| Mother | Patricia Taylor (born 1944) |
| Father | Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr. (died 2018) |
| Parents' Marriage | 1964–1966 |
| Full Sister | Kim Reeves (born 1966) |
| Maternal Half-Sister | Karina Miller (born 1976) |
| Paternal Half-Sister | Emma Rose Reeves (born 1980) |
The family history of the renowned Canadian actor and musician begins far from North America, specifically in the Middle East. His mother, Patricia Taylor, was born in Hampshire, England, in 1944. As a young woman, she traveled to Beirut, Lebanon, where she found work as a showgirl. It was in this vibrant city that she crossed paths with Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr., an American student who was studying geology at the time. Samuel brought a rich, multicultural heritage to the family tree, being of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, English, Irish, and Portuguese descent, with roots in Honolulu, Hawaii. The couple officially married in 1964, the very same year they welcomed their son on September 2. However, the marital union was brief, ultimately ending in divorce by 1966 and setting the stage for a complex family dynamic.
The relationship between Keanu Reeves and his dad was defined by early separation and long-term estrangement. Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr. abandoned the household when his son was merely three years old. Consequently, the young boy was raised predominantly by his mother as they eventually settled in Canada. The actor's last confirmed contact with his father occurred during a meeting on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i when he was just 13 years old. Samuel's adult life was severely hindered by a prolonged struggle with drug addiction. His legal troubles peaked in 1992 when he was arrested at Hilo International Airport for selling heroin. He received a ten-year prison sentence for the offense, ultimately serving two years behind bars. Samuel passed away on January 26, 2018.
In contrast to his father's absence, Keanu's mom provided a highly creative and dynamic environment for her children. After leaving her showgirl days behind, Patricia Taylor transitioned into a highly successful career as a costume designer, creating wardrobes for several prominent artists. Her most famous professional achievement was designing the iconic Playboy Bunny outfit worn by country music legend Dolly Parton in 1978. Patricia's personal life was equally eventful, involving four marriages in total. Following her split from Samuel, she married Broadway and Hollywood director Paul Aaron in 1970, though they divorced in 1971. She later wed rock promoter Robert Miller in 1976, a marriage that lasted until 1980, and subsequently married hair salon owner Jack Bond, whom she divorced in 1994.
Beyond his parents, the 61-year-old actor (as of 2026) has a network of siblings stemming from his parents' various relationships. He shares one full sister, Kim Reeves, who was born in 1966 right around the time of their parents' divorce. Through his mother's third marriage to Robert Miller, the family expanded to include a maternal half-sister, Karina Miller, born in 1976. Meanwhile, on his father's side, he has a paternal half-sister named Emma Rose Reeves, who was born in 1980. The creative influence of his mother's household left a lasting impression on the family; in a memorable nod to her career, Keanu even wore the original Dolly Parton Playboy Bunny costume she designed for a Halloween party in 1983.
