Keanu bought his mom as a date to the OscarsCredit: AP:Associated Press

The 55-year-old actor and Alexandra went public in late 2019, with the pair holding hands at the LACMA Art + Film Gala Presented By Gucci in Los Angeles.

The appearance confirmed rumors they are a couple, after being spotted last month walking arm in arm as they left a sushi bar in West Hollywood.

The A lister was previously linked to Amanda De Cadenet, Sandra Bullock and Claire Forlani but never made a public statement on his status.

For much of the 90s, his girlfriend was actress Jennifer Syme.

He left long-term girlfriend Alexandra Grant at home, choosing instead to bring his momCredit: Reuters

Patricia, 76, and Keanu, 55, walked the carpet arm in armCredit: Reuters

His mom wore a bright white pant suit with a metallic clutchCredit: Getty Images – Getty

They tragically lost their baby daughter Ava after she was stillborn prematurely, a month early, however in 2001, Syme drove her 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee into a row of parked cars in Los Angeles; she died instantly.

She was only 28 years old.

Keanu has enjoyed a resurgence in his professional career since the success of John Wick and has his plate full with projects, including the highly anticipated fourth Matrix film.

The Academy Awards – or the Oscars as they are more commonly known – wraps up award season and usually takes place towards the end of February.

Alexandra Grant, 47, and Keanu went public with their romance in NovemberCredit: The Mega Agency

Keanu had previously dated Winona RyderCredit: Getty – Contributor

The actor will present an awardCredit: Invision

A shortened awards season means that it is airing on February 9 this year.

The ceremony is hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), a 6,000-strong group made up of film industry professionals such as actors, directors and producers.

There are a total of 24 awards, and focuses solely on films with separate categories for writer(s), original music score, cinematography and screenplay.

It is not yet known what award Keanu will be presenting.