

What is Matthew McConaughey's Net Worth and Salary?
Matthew McConaughey is an American actor and producer who has a net worth of $160 million. After a breakthrough role in Dazed and Confused, Matthew McConaughey became well-known for starring in a range of romantic comedies. Today, McConaughey is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, and he has won a multitude of awards for his film performances in both comedic and dramatic roles.
Some of his biggest box office successes include:
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - Grossed over $392 million worldwide
- Interstellar (2014) - Grossed over $677 million worldwide
- Sing (2016) - Grossed over $634 million worldwide
- The Dark Tower (2017) - Grossed over $113 million worldwide
McConaughey's performance in these films has helped solidify his status as a major box office draw. His work in other notable films such as Dallas Buyers Club, Magic Mike, and A Time to Kill have also contributed to his successful career in the film industry.
Notable Film Salaries
As one of the industry's biggest stars and biggest box office draws, Matthew can easily command $20 million for a major motion picture film role today. That's a big jump from the $48,500 he earned from 1994's Angels in the Outfield.

In 2008, he famously turned down a then-career-high $15 million to appear in a reboot film version of Magnum P.I.. He was also offered 15% of the backend which, had the movie been a blockbuster, could have resulted in tens of million in additional earnings. Matthew famously turned the offer down and set himself on a path to re-set his career.
One of the most important steps in that career re-set was accepting under $200,000 to star in 2013's Dallas Buyers Club, which would eventually earn him an Oscar.
He was paid $14.5 million for his lead role in the movie "Sahara" (2005) and $18 million for his role in "Interstellar" (2014). Additionally, he received a $20 million paycheck for the 2020 movie "The Gentlemen".
Endorsements
Outside of films, Matthew earns well over $10 million every year from endorsement deals, notably with car company Lincoln and tech company Salesforce. In February 2023, it was revealed in a corporate filing that in recent years Matthew has earned $10 million a year from Salesforce ALONE to serve as a creative advisor and television pitchman.


Early Life
Matthew David McConaughey was born on November 4th of 1969 in Uvalde, Texas. He was raised by his mother, a former kindergarten teacher, and his father, a businessman involved in the oil industry. McConaughey's parents divorced a total of two times throughout their lives and remarried each other three times. Matthew has two brothers.
While in high school, McConaughey lived in Australia for a year as part of an exchange program. After graduating from high school, he attended U-T Austin. He eventually graduated from college in 1993, having earned a Bachelor of Science in radio, television, and film. Although McConaughey was initially interested in becoming a lawyer, he ultimately went into acting.
Career
McConaughey started out with roles in television commercials, but his big break came in 1993 with a supporting role in Dazed and Confused. The role immediately made him a fan-favorite, and his line "All right all right all right" has since become an iconic moment in pop culture.
McConaughey followed up with smaller, supporting roles in films such as Angels in the Outfield, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, and Boys on the Side, as well as appearing in the TV series Unsolved Mysteries. His breakthrough role as a leading man came in 1996 with A Time To Kill, a box office hit that generated over $152 million worldwide.

Throughout his career, McConaughey has appeared in a wide variety of films, including romantic comedies, dramas, and action films. Some of his notable projects include Contact, Amistad, EDtv, Magic Mike, Dallas Buyers Club, The Wolf of Wall Street, Interstellar, and True Detective.

Awards
Throughout his acting career, Matthew McConaughey has won several awards and honors. In 2006, he won a People's Choice Award for his role in Sahara. In 2014, he won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Dallas Buyers Club, as well as several other awards such as a Critics Choice Movie Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Independent Spirit Award. He was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Charity Work
Matthew McConaughey is known for his involvement in charity work. He started the Just Keep Livin' foundation, which encourages children and young adults to make healthy choices in their lives. He has also been involved in rescue efforts during disasters, including helping stranded pets during Hurricane Katrina.
Personal Life
McConaughey met his wife, Camila Alves, in 2006. They got married in 2012 and have three children together. The family currently resides in Austin, Texas. McConaughey is a Christian and had a Catholic wedding ceremony.

Aside from his acting career, McConaughey is an avid sports fan. He supports teams like the Washington Commanders and the Texas Longhorns. He is also a minority owner of Austin FC, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS).
In addition to his acting work, McConaughey became a professor of practice at his alma mater, U-T Austin, in 2019. He had previously served as a visiting instructor for the university's radio-television-film department since 2015.
In 2023, McConaughey stated that he and longtime friend Woody Harrelson could be brothers. His mother claimed to have been intimate with Harrelson's father around the time of Matthew's conception.
Real Estate
In 2007, Matthew purchased a home in the Point Dume area of Malibu, California for $10 million. He sold the home to film producer/director Phil Lord for $15 million in an off-market deal in July 2020. He also owns several Airstream trailers in a nearby upscale mobile home park and a 10,000 square-foot mansion in Austin, Texas.

In 2021, McConaughey bought a Hawaiian oasis at the Ka'upulehu Residence for $7.85 million.
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