Keanu Reeves tried to keep a low profile on March 31, when he was spotted in a boutique jewelry store eyeing L.A. in diamond rings. But a source told OK! This was the sign his fans have been waiting for: After four years of dating, the 57-year-old Matrix hunk is set to tie the knot with his girlfriend Alexandra Grant.
“Keanu raised the question after returning home from Europe, where he was filming back-to-back movies, and she was there the whole time to support him,” the source spread. "That's when he realized he couldn't live without her."
It's been a long time since they collaborated on Reeves' 2011 book, Ode to Happiness, for the low-key couple. In fact, Reeves' friends, including his Speed costar Sandra Bullock, have been pushing him to propose for months, shares the source.
"It was a heart-to-heart with Sandra that finally inspired him to put a ring on her," the source dishes, "and he's so glad he did."
The source says the down-to-earth action star and visual artist, 49, has already started planning the wedding of her dreams, "which will be very relaxing and in front of a small group of family and friends." will be out." "Of course, they are writing their vows - and no doubt it will get very emotional."
If anyone deserves a happy ending, it's Reeves, who has experienced his fair share of tragedy. In 1999, his then-girlfriend, Jennifer Sime, gave birth to a stillborn daughter; Two years later, he died in a car accident.
"Keanu is back to hell and back," an insider said, "but now he has this wonderful woman to share his life with." Adds the source: “Alexandra is a huge light in his life. Everyone can see how she fills him with happiness."
Well before the news of their candid proposal! It was reported that Reeves' friends put their seal of approval on the two spending the rest of their lives together. “His friends know how happy he is, he has talked about making Alexandra his wife,” a source told OK!