16 facts about Matthew McConaughey
- Matthew McConaughey (born November 4, 1969) is an American actor.
- Matthew's father James died having sex. Matt's mother revealed the news in her book titled I Amaze Myself! She also said she ensured James was taken from the house naked following his death.
- Matthew McConaughey owned a Labrador-Chow mix, named Miss Hud, who died of cancer in 2005. In 2006, he got a new dog whom he named Foxy.
- Matthew McConaughey has a fear of revolving doors and tunnels.
- In late 2006, Matthew and pal Lance Armstrong were accused of being gay The pair laughed off the rumors, stating they just like enjoy working out together.
- Matthew's mother is a teacher. His father, for a time, was a professional football player with the Green Bay Packers.
- Matthew's first acting gig was in a beer commercial.
- Matthew McConaughey is a big fan of tuna fish. He mixes in sweet corn Niblets.
- To get fit for Sahara, Matthew McConaughey and his co-star Steve Zahn had to do some Navy SEAL training.
- Matthew McConaughey spent a total of nine hours in jail, after his arrest in 1999, and was only fined $50.
- When asked what he looks for in a woman, Matthew McConaughey has listed honesty first and foremost.
- Matthew was once treated for baldness.
- Matthew McConaughey has dated a number of actresses, including Penélope Cruz, Ashley Judd and Sandra Bullock.
- In 1997, Matthew McConaughey was first choice to play the lead role in Titanic, although it eventually went to Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Matthew McConaughey lives by the saying, "Just keep livin."
- Matthew appeared on the November 2005 back cover of Cosmopolitan magazine.