When he entered the industry in the 1990s, nobody could even pronounce his name. But today, Matthew McConaughey's name is not only pronounced correctly but is also synonymous with Hollywood royalty and the climb to stardom.
It’s been about thirty years since the beloved acting veteran embarked on a wild Hollywood adventure that put him through plenty of plot twists and unexpected climaxes.
Matthew McConaughey reflected on his career after about three decades in the industry
Image credits: Camila Alves McConaughey
As the 54-year-old actor recently looked back at his long-winding career, he revealed that the industry certainly has an “initiation” process that nobody told him about when he was a newbie.
“I, like anyone, have had my ups and downs. My star meter has been higher, my star meter has been lower. I've won Oscars, I've been arrested playing the bongos naked. Overall, I believe there's been inherent goodwill for me, but it did not keep me from figuring out my own initiation into the industry,” the charismatic Texas native told People in an interview published on Wednesday (10 April).
When asked about whether he would warn his younger self about what to expect, he said he would allow him to figure it out himself
Image credits: Matthew McConaughey
"There's a lot of things you learn 10 years after being in Hollywood and you go, 'Well, why didn't they tell me that in year two?' Because there's an initiation process. There just is. You can get tips, but you've got to figure out the BS, cut the wheat from the chaff along the way," he continued.
When asked about whether he would share the wisdom with his younger self if he had the chance to, the Interstellar actor said, “Oh, I wouldn't tell him. I'd let him figure it out the same way I did. Take feeder roads off the highway. Get confused, get frustrated, feel lost, and overcome it.”
Matthew McConaughey revealed that his three kids made him a better artist and storyteller
Matthew, who shares three children with his wife, Camila Alves, said he became a better storyteller because of his kids Levi, 15, Vida, 14, and Livingston, 11.
“Having children, I know, has made me a better artist and a better actor. Kids see things for the first time all the time. Their questions are innocent. I've become a better storyteller because I have kids,” he told the outlet.