Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder have been friends for decades, but they unexpectedly found themselves legally married—sort of—after a 1992 wedding scene in Dracula. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the scene featured a real Romanian priest, and both Reeves and Ryder believe they were married in the eyes of God. In a 2018 interview, Ryder stated, “I think we’re married in real life,” a sentiment shared by Reeves, who added that both Coppola and Ryder affirm their marriage,
Although they’ve never dated, they have remained close friends and collaborators, appearing in films such as Destination Wedding and A Scanner Darkly. Reeves has also maintained a strong friendship with actress Sandra Bullock, who believes they would have thrived as a couple but didn’t give it a chance. She describes Reeves as someone who remains friends with all of his exes, highlighting his admirable character.