Helen Mirrendidn’t mind being compared toKeanu Reeves‘ girlfriend, artistAlexandra Grant.
When pictures of Reeves, 55, and Grant, 46,showing off PDA at a recent red carpetsurfaced this week, many social media userspointed outGrant’s resemblanceto the actress, with some even admitting they had mistaken the artist for Mirren.
While speaking toEntertainment Tonightat the premiere of her new movieThe Good Liaron Wednesday, Mirren, 74, addressed the comparisons.
“I saw that,” the Oscar winner said of the internet’s reaction. “That was very flattering on me, you know, because she’s obviously lovely.”
“I do know Keanu very well. He did a film with my husband and he is just the most adorable, lovely person,” Mirren shared, referencing the 1997 filmThe Devil’s Advocate. “So she’s a lucky girl and I’m sure that he’s a lucky boy.”
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On Saturday, Reeves and Grant attended the LACMA Art + Film Gala andwalked the red carpet holding hands. TheJohn Wickactor wore an all-black suit, while Grant wore a midnight blue gown with a deep V-neck and silver flats.
“Keanu wants to openly share his life with her,” a sourcetold PEOPLEafter the couple made their debut. “He is extremely happy and grateful to have Alex in his life.”
The insider added that the two, who haveknown each other for years, “started dating earlier this year, but have wanted to keep it quiet.”
Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves.
The couple first collaborated in 2011 on Reeves’ bookOde to Happiness, with Grant providing the illustrations. The project was her first artist book and Reeves’ first book as a writer.
They worked together again on the actor’s 2016 book,Shadows, in which Grant again provided the illustrations.
The following year, the duo co-foundedX Artists’ Books, a publishing house that focuses on publishing “thoughtful, high-quality, artist-centered books that fit within and between genres,” according to its website.
Last month, the pair were photographed enjoying dinner together at Giorgio Baldi, a luxurious Italian hotspot in Santa Monica, California.
source: people.com
