Texas native Matthew McConaughey is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men. A chance meeting in Austin with casting director and producer Don Phillips led him to director Richard Linklater, who launched the actor’s career in the cult classic “Dazed and Confused.”

Since then, McConaughey has won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ron Woodruff in "Dallas Buyers Club," appeared in over 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion, and has become a producer, director, and philanthropist with his “Just Keep Livin’” Foundation – all the while sticking to his Texas roots and “just keep livin’” philosophy. He is also the author of the New York Times #1 Bestselling book "Greenlights," which is based on 35 years of his diaries, and a children's book titled "Just Because," which debuted as an instant #1 New York Times bestseller.

McConaughey also serves as creative director for Wild Turkey and has co-created his own bourbon, Longbranch. He has expanded his entrepreneurial ventures by co-founding the tequila brand Pantalones with his wife Camila in October 2023. Additionally, he serves as Minister of Culture (M.O.C.) for the University of Texas Athletic Department and The Austin FC Soccer Club, where he is part owner. He currently resides in Austin, Texas with his wife Camila and their three kids, and is a professor at the University of Texas in Austin.

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