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When we speak of Hollywood’s nicest guys, we always consider Keanu Reeves at the top of the list. But right now, theJohn Wickactor seems to have strong competition from thePoor Thingsstar Willem Dafoe. Following an interview withThe Guardian, Dafoe made a confession that propelled him to the soft corner in fans’ hearts.
During his recent interview, Willem Dafoe noted taking a forced break after 150 movies and finding a new passion in animal farming. Following his detailed confession, the veteran actor gave Keanu Reeves a run for his money in Hollywood’s ‘nicest guy’ debate.
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Keanu Reeves Faces Strong Competition From Willem Dafoe
Following his inception in Hollywood,Keanu Reeveshas successfully maintained his image as a gentleman and the nicest guy in the entertainment industry. While several actors came out as opportunists and faced a number of lawsuits on different cases, Reeves maintained his position through the decades.
Never sparking controversies and often staying away from headline-making situations, Keanu Reeves etched himself in fans’ hearts as a perfect gentleman. However, as per the latest updates, there seems to be a rise in competition forThe Matrixactor, following Willem Dafoe’s recent interview.
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Despite holding the tag of Hollywood’s ‘nicest guy’ for years, Willem Dafoe seems to give Keanu Reeves a run for his money after his latest confession. Speaking withThe Guardian, the veteran actor noted a heartwarming story that propelled him to the soft corner in fans’ hearts.
Willem Dafoe’s Confession Turned Him into Hollywood’s Nicest Guy
Speaking with the outlet,Willem Dafoeconfessed how after working in 150 movies, he was forced to take a break for four months, due to the actors’ strike. But somehow, despite being passionate about his acting profession, the break didn’t hurt him much, mainly because of his small farm. “I never know how much to talk about this. Basically, let’s say, I was a gentleman farmer.” Dafoe began.
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Apart from his vegetable garden just outside Rome, Willem Dafoe noted having “lots of animals” on the farm, irrespective of never having pets in his life. And quite obviously he has now grown attached to those animals and he seemingly likes their company.
“I’m basically a vegetarian, so I do it just for the pleasure of their company and to try to give them a good life, which is a little naive.”
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Lighting up the internet a few months back, with a picture of him and Mark Ruffalo with a baby alpaca, Willem Dafoe went ahead to discuss the qualities of the beautiful creature.
“Each one is very distinct. With sheep and goats, some you know well, some have names and they really stick, but some are just sheep and goats. But every alpaca, you have a whole particular relationship with, and you know their character.”
Willem Defoe and Keane Reeves
same energy
— Mina 🖤 (@minacakes_12)July 05, 2025
The darkest of villains in film, the sweetest of people irl ❤️
— Shoot the Sh*t (@NLNShootTheShit)June 23, 2025
That’s honestly so sweet 😭😭
— yins猫猫(˘︶˘).｡*♡ (@yinsjiejie)June 18, 2025
One of the good guys! 🫶
— Silent Rocco ✨👐🏻✨ (@silentrocco)June 20, 2025
Awww…I’ve always liked Willem Dafoe, but now I love him.
— 🪬🔮ADHD Beans🔮🪬 (@adhd_beans)July 23, 2025
Willem Dafoe’s confessions about farming and having lots of animals simply turned him into fans’ favorite star. Almost surpassing Keanu Reeves in being the nicest guy, Dafoe got hailed by netizens onXas the sweetest person on earth.
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