Cape Town - Keanu Reeves recently made his big red-carpet debut with his new girlfriend, Alexandra Grant, and her uncanny resemblance to actress Helen Mirren has sent the internet into a frenzy.
Keanu’s relationship with the 46-year-old artist was made public on Saturday when the couple were spotted holding hands at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles, FOX news reports.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of her new film, The Good Liar, Helen admitted that she was flattered by the comparison.
"That was very flattering on me, you know, because she’s obviously lovely."
Helen also praised Keanu, who worked with her husband, director Taylor Hackford, on the film The Devil’s Advocate.
"He is just the most adorable, lovely person. So she’s a lucky girl and I’m sure that he’s a lucky boy," she said.
According to an insider, the John Wick star started dating Alexandra earlier this year but wanted to keep it quiet, Vogue reports.
"Keanu wants to openly share his life with her," the source said.
"He’s extremely happy and grateful to have Alex in his life."
(Sources: FOX news, Entertainment Tonight, Vogue)