Winona Ryder recently shared a charming detail about her long-standing friendship with Keanu Reeves during an episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast. The Beetlejuice star revealed that she and her Bram Stoker’s Dracula co-star still refer to each other as “husband” and “wife” in their text messages. This tradition has continued since the release of their 1992 film.
Ryder discussed their unique and affectionate habit of addressing each other in messages despite the advancements in communication technology. She recounted a recent exchange where she wished Reeves a happy birthday with the message, “Happy birthday, my husband!” She signed off with her nickname, Noni. Reeves responded in kind, replying, “Hey, wife! Love you! KR, 57.”
This playful tradition has its roots in their work on Bram Stoker’s Dracula, where Ryder believes they were ceremonially married by a real Romanian priest during the film’s wedding scene. Ryder mentioned this belief in a 2018 interview with Entertainment Weekly, asserting that using an actual priest in the scene might have made their on-screen marriage a reality.
Though Ryder and Reeves have never dated, their close friendship has resulted in several film collaborations, including A Scanner Darkly in 2006 and Destination Wedding in 2018. Their enduring bond and shared history continue to capture the hearts of fans.