Since the early 1990s, Matthew McConaughey has established himself as a legendary figure in the entertainment industry. While he has appeared in a wide range of films across a wide range of genres, he is most recognized for his roles as the romantic lead in major Hollywood films. Due to his silky charm and numerous shirtless scenes, it’s not difficult to see why McConaughey has been dubbed ‘the leading man’ in romantic comedies for quite some time.
But, hey, it’s just acting, right? Many actors aren’t even remotely like their on-screen characters. However, it may come as a surprise to hear that the actor is also a romantic at heart in real life, as he has admitted. McConaughey’s marriage to Camila Alves appears to be based on genuine love, and the actor understands how to make his wife feel appreciated.
Levi, the couple’s first child, was born in 2008, a year after they began dating. Levi is their first child. In 2010, they welcomed a daughter named Vida into the world, and in December 2011, they announced their engagement. Livingston was born in December of the same year as their first son, Livingston, who was born in June of the same year. Now that they’ve been together for 15 years, the couple is still as head over heels in love as they were when they first met.
Alves told People Magazine in 2012 that she wasn’t the type of girl who dreamed of marrying when she was younger. She even admitted to her parents that she had no intention of marrying. She didn’t realize how significant McConaughey’s wedding to her would be until the big day arrived. She was completely captivated in the event’s emotion. Meanwhile, as reported by People, McConaughey told Playboy Magazine that he is passionately loyal to his wife. He believes he is under a spell when he is near her and wishes to remain so.
The actor claimed that he keeps his marriage romantic by taking a low-key approach and refusing to buy his wife costly gifts. In 2018, he said to Today, ‘I don’t have anything specific in mind to get for her. An serious handwritten note, indicating that I sat down and took some time to write it, and containing some poetry, is worth more than the retail price of things.’
In order to spend enough time with their children, the couple has made arrangements. On Friday nights, they extend their bedtime, and the kids are treated to movies and pizza, which they are free to eat throughout the night if they so choose. According to Alves, the Friday night festivities frequently devolve into a dance party that lasts into the early hours. McConaughey mentioned that he had a special love for the music of the swing era.
The couple makes certain that they have enough time to spend with their children. They extend their bedtime on Friday nights, and the kids are treated to movies and pizza, which they are free to eat throughout the night if they so choose. Alves stated that the Friday night festivities frequently devolve into a dance party that lasts into the early hours of the morning. In a recent interview, McConaughey stated that he enjoys listening to swing music.
The couple makes certain that they have enough time to spend with their children. They extend their bedtime on Friday nights, and the kids are treated to movies and pizza, which they are free to eat throughout the night if they so choose. Alves stated that the Friday night festivities frequently devolve into a dance party that lasts into the early hours of the morning. In a recent interview, McConaughey stated that he enjoys listening to swing music.
On this particular night of the week, the children are also allowed to sleep on their parents’ bed. It has been revealed that McConaughey’s children are frequently awake until 2 a.m. on Fridays, and that there is usually cooking and music for the family gatherings. It is the couple’s ability to combine strict restrictions with the laid-back attitude that McConaughey is known for that allows them to effectively discipline their children. During an interview with People, he expressed gratitude for having three healthy children, each of whom has a strong personality, which he believes is a result of their ancestral link to Alves.
He and his wife, McConaughey, have stated that while they have different styles of parenting, they share similar moral principles. McConaughey feels that moral attributes are mostly inherited from one’s parents, based on his observations of his children growing up. When it comes to parenting, McConaughey feels that the role of discipline and moral instruction can only be taken so far. A child’s natural sense of morality will always be at the heart of who they are and what they do.