Keanu Reeves says he enjoys getting all “dolled up” for a rare night out with his artist girlfriend, Alexandra Grant.
The longtime couple, who typically avoid the spotlight, showed up dressed to the nines at the Los Angeles premiere of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Dec. 16.
Reeves, 60, who voices the villain Shadow in the animated movie, donned a dark suit with a red and blue tie while Grant, 51, wore a black dress with striking silver, gold and purple sequined details.
“We got dolled up and it was very exciting and just kind of nerve-wracking in the car, getting out. It’s really special to be side by side,” Reeves told “Entertainment Tonight.”
Reeves added that seeing Grant looking stunning in her gown was a bonus.
The actor imitated the sound of angels singing to illustrate how he felt when he got his first glimpse of Grant that evening. “The heart just opens,” he added.
Reeves and Grant met in 2009 at a dinner party. They collaborated on a 2011 book together called “Ode to Happiness,” which Reeves wrote and Grant illustrated.
The couple went public with their romance in 2019 when they attended a MOCA Benefit in Los Angeles.
In September 2023, Grant opened up to People about her romance with the Hollywood star, saying she was grateful she was well into her career as a visual artist when the two met.
“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 said. “I feel very confident in the relationship on the red carpet. I feel confident on it alone.”
She added that Reeves had “absolutely” had an impact on her art, which had become noticeably “happier” over the years.