Keanu Reeves on Trump Being “So Fking Stupid,” Why He Avoids the Oscars, and His Poignant New Film Ezra

Known for his humility, introspection, and measured public presence, Keanu Reeves rarely steps into political controversy. But in a recent and unusually candid interview, the John Wick star didn’t hold back — calling former President Donald Trump “so fking stupid**” and speaking frankly about his views on fame, awards season, and his heartfelt new film, Ezra.

Reeves, who has spent decades avoiding the typical Hollywood spotlight, surprised many with his directness when asked about the former president.

“It’s honestly exhausting watching people still act like this guy is some genius outsider,” Reeves said. “He’s not. He’s just so fking stupid**, and it’s dangerous that anyone still takes him seriously.”

Though Keanu has traditionally kept politics private, he admitted that in the current climate, “staying silent isn’t noble — it’s complicit.”

Why He Skips the Oscars

Despite being invited nearly every year, Reeves has rarely appeared at the Academy Awards, preferring to stay behind the scenes or quietly support his peers.

“It’s not my scene,” he said. “I love film. I love storytellers. But the spectacle of it? The politics? The back-patting? It just doesn’t feel real to me.”

When asked if he thought his latest film, Ezra, might finally land him an Oscar nod, Reeves gave a modest smile.

“I don’t think in those terms. If people are moved by the film — that’s the reward.”

Ezra: A Deeply Human Story

In Ezra, Reeves plays the emotionally distant father of a single dad raising an autistic son — a role that sees him stepping away from action and back into the kind of introspective, emotionally complex character work that made him a critical favorite in the late ’90s.

The film, directed by Tony Goldwyn, has been hailed by early critics as “quietly devastating” and “one of the most tender performances of Reeves’ career.”

“I loved this script the moment I read it,” Keanu shared. “It’s not flashy. It’s not about big moments. It’s about connection — and how easy it is to lose it when we stop listening.”

He praised his young co-star, William Fitzgerald, who plays Ezra, as “the real heart of the movie.”

“He taught me things just by being himself. There was no acting with him. It was all just truth.”

Keanu’s Real Focus

At 61, Reeves is more interested in authenticity than acclaim. He continues to write poetry, support independent filmmakers, and donate quietly to various causes, including children’s hospitals and cancer research.

And while he’s still involved in a few future projects — including another collaboration with longtime friend Carrie-Anne Moss — Reeves says he’s being much more selective.

“I don’t need more. I just want the work to mean something. I want to leave something honest behind.”

So while Keanu Reeves might not show up on red carpets or give flashy speeches, his voice — whether on screen or in rare interviews — still resonates. And when he calls out injustice or stupidity, as he did with Trump?

It hits harder — not because he says it loudly, but because he almost never says it at all.