The Unexpectedly Challenging, Yet Rewarding Life of Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves preps for roles with a low-sodium, low-fat diet but has a unique tradition for action scenes: enjoying a steak before filming begins, a ritual started during The Matrix production.

Reeves reveals the psychological comfort of eating steak, a practice initiated in The Matrix set. Preferring a New York cut with a bit of fat, he’s maintained this tradition through his action-packed career.