More than two decades ago, something remarkable happened between Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. According to Sandra Bullock herself, Keanu Reeves surprised her with truffles and champagne. This act of kindness has stayed with Bullock all these years.
While working together on the set of the movie Speed in 1994, Bullock and Reeves met for the first time. They developed a close friendship during their time together. It was during this time that Bullock confessed to never having tried truffles and champagne.
Reeves, being the thoughtful person that he is, decided to remedy this. He showed up at Bullock’s house and made himself comfortable on her couch. As Bullock poured the champagne and opened the truffles, Reeves simply said, “I just thought you might want to try Champagne and truffles, to see what it’s like.”
Bullock was so touched by this gesture that she even painted Reeves’ nails black, the same shade she had been wearing. She recalls, “He listens,” to Esquire. “And it moves. Individuals. Absurd.”
Despite having a date to attend, Reeves didn’t rush off immediately after dropping off the truffles and champagne. This small act of kindness demonstrated his ability to truly listen and understand others. Bullock saw this as a testament to his character.
“He’s different,” Bullock shared. “When I first met him, I would talk non-stop to fill the silence and feel comfortable. But the more I rambled on, the quieter he became. And then a day or two later, he would show up with a note or a little package, saying, ‘I thought about what you said.’ And he would have his response.”
Bullock couldn’t help but be amazed by his thoughtfulness. “How many people do you know like that?” she asked. It’s clear that Reeves’s caring nature made a lasting impression on Bullock.
Despite this romantic gesture, Bullock insists that she and Reeves never dated. However, she does wonder what could have been. She believes that if they had pursued a romantic relationship, they might have had a chance of making it work.
Bullock also expressed her admiration for Reeves’s character, noting that he seems to be friends with every woman he’s ever dated. “Nobody, in my opinion, has anything negative to say about him,” she said. It’s clear that Reeves’s kindness and respect for others have earned him a reputation as a truly remarkable person.
In the end, Bullock reflects on the journey they’ve had together. “We didn’t have to survive anything,” she said. “All we get to do is grow up next to each other on parallel roads, shake hands, have dinner together, and attempt to cooperate.”
Bullock wonders if she would still feel the same if Reeves had hurt and dumped her. But regardless, she cherishes the friendship they share and the moments they’ve spent together.
