Charlize Theron says Keanu Reeves ‘goes by his own clock’

2 July 2025

Charlize Theron has claimed Keanu Reeves “goes by his own clock”.

Charlize Theron has opened up on her friendship with Keanu Reeves

The 49-year-old actress described her famous friend – who she starred with in the likes of 1997’s Devil’s Advocate – as “one of the most loyal” people she knows, although on an episode of Hot Ones she previously claimed Keanu, 60, was most likely to not show up to her dinner party.

Asked about that moment by The Hollywood Reporter, she said: “Oh my gosh, did I? I can’t remember why I said that.

“He definitely goes by his own clock, but not in a disrespectful way. He always shows up. He’s professional. He’s a great friend. He’s one of the most loyal friends I’ve ever had.

“He’s also great in the sense that you can pick up with him exactly where you left off, and I don’t need to talk to him every single day.

“But he is a bit of an enigma, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t show up.”

The two friends haven’t worked together since 2001’s Sweet November, but Charlize insisted there isn’t a dramatic reason behind the lengthy break.

She explained: “Honestly, there’s no one to blame. We are really trying, and we have been for all these years.

“Obviously, we are both very busy, but we have been in development on a couple of things.”

Charlize insisted that the close bond they share means neither of them would want to collaborate again “for the sake” of it.

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