Viral theory suggests Keanu Reeves refused to hand Whoopi Goldberg Lifetime Achievement Award, but is it true?
A recent viral buzz has emerged around a theory that Keanu Reeves refused to present an honorary award to Whoopi Goldberg.
This rumor, which quickly gained traction on the social platform X, formerly known as Twitter, sparked keen interest before being debunked.
This situation raises questions about the truthfulness of information shared online and the impact of fake news on our perception of celebrities.
Origin of the Controversy
The controversy began when user @SaveAmericaNew posted a message on X claiming that Keanu Reeves, famous for his role in John Wick, had declined the opportunity to present an honorary award to Whoopi Goldberg, host of the show The View.
The post claimed that Reeves had refused, stating: « She is not a good person. »
The post quickly amassed 3.3 million views, with 133,000 « likes » and 9.8 thousand shares, sparking broad discussion and numerous speculations.
Demystification by Community Notes
Shortly after the spread of this claim, X’s Community Notes revealed that the story originated from the Dunning-Kruger Times, a well-known satirical site for its parody articles.
The site itself claims that all its content is fictional and intended for amusement, which helped clarify the situation for the public.
Relationship Between the Two Celebrities
Although it remains uncertain whether Reeves and Goldberg have a friendly or professional relationship outside of the screens, both appeared on an episode of The Graham Norton Show in 2017, where they were promoting their respective projects.
This joint appearance is one of the few public moments shared between the two actors.
Political Context and Social Media
Meanwhile, Whoopi Goldberg has been a central figure in controversies on social media, particularly because of her outspoken political stances.
Recently, she expressed on The View that, in her opinion, Elon Musk would be the « real vice president » of Donald Trump, reflecting an increasing influence of Musk in the upcoming administration, which has fueled other debates and speculations.
This theory about Musk, shared by Goldberg, illustrates how celebrities can shape or influence public opinion, even when it involves conjectures or personal opinions without official basis.
