Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 16, 2025 · Entertainment

Rosie O'Donnell's Shocking Confession: Keanu Reeves as Her 'Worst' Talk Show Guest

Rosie O'Donnell has shockingly revealed that the beloved Keanu Reeves was 'one of [her] worst' talk show guests

ROSIE O'DONNELL SABOTAGES KEANU REEVES: THE A-LISTER'S WORST INTERVIEW EVER!

In a shocking revelation that's left fans reeling, former daytime talk show host Rosie O'Donnell has spilled the beans on Keanu Reeves' most cringe-worthy interview ever. The 63-year-old comedian, known for her sassy wit and no-nonsense attitude, revealed that the beloved action star was one of her "worst" guests during her time hosting The Rosie O'Donnell Show back in the late 90s.

O'Donnell's bombshell came on Monday evening when she appeared as a guest on Sam Pang Tonight. She couldn't resist dishing about her infamous interview with Reeves, which took place in 1997 while he was promoting his film The Devil's Advocate alongside Al Pacino. The interview, which can be seen on YouTube, shows O'Donnell trying to get Reeves to open up and share more than just a simple "good" response.

The 63-year-old former host of The Rosie O'Donnell Show - who recently reignited a war of words with ex The View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck - had the A-lister on her show in 1997

But what really got our attention was O'Donnell's candid admission that she found Reeves' behavior during the interview to be utterly frustrating. She recalled how she tried to engage him in conversation, only to have him respond with one-word answers or awkward laughter. It wasn't until she playfully teased him about being a "bad guest" that he finally started to loosen up.

"I love the guy," O'Donnell said during her appearance on Sam Pang Tonight. "He's so sweet, he looks gorgeous, I love all his movies... but he would not answer a question." She chuckled as she remembered how she had to repeatedly try to get Reeves to talk, even resorting to offering him snacks or toys in an attempt to break the ice.

But here's the kicker: O'Donnell claims that Reeves' behavior was not just limited to one interview. In fact, she believes that he has a habit of being "not good" on air interviews. And we have to wonder – is this why Reeves has maintained such a high level of mystery and intrigue throughout his career?

O'Donnell appeared on Sam Pang Tonight on Monday evening as she detailed why she believes that Reeves is 'not good' in on-air interviews despite having one of the higher assumed approval ratings in Hollywood

The original interview from 1997 shows O'Donnell trying her best to get Reeves to open up, but it's clear that he was not having it. At one point, she even tells him, "Sorry, but you know it's a talk show. We've got to ask questions." Reeves responds with a sheepish grin and says, "I'm not comfortable with them, but they're fun. It's alright."

Despite O'Donnell's claims that Reeves was a bit of a challenge during the interview, she did praise him as a "lovely man" and "good-hearted guy." And it turns out that he even made it back on her show in 2001 – this time, allegedly having learned from his earlier experience.

But what do you think? Were you surprised by O'Donnell's revelation about Reeves' interview skills? Do you think he was being deliberately evasive or just really uncomfortable with the spotlight?

She said in the recent interview: 'I love the guy. He’s so sweet, he looks gorgeous, I love all his movies, but he would not answer a question.'

As for O'Donnell, she seems to be taking a victory lap of sorts. She's been making headlines in recent weeks due to her renewed feud with ex-View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and now it looks like she's got another celebrity beef brewing.

The Rosie O'Donnell Show aired for six seasons from 1996 to 2002, racking up a total of 1,193 episodes. And if you're feeling nostalgic or just want to see Reeves' infamous interview for yourself, you can check it out on YouTube.

So there you have it – the tea is spilled, and we couldn't be more intrigued by this juicy gossip! What do you think about O'Donnell's revelation? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

O'Donnell went on to recall the interview from nearly 30 years ago as he promoted 1997's The Devil's Advocate which he starred in alongside Al Pacino . She said: 'I’d say,

(Note: This article was originally published on TheScholarlyNote.com)

The original interview could be seen on YouTube and it does show the host telling the actor that he was not opening up enough

Reeves had laughed at one of her questions to which she responded: 'Sorry, but you know it’s a talk show. We’ve got to ask questions'

Later on in the interview she asked him: 'You don’t do a lot of these shows do you? Do you hate them?'

Reeves responded: 'I’m not comfortable with them, but they’re fun. It’s alright'

Keanu seen at a screening for his film Good Fortune in New York on Monday