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Keanu Reeves is addressing the rumors that he and longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant tied the knot.
While stepping out for the New York City premiere of his new movie Good Fortune on Monday, Oct. 13, the actor, 61, made it clear that the speculation doesn’t faze him.
“Well, that wasn’t the first time,” he joked to E! News about rumors circulating that the pair are married. “We’ve been going out for a long time.”
Reeves’ comments come weeks after Grant, 52, reacted to the rumors on Instagram, calling them “fake news.” Alongside a photo of the couple kissing on a staircase, she wrote on Sept. 24, “This is a real photo. Not an engagement photo or an AI wedding announcement… simply a kiss! (Albeit maybe the moment right before or after it… given the slightly goofy expressions on our faces!).”
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“I’m sharing it here to say thank you to everyone for the congratulations on our wedding. Except we didn’t get married,” the visual artist continued. “Good news is much needed these days, but it’s still fake news, so be careful out there! So, here’s a bit of real happiness!”
Reeves told E! News that Grant “did a wonderful [job]” setting the record straight.
“The wedding, it’s a nice thing,” he said. “People did a lot of nice messages and stuff, but Alexandra just did a wonderful [job] addressing. Like, ‘Thank you, but here’s the reality.’ ”
A representative for Reeves previously addressed the wedding speculation on Sept. 23, telling PEOPLE in a statement, “It is not true. They are not married.”
Grant joined Reeves at Monday’s premiere, and the two held hands — and shared a few kisses — on the red carpet.
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The pair made their public debut as a couple at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles in November 2019. A source told PEOPLE at the time that they “started dating earlier this year” and that Reeves “is extremely happy and grateful to have Alex in his life.”
Last year, a source told PEOPLE that the Ballerina star and Grant were going strong.
“This is the most fun and positive relationship that Keanu has ever been in,” the insider said.
“She is adorable, sweet, caring and funny. She has her own life and career but is also very supportive of Keanu’s,” the source continued. “When he films on location, she travels with him. When he films locally, she often visits the set.”
“Everyone just loves her,” the insider added.
In September, Grant showed her love for Reeves on social media as the John Wick star celebrated his latest birthday.
Alongside a photo of a heart-shaped cake decorated with candles and the message, “KEANU X,” she wrote: “Thank you to everyone for sending over sweet wishes for Keanu’s birthday yesterday… he was well-celebrated!”
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Grant continued: “And to Keanu – who saw this post as a draft! – I am so grateful for your love and partnership. Now back to painting! xo.”
