Keanu Reeves is one of the most enviable Hollywood suitors. But, unlike Leo DiCaprio and George Clooney, who click beautiful women like nuts, Reeves is silent on the personal front. There were speculations about romances with Sandra Bullock and Charlize Theron, but there was no actual evidence of this, some of Reeves' fans are sure that he is a closeted gay man - this is their right. And love, great and pure, was the only one in Keanu's life, and it was a long time ago. Few people remember the actress Jennifer Syme now, but the place of this modest-looking brunette in Reeves' heart will not be taken by any beauty...
"Femme fatale" and "" – these definitions could not be applied to Jennifer. Discreet appearance and quiet character - with such qualities in Hollywood, it is difficult to achieve anything, but Syme was lucky. At the age of 18, she moved to Los Angeles to get a job as an assistant at one of the film studios. Jennifer diligently performed her duties, and when the famous director David Lynch needed an assistant, he hired Miss Syme for this position. As a creative person, Lynch saw acting abilities in the modest assistant and offered her to play a small role in his film Lost Highway. It was 1997
Although Syme's role in Lost Highway was tiny and she was not invited to other projects, Jennifer liked the cinematic party. She began to attend various events and parties, meet people who make movies. This is how she met Karen Reeves, who became her friend. Of course, Syme knew that Karen had a brother Keanu, but she did not make any plans for him: where she, a modest assistant, went to the handsome Keanu, whom half of America adores. But Karen Reeves, who cared more about her brother's happiness than he cared about himself, decided to marry her friend to him. Karen introduced Keanu and Jennifer, and it turned out as she expected - Reeves asked Syme out on a date, and then began dating her. It was 1998
The relationship developed rapidly - soon Jennifer and Keanu began to live together. Syme soon realized that she was expecting a child. The ultrasound showed that it would be a girl. At the end of December 1999, just before the New Year, Jen went to the clinic - there were only a few days left before the birth. Keanu flew as if on wings - he had already chosen a name for the future baby - Ava Archer. But a tragedy happened. During the examination, the stone-faced doctor told Syme that she would not have a child - the girl died due to a blood clot in the umbilical cord
Shock. Jennifer sobbed. Keanu seemed to have aged a dozen years. The things they bought for Ava Archer Syme-Reeves were donated to charity. Both of them withdrew into themselves for a while. Soon, Keanu and Jennifer realized that it was hard for them to be together - the wounds from the tragedy hurt even more. The couple broke up. Reeves flatly refused to talk to reporters about this, saying only that he and Jennifer had maintained friendly relations
It was more difficult for Syme to survive the tragedy - Reeves had a job, and she was left alone with her pain. Jennifer tried to drown it out with the help of new acquaintances - she joined the musical community, communicated with many famous performers (she no longer worked with Lynch, getting a job in a recording studio)
On April 1, Jennifer was visiting Marilyn Manson - the Great and Terrible threw a party in his Los Angeles mansion. Late at night, she got behind the wheel of her jeep. Jennifer drank heavily, so she forgot to fasten her seat belt. Her jeep was rushing through the city at night, and what she was thinking about in the last minutes of her life, no one will ever know. Losing control, Jennifer rammed a car parked on the side of the road. The blow was so strong that Syme broke through the windshield and flew out of the car. Later, the forensic expert stated that death occurred instantly
When Reeves learned of Jennifer's death, he said nothing. Journalists who wanted to interview him were disappointed: they expected the actor to start crying, throwing tantrums, and reminiscing. But none of this happened. After the news of Syme's death, he did not leave the house for some time, communicating only with his sister. Keanu later insisted that Jennifer be buried next to their unborn daughter.
The actor is quite loyal to the paparazzi, but if one of the uninformed journalists asks Reeves about Jennifer, or, God forbid, about their unborn child, Keanu can immediately turn around and leave. Apparently, the memories of living together with Syme will never be erased from his memory. This is very sad... But life is a cruel thing