Keanu Reeves Goes Viral After Unexpected Live Moment at the 2025 Tony Awards
Keanu Reeves, the beloved star of the “Matrix” franchise, captured headlines and social media attention after an unexpected and humorous moment during the 2025 Tony Awards.
The 60-year-old actor was seated in the audience when Jonathan Groff, during an energetic performance of “Mack The Knife” from the musical “Just In Time,” climbed onto his chair and stood directly in front of the stunned cast and audience.
Reeves responded with good humor, waving and smiling as Groff pushed the moment further with a playful touch to his chest. The spontaneous interaction quickly lit up social media, with fans commenting, “Keanu just won the Tonys for this scene!” and “Didn’t see this coming, but I’m here for it!”
The ceremony was packed with memorable moments beyond the viral incident. Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance in a comedic skit alongside host Cynthia Erivo to promote the musical film “Wicked.” While some viewers felt the cameo was unnecessary, many embraced the surprise with enthusiasm.
In a celebration of theatrical history, the original cast of Hamilton reunited on stage to mark the show’s 10th anniversary, performing hits like “My Shot” and “Non-Stop.” Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonathan Groff, who returned as King George, joined the cast alongside other original stars.
Humor also found its way into the night when Sarah Paulson and Jean Smart shared a hilarious microphone-splitting incident. Paulson jokingly remarked, “It’s a dress that has men,” adding levity to the moment.
The evening’s emotional highlight was Nicole Scherzinger’s win as Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. Overcome with emotion, she expressed gratitude to God, her fiancé Thom Evans, and her mother, exclaiming, “Finally home.”
Darren Criss also took home his first Tony Award for Maybe Happy Ending, which was named Best Musical. He dedicated his win to his family and his wife Mia, who accepted the award on his behalf.
While George Clooney was nominated for his role in Good Night, And Good Luck, the award for Best Actor went to Cole Escola for his performance in Oh, Mary!, a play he both wrote and starred in.
