Keanu Reeves was inducted into Canada‘s Walk of Fame for the class of 2021 on Saturday.
Reeves, 57, was born in Beirut and raised in Toronto, where he first started performing at local theatre productions and on television before setting off to start his career in Hollywood in blockbusters like The Matrix and John Wick.
The event was not held in Canada, but rather in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California. Alongside Keanu was his Matrix co-star Carrie-Anne Moss.
Canada’s pride and joy: Movie screen favorite Keanu Reeves was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame for the class of 2021 on Saturday
‘Keanu Reeves is an iconic actor, producer, and director who has entertained audiences worldwide for more than three decades,’ the press release for the ceremony shared.
The actor made sure to clean up for the occasion, wearing a stylish black three-piece suit and tie. He paired the look with black boots.
Canada’s Walk of Fame is considered to be ‘the nation’s crowning jewel that celebrates Canadian excellence and achievement.’
The Walk of Fame welcomed ten new members to its prestigious ranks this year, including, ‘one of Canada’s most decorated war heroes to champions in sport, Nobel Laureates, a global business magnate, and iconic names in entertainment.’
Proud Canadian: Reeves was raised in Toronto where he first started performing at local theatre productions and television before setting off to start his career in Hollywood in blockbusters like The Matrix
Co-star support: Keanu pictured at the ceremony with film producer Jeffrey Latimer, left, and Matrix co-star Carrie-Anne Moss, right
Reunited: The film actor was happy to receive the support of fellow Canadian actress and onscreen love Moss
The release stated, ‘This year’s class of outstanding Canadians are recognized not only for their distinctive accomplishments and successes but for their philanthropy, advocacy, and contributions toward the greater good.’
Some other inductees include Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart, Salome Bey, Jully Black, Ajay Vrimani, Bruce Cockburn, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Graham Greene, Serena Ryder, Romeo Dallaire Damian Warner, and the team of Banting, Best, Macleod, and Collip.
Reeves has much to be celebrating these days. Aside from getting inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame, he is going to return to movie screens as Neo in the new film from the Matrix franchise, The Matrix Resurrections.
The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 22, 2021.
Suited up: Reeves at the Canada Walk of Fame ceremony with Canadian television personality Traci Melchor
Happy: Keanu smiled as he spoke with Traci Melchor with the iconic Matrix code running in the background
