Matthew McConaughey is a celebrated American actor. He gained recognition for his role in 'Dazed and Confused' (1993) before achieving leading man status with 'A Time to Kill' (1996). His career expanded into diverse genres, including science fiction with 'Contact' (1997), historical drama in 'Amistad' (1997), and war films like 'U-571' (2000). These early roles established him as a versatile and prominent figure in Hollywood.
9 hours ago : Matthew McConaughey Attends Intense Carlos Alcaraz Match at the 2026 US Open
Actor Matthew McConaughey was spotted enjoying the 2026 US Open. He appeared captivated by Carlos Alcaraz's impressive forehand and court performance during the tournament, drawing significant attention from spectators and media as he watched the professional tennis action unfold.
2006: Meeting Camila Alves
In 2006, Matthew McConaughey met Camila Alves.
December 25, 2011: Engagement to Camila Alves
On December 25, 2011, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves became engaged.
June 9, 2012: Marriage to Camila Alves
On June 9, 2012, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves were married in a private Catholic ceremony in Austin.
2012: Lack of Primary Voting Since at Least 2012
Since at least 2012, Matthew McConaughey had not voted in a primary race.
2014: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star and "True Detective" Acclaim
In 2014, Matthew McConaughey received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and starred in HBO's "True Detective", winning the Critics' Choice Television Award. He also received nominations for a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe. He also starred in Christopher Nolan's film "Interstellar".
2015: Finishing "The Sea of Trees"
In 2015, Matthew McConaughey finished filming Gus Van Sant's film "The Sea of Trees" with Ken Watanabe.
2015: Visiting Instructor at UT-Austin
Since 2015, Matthew McConaughey served as a visiting instructor at the Department of Radio-Television-Film at the Moody College of Communication at UT-Austin.
February 25, 2016: Creative Conscience Award
On February 25, 2016, Matthew McConaughey received the Creative Conscience award from unite4:humanity for his work with the "just keep livin foundation".
2016: Starring in Films and Becoming Creative Director for Wild Turkey
In 2016, Matthew McConaughey starred in the films "Free State of Jones" and "Gold", and voiced characters in the animated films "Kubo and the Two Strings" and "Sing". He was also hired as creative director for Wild Turkey's campaign.
2017: Starring in 'The Dark Tower'
In 2017, Matthew McConaughey starred as Walter Padick in the Stephen King adaptation "The Dark Tower", which received negative reviews.
2018: The Lost Bus Filming
In 2018, Matthew McConaughey navigated the Camp Fire during the filming of Paul Greengrass' survival thriller The Lost Bus.
2018: Starring in 'White Boy Rick'
In 2018, Matthew McConaughey starred in the true life gangster drama "White Boy Rick", which received mixed reviews.
2018: Voted in the Texas Election
In 2018, Matthew McConaughey voted in the Texas elections.
March 29, 2019: 'The Beach Bum' Release
On March 29, 2019, Matthew McConaughey starred in Harmony Korine's comedy "The Beach Bum", also featuring Zac Efron and Jonah Hill, which was released on this day.
2019: Minority Owner of Austin FC
In 2019, Matthew McConaughey became a minority owner of Austin FC, a Major League Soccer team.
2019: Professor of Practice at UT-Austin
In 2019, Matthew McConaughey officially became a professor of practice for the Department of Radio-Television-Film at the Moody College of Communication at UT-Austin.
November 2020: Denial of Gubernatorial Interest
In November 2020, Matthew McConaughey denied any interest in running for governor during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
2020: Publication of 'Greenlights'
In 2020, Matthew McConaughey published his memoir, "Greenlights".
March 2021: Consideration of Gubernatorial Run
In March 2021, Matthew McConaughey confirmed that he was considering running in the 2022 Texas gubernatorial election.
October 2021: Vagueness on Political Issues
In an October 2021 interview, Matthew McConaughey remained purposely vague on political issues when asked about a potential run for Texas governor.
2021: Austin FC Began Play
In 2021, Austin FC, of which Matthew McConaughey is a minority owner and "minister of culture", began playing in Major League Soccer.
2021: Appearance on 'The Tonight Show'
In 2021, Matthew McConaughey appeared on 'The Tonight Show' to promote his children's book "Just Because".
2021: Reported Lack of Political Donations Until 2021
Up through 2021, The Texas Tribune reported that Matthew McConaughey had never donated to a political campaign at the state or federal level.
June 2022: Advocacy for Gun Laws at White House
In June 2022, Matthew McConaughey joined the White House press briefing to advocate for "commonsense gun laws", discussing the Uvalde school shooting.
2022: Decision Not to Run for Governor
Shortly before the filing deadline for the Texas primary, Matthew McConaughey released a video stating that he would not be competing for the office of governor in 2022.
February 6, 2023: Announcement of Voice Role in 'Agent Elvis'
On February 6, 2023, it was announced that Matthew McConaughey would voice an animated version of Elvis Presley on the Netflix animated series "Agent Elvis".
March 17, 2023: 'Agent Elvis' Release
On March 17, 2023, the Netflix animated series "Agent Elvis", featuring the voice of Matthew McConaughey as Elvis Presley, was released.
September 2023: Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Unveiling
In September 2023, Madame Tussauds New York unveiled a new wax figure of Matthew McConaughey, inspired by his 2021 appearance on The Tonight Show. The unveiling event featured during McConaughey's visit to The View, promoted his children's book, "Just Because".
2023: Potential Half-Brother Relationship Revealed
In 2023, Matthew McConaughey stated that he and Woody Harrelson could be half-brothers, due to a claim by McConaughey's mother of intimacy with Harrelson's father.
July 2024: Speech at National Governors Association Meeting
In July 2024, Matthew McConaughey spoke at the annual National Governors Association meeting, reiterating his interest in running for political office and mentioning a "learning tour".
September 2025: Publication of 'Poems & Prayers'
In September 2025, Matthew McConaughey published his book, "Poems & Prayers".
October 2025: Release of 'The Lost Bus' on Apple TV+
In October 2025, the film "The Lost Bus", starring Matthew McConaughey, was released on Apple TV+.
November 7, 2025: Godparents of Star Princess
On November 7, 2025, Matthew McConaughey and his wife became the godparents of Princess Cruises ship Star Princess in a christening ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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