Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend give each other a tender kiss in public, but he... doesn't close his eyes

keanu Reeves, the Hollywood actor known for his enigmatic attitude and passionate fan base, recently made waves with a public appearance with his partner, Alexandra Grant.

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The couple attended an art event in Los Angeles, where they expressed their love for one other in front of the cameras.

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Onlookers noticed a noteworthy feature during Reeves and Grant's romantic kiss: unlike his girlfriend, Reeves kept his eyes open, gazing at her face the entire time, according to TMZ.

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