Why Matthew McConaughey Turned Down a $14.5 Million Rom-Com
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- Two days after filming “Dazed and Confused” and two weeks following his father’s sudden death, Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey wrote a list of life goals. Now, nearly 30 years later, McConaughey reflects on how his life has turned out so far. He describes how he gave up a successful career as the go-to romantic-comedy lead in films such as “Failure to Launch,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and “The Wedding Planner,” and why he took a sabbatical from Hollywood in order to transition to more serious work in films and TV shows like “The Lincoln Lawyer,” “True Detective,” and the role that made him an Oscar winner, “Dallas Buyers Club.” What are your favorite Matthew McConaughey roles?
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00:00 "I was the go to rom com guy" - Mattew McConaughey
00:39 Life changes impacted McConaughey's motivations
01:10 McConaughey took a break from his mother after leaks
01:51 Sabbatical from Hollywood
02:26 "Everything I wanted came to me." - Mathew McConaughey, "here we go."
02:47 "Take more risks" - Mathew McConaughey
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Much respect for this man. He stayed true to himself and wouldn’t let Hollyweird change his values. I hope life brings nothing but happiness and love to him and his family always. 🦋🦋🦋
He is a good man and doesn’t do what Hollywood wants him to do if it’s not the right thing.
He did what they wanted, that's why that list kept skipping keep a relationship with God
He made the right choice. I have much greater respect for him as an actor.
His roles on Wolf of Wall Street and Dallas Buyers Club are epic.
Bravo Matthew. Plus he is a true real man. Not many of those anymore.
I seen him in a movie about a True Story
"GOLD" was a great film.
Love everything I see him in. And yes he IS a GOOD MAN! Not what we see now. (but that doesn’t include all guys)This is what a real man is like.
I love him he's so honest with who he is
Dude has been great for decades.
You have to love Matthew he's such a good actor but more so a real genuine down to earth person who takes care of his own and will stand up with you as long as you're true to him and his family. We are so proud that he's a real Texas treasure
Matthew is so down to earth kinda man. Love his movies. Wishing all the best for him and his family
This makes me have a lot of respect for him and it definitely resonates with me.
Me too but at least he had the
o p p o r t u n i t y to turn it down. You can’t take up opportunities that you weren’t even made aware of. People can be super nasty
It's nice for my generation and my children's generation to see integrity and ethics in a man of Hollywood like Mathew.
I know his wife and family are so proud.
Don’t forget morals, which it is quite apparent that he IS a moral MAN!
He was so great in True Detective.
Yaassss!
Who makes such an intelligent and pragmatic list of goals at 23…while grieving the loss of a father?? That is incredible!
Someone who fervently believes in God.
He is a REAL person. 😊 So many actors aren’t.
@@Zaiqahal yeh, but the line on his goals that said continue my relationship with God, was intentionally not crossed off.....by whom? idk
Just love this man period. Doesn’t matter the movie. Love his attitude. Proud he’s a fellow Texan! Way to go Matthew!♥️🙏🏻
Much respect for this man , all movies he’s ever been in are just good , the last few years his movies got more deep and relatable loved Mud ! Way to go Mathew ! We love and respect you !!!
I like when he said 'take risks, otherwise your on the sidelines' you know he's right because It's hard always afraid to fail, being afraid is no way to live
I'm an amatur guitar player that now Plays the Blues. Tuesday nights I get on stage in front of Real Blues Musicians that have played for years at an Open Mic Jam Session. Some musicians in the crowd still won't get up and play. When I do it I feel ALIVE and LIFTED in my abilities. Matthew is a great actor today because of his talent but more for his drive and desire to push himself forward against all odds and possibly ruining his career. That's Brave and Smart at the same time!
Love this short video on UA-cam here! Just wish he had touched the part about his relationship with God and keeping it! Thank you very much!
Nice commentary on living a life with true goals to fulfill for yourself.
This man is just a great person! He has a great life a d he is a GREAT TEXAN! 💙
Powerful! Felt like he was sincerely speaking directly to me. First words captured my attention and the list provided structure and anticipation. Add photos and you have an exceptional telling of McConaughey's story!
He was talking to you!
Oh
Thank you for sharing your story you were truly blessed
One of the very few actors who I genuinely have much respect for. He seems like a real honest man.
So true 😊💐
Yeah except for his hair
I love that movie, “ The Lincoln Lawyer!” I’ve got it saved to watch and I need to watch it again. A friend of mine let me borrow hers and that was my favorite out of all the stack of movies she let me watch! True. That is a great movie.
Matthew you are a fabulous actor. Your roll in ..FREE STATE OF JONES...was great.
Please keep them coming.
I always liked him. Dallas Buyers Club made me love him! When I heard him say na na na na boo boo, I am stunned into silence. The only person I know who says that is my granddaughter. Said it since she was 3. What a gem of an actor!
You are an actor who can be looked up to by familes,and children. You have common sense, morals.. God bless you.
