Keanu Reeves' Conversation With Young Fan Proves He's Still An Amazing Person

They say never meet your heroes, a.k.a. your favorite celebs, and while some optimists resist this notion, there is some truth to it. Despite their shiny and shimmering on-screen personas, not all celebs are as nice as they seem.

There are countless horror stories from people who've worked with them, served them, or met them in casual situations that prove it can be pretty terrifying to meet someone you admire. Sometimes, it can even make you question your previous life choices.

In those moments, you also get to see the uglier side of showbiz that suggests, "As long as you can act like you love people, you're going places, darling." Fortunately, not every celeb leaves a bitter taste in your mouth.

There are actually a handful of golden celebrities who are just beautiful human beings inside and out. One of them is none other than Keanu Reeves.

He's well-known for playing tough characters, but in reality, he is an intelligent, gentlemanly, and huge softie. And while he has been dubbed the internet's sad man, he actually brings big smiles to the faces of those he meets.

Here's proof of that.

Keanu was spotted talking to this young fan at the airport, and he was just absolutely cool about it

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Here's how their conversation went:

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Gonna see a Broadway show

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America Buffalo

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Even this man, who was just a bystander, was awed by how Keanu interacted so nicely with the kid, and he's right. We do need more Keanus in the world.

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Who wouldn't?

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It was just a short conversation, and Keanu had just come from a long international flight that would have tired anyone. Yet, he still made time for the kid. Not only did he exchange pleasantries, but he also entertained the kid's questions coolly.

Not many people would do that, especially toward a stranger they don't owe anything to. But Keanu did, and that's what makes the world love him.

Much like this kid, many others have encountered Keanu's kindness and genuine personality. Here are some of them:

1. It's not really recommended for anyone to storm a set, but Keanu was still cool about it all

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2. He acknowledges his fame, but he doesn't get a big head about it; instead, he makes the most of it by brightening people's days

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3. Like this girl, we'd probably keep any picture we have with Keanu close to our hearts

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4. In a parallel universe, this might have actually happened for all we know

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5. It's just hard to get enough of a guy who is just too nice for his own good

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6. Sometimes, Keanu acts like that friend who's always there when you need something

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7. You just know that what they're saying about him is true when so many people give the same descriptions of the guy

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8. Keanu's level of approachability is unparalleled

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As a celebrity who experiences fame and money the way they do in Hollywood, it can be easy to suddenly feel different or even above everybody else. But it's amazing to see that some A-list celebs, like Keanu Reeves, are still able to keep their feet firmly on the ground.

The guy is just a role model, not only to his fellow celebs but also to average people. The way he carries himself and interacts with others is just top class.

Many more people should really follow in his footsteps.