Francis Ford Coppola has previously corroborated Ryder’s story, noting that having a real priest perform the full rite made the scene feel more authentic. "Hello, Husband"
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Despite the charm of the story, the "marriage" is not legally binding in the real world. Keanu Reeves confirms he and Winona Ryder are married - i-D Keanu Reeves Confirms the Status The "accidental" marriage
Unlike most movie weddings that use actors and abbreviated scripts, the priest reportedly performed a full marriage ceremony from start to finish while the cameras rolled. Keanu Reeves Confirms the Status 2022---Keanu-Reeves-Confirms--He-is-married-to-Winona-Ryder
The "accidental" marriage has become a long-running joke between the two stars, who have remained close friends for decades. Ryder shared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that she still refers to Reeves as "husband" in text messages.