Throwback to Winona Ryder's shocking revelation: 'We’re married in real life to Keanu!'
Rumors swirled about Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder's potential real-life marriage during a 'Dracula' scene. Both stars and director Francis Ford Coppola suggested it may have been more than just acting.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:28 PM ISTRumors swirled about Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder's potential real-life marriage during a 'Dracula' scene. Both stars and director Francis Ford Coppola suggested it may have been more than just acting.
Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder (Source: Vanity Fair)
Keanu and Winona: A Silver Screen Marriage Turned Real?
As time leaps forward, juicy tidbits from yesteryears sometimes crawl back into the limelight. Such is the case with Hollywood's intriguing pair, Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder.
Unearthing Hollywood's Best-Kept Marital Mystery
For many, 1992's 'Bram Stoker’s Dracula' was an iconic film showcasing gothic romance at its finest. However, as the reels spun, there was one scene, in particular, that left both the actors and the audience with a lingering question: was the wedding ceremony of Keanu and Winona real?
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Fast forward to 2018, the ever-charming Winona Ryder unveiled a startling revelation: “We actually got married in Dracula,” she remarked. Was it a jest or an actual confession? She added fuel to the fire, clarifying, “In that scene, Francis Ford Coppola used a real Romanian priest. We shot the master and he did the whole thing. So I think we’re married.”
Intrigue Deepens: Keanu Weighs In
It wasn’t just Ryder riding this wave. Coppola himself backed the story, suggesting a marriage had indeed taken place "in a sense." But what does the other half of this purported couple think? Well, Reeves, in a candid chat with Esquire, confessed, "Winona says we are. Coppola says we are. So I guess we’re married under the eyes of God." Quite the wedding toast, isn't it?
Since 'Dracula', both Reeves and Ryder have been engrossed in their respective personal and professional lives. While Reeves has been painting the town red with visual artist Alexandra Grant, Ryder has been with Scott Mackinlay Hahn since 2011. But these two continue to shine on screen, having last reunited for 'Destination Wedding' in 2017.
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Reeves fans enjoyed his return as Neo in 'The Matrix Resurrections' and his fourth 'John Wick' endeavor in 2022. The Hollywood heartthrob, adored for his humility, has further solidified his status as one of the most gracious stars with recent gestures towards his film's crew.
Looking back, whether the 'Dracula' vows were simply method acting or a genuine matrimonial commitment remains a tantalizing mystery. One thing's for sure: Hollywood is never short of surprises, especially when stars like Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder are involved.
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