Keanu Reeves Has Donated Most of His Matrix Salary to Cancer Research

Keanu Reeves is widely regarded as one of Hollywood's most genuine and generous celebrities. Reports suggest that Reeves donated a substantial portion of his Matrix back-end profits — possibly around $75 million — to leukemia research, motivated by his sister Kim's battle with leukemia (from which she recovered).

Reeves has displayed his generosity throughout his career. He reportedly gave $75,000 bonuses to crew members of the Matrix sequels from his own salary, unknown to the studio. He regularly rides the subway, carries strangers' groceries, and has been photographed sitting on the ground with homeless individuals. In 2010, he was photographed sitting alone on a bench, inspiring the 'Sad Keanu' meme — though those around him describe him as genuinely kind and content.