Fact Check: Did Keanu Reeves object to presenting Whoopi Goldberg a lifetime achievement award?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A claim that Keanu Reeves refused to present Whoopi Goldberg with a Lifetime Achievement Award by allegedly stating that she is "not a good person" has been doing the rounds on social media.

The rumor was fueled by a tweet, which first surfaced in February 2024, and has been shared widely across social media, leading many to believe it is true.

Despite Goldberg’s Oscar-winning role in 'Ghost' and her career as a beloved Hollywood figure, the post resurfaced in November, reigniting the controversy. 

Claim: Keanu Reeves refused to present Whoopi Goldberg a life achievement award

On Thursday, November 21, an X user named SaveAmerica posted a tweet featuring images of Keanu Reeves and Whoopi Goldberg, accompanied by the message: "BREAKING: Keanu Reeves Refuses to Present Whoopi Goldberg’s Lifetime Achievement Award: 'She’s Not a Good Person.' Do you support this? YES OR NO."

By November 22, the post had amassed over 2.9 million views, 129K likes, and an impressive 12K retweets, showing the significant reach and impact of the tweet, as many people seemed to believe the claim.

The tweet sparked strong reactions online. Some social media users supported Reeves, agreeing with his assessment of Goldberg’s character, while others praised him for allegedly recognizing her true personality.

The breaking news originated from a website called The Dunning-Kruger Times, where an article claimed, "Reeves was chosen to present this year's Lifetime Achievement Award by the TV Production Committee, a role he was honored to take on...until he heard that he'd have to share the stage and present the award to Whoopi Goldberg."

According to the expert, Reeves reportedly said, "She's not a nice person."

Fact check: Rumor involving Keanu Reeves and Whoopi Goldberg is not true 

After looking into the sources, it was revealed that the article where the news first spread dates back to February 2024, as per SoapCentral.

It is also important to note that the publication, Dunning-Kruger-Times.com, explicitly states in its "About Us" section that it is part of the "America’s Last Line of Defense" network, which specializes in parody, satire, and humor.

The website humorously claims, "If you believe that this is real, you should have your head examined." It previously referred to its content as "Junk News," a term once used by Snopes before they gave up their fight against satire.

These disclaimers confirm that the viral rumor about Reeves refusing to present Goldberg with a lifetime achievement award is completely false.

Furthermore, Christopher Blair, the creator of the article for Dunning-Kruger Times, issued a statement to clarify the claims, "Everything posted on any website or Facebook page affiliated with Allods is intended as satire. There is no 'source'—we deal in fictional confirmation bias."

As of now, neither Reeves nor Goldberg have commented on the viral rumor involving them.