History of Matthew McConaughey in Timeline

Matthew McConaughey is a celebrated American actor known for his versatile performances. He gained initial recognition in "Dazed and Confused" (1993) and rose to prominence as a leading man in "A Time to Kill" (1996). McConaughey continued to establish himself with significant roles in films like "Contact" (1997), "Amistad" (1997), and "U-571" (2000), showcasing his range and solidifying his status in Hollywood.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2006: Meeting Camila Alves

In 2006, Matthew McConaughey met Camila Alves.

December 25, 2011: Engagement to Camila Alves

On December 25, 2011, Matthew McConaughey became engaged to Camila Alves.

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: Didn't vote in primary race

Since 2012 "at least", Matthew McConaughey had not voted in a primary race.

2014: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star & True Detective Acclaim

In 2014, Matthew McConaughey received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also starred in HBO's True Detective, winning a Critics' Choice Television Award for his role as Rust Cohle and garnering nominations for a Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe. His performances led to the coining of the term "The McConaissance", and he received acclaim for his role in the film Interstellar.

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2015: The Sea of Trees

In 2015, Matthew McConaughey finished the film The Sea of Trees with Ken Watanabe.

2015: Visiting Instructor at UT-Austin

Since 2015, Matthew McConaughey had served as a visiting instructor at UT-Austin. The first two sessions were about the filming of the movie Free State of Jones.

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: Film Roles and Wild Turkey Spokesman

In 2016, Matthew McConaughey starred in the films Free State of Jones and Gold, and voiced characters in Kubo and the Two Strings and Sing. Also in 2016, he became creative director and celebrity spokesman for Wild Turkey.

2017: The Dark Tower

In 2017, Matthew McConaughey starred as Walter Padick in The Dark Tower, a Stephen King adaptation that received negative reviews.

2018: White Boy Rick

In 2018, Matthew McConaughey starred in White Boy Rick, a true-life gangster drama that received mixed reviews.

2018: Voted in Texas Elections

In 2018, Matthew McConaughey voted in the Texas elections.

March 29, 2019: Release of The Beach Bum

On March 29, 2019, The Beach Bum, a comedy starring Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, and Jonah Hill, was released.

2019: Minority Owner of Austin FC

In 2019, Matthew McConaughey became a minority owner of Austin FC, a Major League Soccer team.

2019: Professor 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, during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Matthew McConaughey denied any interest in running for governor.

2020: Publication of Greenlights

In 2020, Matthew McConaughey published his memoir, Greenlights.

Greenlights

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March 2021: Consideration of Gubernatorial Run

In March 2021, Matthew McConaughey confirmed he was considering running in the 2022 Texas gubernatorial election.

October 2021: Vague Political Stance

In an October 2021 Twitter Spaces interview with NPR, Matthew McConaughey remained "purposely vague" on political issues and did not disclose his political party when asked about a potential run for governor of Texas.

2021: Austin FC Begins Play

In 2021, Austin FC, of which Matthew McConaughey is a minority owner, began play in Major League Soccer.

2021: Appearance on The Tonight Show

In 2021, Matthew McConaughey appeared on The Tonight Show, inspiring his wax figure that was released in September 2023.

2021: Lack of Political Donations

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

In June 2022, Matthew McConaughey joined the White House press briefing and advocated for "commonsense gun laws", discussing the Uvalde school shooting and calling for responsible gun ownership, background checks, raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle, a waiting period, red flag laws, and consequences for their abuse.

2022: Decision Against Gubernatorial Run

In 2022, Matthew McConaughey released a video stating he would not be competing for the office of Texas governor.

February 6, 2023: Announcement of Agent Elvis Role

On February 6, 2023, it was announced that Matthew McConaughey would voice Elvis Presley in the animated series Agent Elvis.

March 17, 2023: Release of Agent Elvis

On March 17, 2023, the Netflix animated series Agent Elvis, featuring the voice of Matthew McConaughey as Elvis Presley, was released.

May 8, 2023: Joining Yellowstone Franchise

On May 8, 2023, following Kevin Costner's departure from Yellowstone, it was announced that Matthew McConaughey would star in a new series related to Yellowstone.

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September 2023: Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Unveiling

In September 2023, Madame Tussauds New York unveiled a wax figure of Matthew McConaughey, inspired by his 2021 appearance on The Tonight Show. He promoted his children's book, Just Because, during the unveiling.

Just Because

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2023: Potential Family Link to Woody Harrelson

In 2023, Matthew McConaughey stated that he and Woody Harrelson could potentially be brothers, due to his mother's possible intimacy with Harrelson's father.

July 2024: Interest in Political Office

In July 2024, Matthew McConaughey spoke at the annual National Governors Association meeting, reiterating his interest in running for political office and stating he has been "on a learning tour."