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Matthew McConaughey’s 'alright, alright, alright' life

A career of catchphrases and comebacks

Matthew McConaughey’s 'alright, alright, alright' life
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04/11/2025 12:00 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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Matthew McConaughey burst onto screens as David Wooderson in ‘Dazed and Confused’ in 1993 and cemented himself as the ultimate Southern star.

Complete with dimples, a Texan drawl, and all the charm of a leading man, he became the heartthrob of rom-coms. He then shocked everyone by taking a two-year break and completely transforming his career. Since then, he has become an Academy Award winner, an acclaimed author, and has had one of the biggest comebacks in Hollywood. 

So, how did he go from being arrested naked to becoming a university professor? And what is the "McConaissance?" Click on to find out. 

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