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At the 2025 Tony Awards, Jonathan Groff created one of the evening's most unforgettable moments when he straddled Keanu Reeves during his performance of a medley from 'Just in Time.' Keanu Reeves, attending the awards to promote his upcoming Broadway appearance in the revival of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot', found himself taken by surprise. He responded with a warm smile and playful hand movements, turning the moment into one of the evening's most talked-about viral highlights.
Keanu Reeves Thanked Jonathan Groff
Following the performance, Keanu Reeves sought out Groff backstage to personally thank him for including him in the show, praising how much fun it was to be part of the number. Groff described Reeves' reaction as priceless and recalled that the actors shared a lighthearted and memorable moment together before returning to the evening’s proceedings.
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Groff, who earned another Tony nomination for his role in 'Just in Time'—though the award went to Darren Criss for 'Maybe Happy Ending'—previously won a Tony for his performance in 'Merrily We Roll Along.' The actor's lively stage presence continues to earn acclaim, and his playful interaction with Keanu Reeves added a personal touch to the ceremony.
Meanwhile, Reeves, alongside his longtime friend and 'Bill & Ted' co-star Alex Winter, presented the award for Best Leading Actress in a Play to Sarah Snook for 'The Picture of Dorian Grey.' Keanu Reeves shared thoughts on the theatrical style he and Winter have embraced since their early projects, highlighting how their on-screen chemistry naturally flowed into their stage performances.
The 2025 Tonys delivered both standout performances and memorable celebrity interactions, with Groff and Reeves’ playful backstage moment standing out as a highlight of the evening.
