In 1999, Keanu Reeves became most famous for his role in the groundbreaking science fiction film, The Matrix.

It earned an impressive $463.5 million at the box office and was nominated for and won four Academy Awards. Now 50 years old, Keanu's life has been full of more tragedy than you would expect from a movie star. Despite each setback, he's kept pushing forward. It's helped develop himself into the awesome person that he is on and off the screen.

At the age of three, his father left their family. They stayed in touch for a few years, but after the divorce and moving from city to city, they fell out of contact.

Keanu attended four different high schools and struggled with dyslexia, making his education more challenging than it is for most. Eventually he left high school without earning a diploma, though through sheer will, he is an avid reader now.

In 1998, Keanu met Jennifer Syme. The two fell instantly in love and by 1999, Jennifer was pregnant with their daughter. Sadly, after eight months, their child was born stillborn.

They were devastated by her death and it eventually ended their relationship. 18 months later, Syme would die in a car accident.

He is the most honest and awesome guy out there in the movie industry and this is why! Below you'll see 15 more reasons to love Keanu!

#1 He knows what real happiness is!

#2 Sometimes you need to hear all sort of stories

#3 Happiness is in a small things!

#4 When you know how each dollar is worth

#5 He always hated a paparazzi

#6 We all know the struggle

#7 Well you gotta praise his fashion

#8 Sometimes all you need is a slice of pizza

#9 Food coma, we've all been there

#10 Just amazing pics

#11 Share with the others even if you have so little

#12 Enjoy the Sun, as long as it is shining

#13 He has a better things to spend his money on

#14 Knowing your styling

#15 However he doesn't refuse taking pictures with fans!