That was a beautiful message from Matthew he’s Livin his dreams an very humble sharing. Thanks for the great advice!!! Blessings to You Always 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯💯✨✨✨🔥🔥🔥😘😎
He's so awesome I love his movies an him as a person.making that list is an Inspiration
I needed this so bad I’ve lost everything,and I’m trying so hard to heal but I’m so alone , I’m on the verge of suicide again ,my mom doesn’t even love me anymore, I’m heartbroken 💔 but the list you had and what you said gave me hope for the first time ,thank you so much McConaughey ❤️
Things will get better, I promise you, stay strong, want to chat? I'm here
Your mom will always always always love you! moms can't stop loving their kids. It doesn't work that way.
Don't give up.Jesus loves you and so do I.
Life is short yet it will be the longest thing that you ever do. Make it count. Follow your dreams and goals.
Never give up the ruff times will not last forever......been there.
You are the epitome of what a real man and human being should be! Thank you for sharing this! So inspirational!
You don't know
Yes, I guess I don’t! It’s only words!
No he is the epitome of what’s wrong with Celebrities!
Just a great actor. Thanks McConaughey for putting on the show.
He’s so normal. I may not like the “ raunchy” movies he made but he’s made more underrated movie than he’s been acknowledged for. He’s a man’s man and I think that’s why everyone likes him. And he’s cool.
Loved him from the Unsolved Mysteries way way before he was a star!
He would have made a great Texas Governor! I felt disappointed when he spoke about it then declined
Awesome Guy
and Actor ! 👏👏
A good guy in his industry!
“Surfer Dude” has a great message.
A great actor love his movie intersallar one of my favorite
Excellent. I really admire MM. He has some real dedication to his values and his family.
I love Matthew! He’s so real & I’ve met to many Celebes in my lifetime who certainly are not! Dig ya!
He Played the Charactor Role as a Truck Driver in a Movie about a True Story with Bill Murrey in the Title Role where Murrey's character was left with a Elephant from his father's Estate that he trys to find a way to get to California on the cheap!
I have always respected, enjoyed, and loved Him as an actor! After seeing n hearing the previous clip? I just gained 10x the Respect n Admiration for Him as an Awesome 😎🙏 Individual! Who won't let the Entertainment industry manipulate His Life or His Principles. I really Like that about Him.
That was really good. Thanks for sharing.
Uvalde strong 🙏 Matthew's hometown is in mourning for 21 persons lost. They will not be forgotten.
Wish you didn't skip over keeping his relationship with God.
Well what do you expect? AARP is largely humanist nonsense that denies the important spiritual aspect of why we are even here in the first place.
Dear Matthew could you PLEADE tell me what you used to make your hair grow back. I am losing my hair on top of my head. I read that you used an ointment of some kind. Please tell me so I can use it too. Thank you from one of your biggest Fans from Dallas TX.
He was amazing in Dallas Buyers Clup
I love this guy!
“All right, all right, all right” was his. He did that! Yay for the McConaughey’s!!
Reading his memoir now. A lot of 'WOW' moments.
I think that one of his best movies and it's underrated is Reign of Fire.
Thinking back….I don’t recall ever seeing him in a ROM-COM movie 🎥, but I sure loved him in
THE LINCOLN LAWYER and several of his other drama roles. 🎉
You can turn down that kind of money when you have, but the rest of would never turn it down.
Exactly, he speaks as if he made a great sacrifice. All he showed is that he's rich enough to be able to turn down a fortune.
He didn’t compromise and turned away money to focus on the things that were important to him. I truly believe because of these things Jesus gave him favor to pursue what really matters. Good for him. He appears to be a very honorable man.
All of them are the greatest , Hoe to loose a guy in 10 days, Lincoln Lawyer, Magic Mike , Wedding Planner....... Love you Mathew!
Love you too Susan! ❤
Hi Susan. Where are you texting from
@@matthewmcconaughey69 NEW HAVEN COUNTY , CT
@@susanberdan1626 that's lovely. I created an interactive platform to meet my fans and I would like you to be part
Much respect for the Man after the school shooting in Texas his hometown where he grew up with and fight for those families that is a Grammy and itself
"They're on the sidelines for a reason."
Wow, that was awesome. Thanks
“True Detective” is this mans masterpiece. It’s the greatest long form crime story ever.
True detective! Dude killed it
Lincoln lawyer was an awesome movie.
We Thank You For SHARING MAKES Us WISER in Our LIFE TOO.
Great actor. In my top 5 .
I wanted him to play SONNY CROCKETT and TERRANCE HOWARD to play RICARDO TUBBS for a MIAMI VICE remake.
