make friends with a rich Buddhist.

�io · 2003-05-31, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by Vis Armata
There's your ticket....make friends with a rich Buddhist.

/me runs outside to do so in hopes of being able to play PS on a good machine AND NOT LAG LIKE HELL EVERYTIME THE GAME LOADS A BRANCH OR A ROCK AND ANOTHER THING...uhhh...forgot it...