Keanu Reeves' Style Evolution, From Grunge Heartthrob To Ageless Wonder
Keanu Reeves is many things to many people: He’s an underrated dramatic and action star. An introvert who comes in clutch with poignant answers to big life questions (see: his viral response to Stephen Colbert’s question about what happens when we die). And, as we’ve been reminded recently, forever the internet’s boyfriend.
Thirst levels reached unprecedented levels a few years back when the “John Wick” actor posed for GQ magazine looking fly as hell in an array of suits and sunglasses.
exactly one year ago today, Keanu Reeves became GQ's april issue cover that sent grown adults into a horny teenage thrist frenzy pic.twitter.com/S2rSBuSmCc
— dane🪄 KEANU DAY (@keanyssance) April 14, 2020
Less than two weeks later, the 58-year-old was unveiled as the new face of Saint Laurent. Those photos, showing Keanu looking characteristically pensive in a leather jacket, got the internet all hot and bothered, too.
keanu reeves for saint laurent was an absolute serve pic.twitter.com/umkFTqlYz0
— em wick ✨ keanu day (@johnwicksgf) March 29, 2021
It makes sense that the fashion house tapped Reeves to represent it. Fashion-wise, he keeps things interesting. Over the course of his roughly 38-year career, the Canadian has mastered the art of the streamlined suit for red carpets while staying true to his grunge-era roots with his streetwear. This is a man who loves some oversized tees, beanies, work boots and jeans.
Through it all, he’s hardly aged. (With his mixed Chinese-Hawaiian heritage, we’re going to just say it: Reeves is solid proof that Asian don’t raisin.)
Below, some of the actor’s most memorable style moments through the years.
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1987
Keanu Reeves poses during a 1987 photo session for "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" in West Hollywood promoting the film.
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December 1988
Reeves at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
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March 1989
Reeves attends the 4th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
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March 1989
Winona Ryder and Reeves attend an event at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
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1990
Rob Lowe and Reeves play in a celebrity basketball game.
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1991
Reeves during the "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" premiere in Hollywood, California.
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March 1992
Sofia Coppola and Reeves attend the 7th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood.
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September 1992
Reeves attends "The Last of the Mohichans" at Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
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March 1993
Reeves arrives at the 8th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California.
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May 1993
Reeves at the "Much Ado About Nothing" premiere in Los Angeles.
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June 1993
Reeves attends the 2nd Annual MTV Movie Awards in Burbank, California.
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January 1994
Sandra Bullock and Reeves at a party for their movie "Speed."
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July 1995
Reeves backstage at a concert for his band Dogstar with Jon Bon Jovi.
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May 1996
Reeves at the premiere of "Twister" in Westwood, California.
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October 1997
Reeves at the "Devil's Advocate" premiere at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California.
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September 1998
Reeves during the opening of All Star Cafe '98 at All Star Cafe in San Diego, California.
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January 1999
Reeves performs with his band Dogstar at the Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom.
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March 2000
Reeves and his guest arrive at the 72nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
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January 2001
Reeves pose at the 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
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December 2002
Reeves at the 17th Annual American Cinematheque Award honoring Denzel Washington at Beverly Hilton Hotel.
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May 2003
Reeves during "The Matrix Reloaded" premiere in Westwood, California.
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June 2004
Reeves meets his fans during the "Lights, Camera, Fashion 2" show on June 4, 2004, in Austin, Texas.
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February 2005
Reeves arrives at the BAFTA Film Awards at the Odeon Leicester Square in London.
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October 2006
Reeves and friend in Chelsea in New York City.
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March 2006
Reeves and Sandra Bullock arrive at the 78th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
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December 2008
Reeves attends a press conference for "The Day the Earth Stood Still" at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City.
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November 2009
Reeves attends the Cinema Society and A Diamond is Forever afterparty screening of "The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee" at Ace Hotel in New York City.
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April 2011
Reeves attends the afterparty for the screening of "Henry's Crime" at the Cooper Square Hotel in New York City.
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February 2012
Reeves attends the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.
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May 2013
Reeves arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Generation UM" at ArcLight Hollywood on May 2, 2013.
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July 2015
Reeves test-rides his Arch Motorcycle during the Suzuka 8 Hours at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan.
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May 2016
Reeves in Tribeca in New York City.
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August 2018
Winona Ryder and Reeves attend a photo call for "Destination Wedding" at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles.
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May 2019
Reeves attends the John Wick special screenings at Ham Yard Hotel in London.
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May 2019
Reeves places his hands in cement at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, California.
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February 2020
Reeves and mom Patricia Taylor attend the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California.
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2021
Reeves attends "The Matrix Resurrections" Red Carpet U.S. premiere screening at The Castro Theatre on December 18, 2021 in San Francisco, California.
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2022
Reeves and girlfriend Alexandra Grant attend the MOCA Gala 2022 at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA on June 04, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.