True Detective was a masterpiece
Alright alright……….. as a late teen he taught me how to be cool and now it’s about being a better person 🙏🙏
Trustworthy, Example Of Respect And Loyalty. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You the man. I have always admired you. Do what you want in live not what some whole behind a desk says he thinks would work for you. I’ve always tried to do that, and like you haven’t faired all that well. But my mom told me on my latest adventure that I should go for it because you are older now and the prospects just aren’t lining up outside. It turned out to be a great 👍 idea but has cost me some major problems. My mom got hurt and since I wasn’t there to run her off. My sister swooped in and basically destroyed my moms life and ruined my fathers memories. But hey, just have to pickup the pieces and move on. Thank you.
I love you as an actor you amazing and keep doing what you do, I would love to see you in another rom com here and there because you are good at them too but congratulations to you for forcing Hollywood to not pigeonhole you. Much love and respect
I really liked the roll in dat Clive cluster novel movie,too bad didn't do another,adventure series as such,perfect character for that part..
My whole family loved you in A Time To Kill. After that movie we watch any movie you are in even Rom Com. You are our favorite actor.
God Bless you and Gods Grace and Mercy over you ❤️🙏🏼✝️and your whole family.
My favorite actor of all time.
Keep up the good work my love 😘❤️
I'm so proud of you babe 😍
Inspiring!❤
There’s very few Hollywood stars I respect and he’s absolutely one,His morals come before millions! ❤️
I like all his non rom coms !!! Great work Matthew !!!
Interstellar is one of the greatest movies of all time, MM performance in that was really out of this world.
He is the Lincoln Lawyer...no one else could have pulled it off...when I see those commercials now I still say only Matthew 😆
True Detective is a fabulous film I loved his acting there. Alright
Just love this man ❤
Beautiful! Thanks matt!.
Love everything about this dude always have, one of the best in the business
I've really enjoyed "Interstellar" a lot!!! There's so much more to that movie than we can possibly imagine! His daughter's ghost was gravity as how we communicate in Dispensations!!!
There is nothing more hurtful, in this life, to a Mother than for a Son not talk to her.
When She is his number
One Confidant..
I'LL ALWAYS LOVE THIS MAN .. BEAUTIFUL FAMILY...GOD BLESS U
The first time I saw Matthew was in WE ARE MARSHALL. He was wonderful in a tough role.
Then I started looking for his past movies on TV. He was cute and funny in the rom-coms, and I thought he was darling.
Then I saw A TIME TO KILL on TV. I thought,”He’s got such talent. Why doesn’t he do more dramatic roles?”
I figured (rightly so, it appears) he didn’t get those roles offered to him.
When I sat through FOOL’S GOLD in a theater, paying money for that tripe, I really thought,”He’s GOT to move away from this stuff.”
When I saw him talking about his decision and holding out for a really good drama, and he’d fight to get it, I was thrilled.
I started seeing him in dramas and knew Hollywood finally caught on.
DALLAS BUYER’S CLUB and that Oscar proved his point. I’m so happy for him.
The mix of drama and comedy is fine now. I love to see him be sexy and funny. But now he’s got a body of work that proves he can do anything. Now he’s offered both and it’s his choice as to what he accepts. He’s going to be great in whatever he does.
And I’ve pushed FOOL’S GOLD out of my mind.
Love, love, LOVE Matthew. Even when he’s an animated voice in SING he’s great to watch. What a fabulous actor (and person) he is.
I can’t wait until he starts his new Taylor Sheridan series. Two boys from Texas; they’re going to do amazing work together.
My favorite actor…he seems real.
For his performance in true detective I will be forever grateful
Where can I listen to the full interview? Thanks
I came to appreciate more of his work through the years, he became a great actor ❤❤
Loved this.
Love his Rom Coms. Never saw any of those that were mentioned. I would think they were the “scary ones” he wouldn’t do.
What an interesting guy.
Go Matthew McConaughey! What a superb, "salt of the earth," solid seeming guy! Always wish him & his the best!
Well....your one of the best actors in the business....never seen ya in a bad movie......
I really liked the “The Gentleman” movie he was in.
Love you Matthew..👍🏻🙏❤️🕊
I’ve always really liked Matthew. I’ve watched most of his movies and many of his interviews. Although I do not know him personally he’s always came across as a very kind, intelligent and well rounded young man. I wish him and his family the best in life. I’m looking forward to seeing him in more serious rolls even if I’m a little sad he’s no longer doing romcoms because, well what can I say he’s just one heck of a great actor.
Sounds like a great way. You have a look a like here in Murphy Tx. I say him and spoke with him. He said he gets it all the time. Even sounds like you. Alright, Alright, Alright. Lol
True fans that’s there for your talents not your looks will go watch anything you make family and god have got to come first I’m proud of you for picking that.
I always admired this Man not only as an Actor ,but also as a Human being! I wish all his Goals to come true & live with his beautiful Family a long & fulfilling Life ! 👍🏻💯🫶🏻
My absolute favorite actor.
Definitely on the take more risks❤️❤️❤️❤️
Gorgeous in mind,body and soul.
WE LOVE YOU MATTHEW!!!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️