Last month, Matthew McConaughey’s wife Camila Alves revealed that her mother-in-law used to “test” her at the start of their relationship; now, McConaughey is reacting to his mom’s former strategy.
During a podcast interview last month, Alves explained how McConaughey’s mother, Mary Kathlene McCabe — nicknamed “Ma Mac” by the family — would do “all kinds of stuff” to her when she entered the picture, including calling Alves by the actor’s exes names.
“You don’t get into the McConaughey family easily.”
While speaking to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey in a new interview, McConaughey admitted it’s true, explaining: “My family is big on rites of passage and initiation, and you don’t get into the McConaughey family easily.”
“My family, we humbly wait, we make you cry, and then we pick you up and make your favourite drink.”
“We test you. And even in our own...
During a podcast interview last month, Alves explained how McConaughey’s mother, Mary Kathlene McCabe — nicknamed “Ma Mac” by the family — would do “all kinds of stuff” to her when she entered the picture, including calling Alves by the actor’s exes names.
“You don’t get into the McConaughey family easily.”
While speaking to Et Canada’s Cheryl Hickey in a new interview, McConaughey admitted it’s true, explaining: “My family is big on rites of passage and initiation, and you don’t get into the McConaughey family easily.”
“My family, we humbly wait, we make you cry, and then we pick you up and make your favourite drink.”
“We test you. And even in our own...
- 9/21/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Matthew McConaughey’s mom Mary Kathlene McCabe apparently gave his now-wife Camila Alves a tough time towards the start of their relationship.
Alves opened up about the things McCabe — nicknamed “Ma Mac” by the family — would say and do as she appeared on a new episode of Southern Living‘s “Biscuits & Jam” podcast.
Alves — who tied the knot with McConaughey back in 2012 — recalled first starting to date the actor in 2006.
The model remembered of McConaughey’s mom, “She did all these things when I first came in the picture, right? She was really testing me. I mean, really testing me,” according to the Daily Mail.
“She would call me by all of Matthew’s ex-girlfriends’ names, she would start speaking Spanish with me in a very broken way, kind of putting [me] down a bit. I mean, all kinds of stuff.”
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Alves opened up about the things McCabe — nicknamed “Ma Mac” by the family — would say and do as she appeared on a new episode of Southern Living‘s “Biscuits & Jam” podcast.
Alves — who tied the knot with McConaughey back in 2012 — recalled first starting to date the actor in 2006.
The model remembered of McConaughey’s mom, “She did all these things when I first came in the picture, right? She was really testing me. I mean, really testing me,” according to the Daily Mail.
“She would call me by all of Matthew’s ex-girlfriends’ names, she would start speaking Spanish with me in a very broken way, kind of putting [me] down a bit. I mean, all kinds of stuff.”
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- 8/23/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
In a surprise Hollywood twist, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have revealed their suspicions that they might be real brothers.
The stars of True Detective, who are reuniting for a new Apple TV+ comedy Brother From Another Mother, have questioned whether they might actually have the same father in real life.
Speaking on Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, McConaughey said: “You know, where I start and where he ends, and where he starts and I end, has always been like a murky line. And that’s part of our bromance, right?
“My kids call him Uncle Woody. His kids call me Uncle Matthew. And you see pictures of us and my family thinks a lot of pictures of him are me. His family thinks a lot of pictures of me are him.”
He continued: “In Greece a few years ago, we’re sitting around talking about...
The stars of True Detective, who are reuniting for a new Apple TV+ comedy Brother From Another Mother, have questioned whether they might actually have the same father in real life.
Speaking on Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, McConaughey said: “You know, where I start and where he ends, and where he starts and I end, has always been like a murky line. And that’s part of our bromance, right?
“My kids call him Uncle Woody. His kids call me Uncle Matthew. And you see pictures of us and my family thinks a lot of pictures of him are me. His family thinks a lot of pictures of me are him.”
He continued: “In Greece a few years ago, we’re sitting around talking about...
- 4/13/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Hollywood actor, businessperson, mom and cultural icon, Drew Barrymore is creating an army of optimism and she's looking for recruits! You heard it right. This festive season celebrates we-time with your friends and family in an exciting dose of cheer and inspiration from the endearing Charlie’s Angels sensation in 'The Drew Barrymore Show' on Zee Café.
The week’s highlight episode airing Thursday, 28th January, 2021 will be featuring Lifestyle Expert, Model and entrepreneur Camila Alves McConaughey & Kay McConaughey, wife and mother of famed actor, Matthew McConaughey, an Academy Award winner for his role in Dallas Buyers Club, True Detective, Interstellar, The Wolf Of Wall Street among others. Watch as they discuss quarantining as a family and working together on ‘Women of Today’, a platform Camila created for women to empower each other and lots more.
Speaking about her philanthropic efforts towards building a stronger empowering community for women,...
The week’s highlight episode airing Thursday, 28th January, 2021 will be featuring Lifestyle Expert, Model and entrepreneur Camila Alves McConaughey & Kay McConaughey, wife and mother of famed actor, Matthew McConaughey, an Academy Award winner for his role in Dallas Buyers Club, True Detective, Interstellar, The Wolf Of Wall Street among others. Watch as they discuss quarantining as a family and working together on ‘Women of Today’, a platform Camila created for women to empower each other and lots more.
Speaking about her philanthropic efforts towards building a stronger empowering community for women,...
- 1/28/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Austin, Texas was shining bright this weekend thanks to the jam-packed schedule at the 2019 SXSW Festival. Each year, speakers, celebrities, politicians and more arrive in the city for days filled with conferences, talks, panels and premieres. This year, SXSW runs from March 8-17 and the lineup of events does not disappoint. Texas native (and noted University of Texas alum) Matthew McConaughey kept it cool at The Beach Bum premiere and brought along his wife Camila Alves and mom Kay McConaughey. Handmaid's Tale star Elisabeth Moss spoke alongside Grammy winner Brandi Carlile and Jodie Foster. Jon Hamm had a bunch of reasons to celebrate, too. The Mad Men star turned 48 on...
- 3/10/2019
- E! Online
Alright, alright, alright—it's the McConaughey family! It's been a few years since fans last saw Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves' three kids out on the red carpet, but Wednesday called for it. The youngsters, Levi, 10, Vida, 9 and Livingston, 6, were all on hand as their Oscar-winning dad was honored at the Texas Medal Of Arts Awards at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in his native Austin. The group, which also included the actor's mom, Kay McConaughey, was dressed to the nines for the special occasion with the star sporting a three-piece plaid suit and his famous wife in a floor-length printed dress. Their youngsters look...
- 2/28/2019
- E! Online
Awwwww!It was quite the family affair for Matthew McConaughey at the 28th American Cinematheque Awards on Tuesday night. The Oscar-winning actor -- who was being honored for the work he's done in his 21-year career -- hit the red carpet with wife Camila Alves, her mother Fatima Alves, his own mother Kay McConaughey, her date C.J. Carlig and his two children, Levi, 6, and Vida, 4. The "Interstellar" star looked dapper in a black Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo with a black bow tie, as he posed for pictures with his family.Can you believe how big his kids are now?!While Matthew was accepting the American Cinematheque Award, it was his adorable daughter who stole the spotlight from her famous father when she came up on stage.In true McConaughey form, he sipped on a beer as "Interstellar" director Christopher Nolan made a speech in his honor. Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon,...
- 10/22/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
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