In 1986, during the filming of "River's Edge," Ione Skye found herself captivated by her co-star, Keanu Reeves. Skye, who was six years younger than the actor, developed a significant crush on him while they worked together on the set. Keanu Reeves, known for his kind demeanor, treated Skye with respect throughout the production.
Skye's admiration for Reeves grew as they spent more time together on set. She admitted to having a "huge crush" on him, leading to a memorable encounter. One day, she attempted to kiss Reeves, only to be gently rebuffed. Reeves informed her he intended to take a shower, and Skye impulsively followed him.
In the shower, when Skye tried to initiate a kiss, Reeves responded with a simple yet considerate, "No, don't be." He released her wrist and stepped back. Skye sensed an unexpected husky edge in his voice, which led her to momentarily believe he might have wanted more. Reflecting on the experience, Skye thought, "Damn. Even the way he'd rejected me was charming."
Despite the awkwardness of the situation, Reeves made sure Skye knew he didn't blame her for her actions. The following day on set was only slightly uncomfortable, but both actors handled it professionally. Reeves even offered to drive Skye home after an unexpectedly abrupt end to a visit. Their working relationship remained amicable.
Skye's infatuation led her to occasionally visit Reeves' trailer, a behavior she later referred to as "stalking" in a light-hearted manner. It was only with time and maturity that Skye realized her feelings were merely a youthful crush. In retrospective reflection, she acknowledged this, stating, "I'd thought I loved Keanu, but that was just a crush, in retrospect."
