The ring belonged to his dad, James Donald McConaughey. Friends called him Jim. His father, who played football in college and made money in oil piping supply, used the gold from his high school class ring for his new piece of jewelry.
Matthew McConaughey said being a Christian in Hollywood hasn't caused him problems, but he has watched others in entertainment limit expressions of their faith.
The tradition of exchanging wedding rings is dated back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and ancient Rome. These cultures all chose to wear their wedding rings on their fourth finger of their left hands because they believed there was a vein in this finger that went directly to the heart.
We've all heard it by now. Matthew McConaughey's famous Oscar phrase: "All right, all right, all right."
The actor said that just before filming the scene, he had been listening to a live recording of The Doors, and in between tracks, Jim Morrison repeated the word “alright” four times. This number became a template for McConaughey's first lines shot on film.
To create "respect and trust within the household," Matthew has three key rules that he enforces with his kids. "We do not allow lying in the house. You cannot say the words 'I can't,' and you can't use the word 'hate. ' Those three [things] will get you in big trouble in our house.
Matthew McConaughey's English accent is a combination of Texan and Australian and it is atypical.
He currently has a $4 million contract with Lincoln, which makes him the highest-paid creative director in advertising. Lincoln reported a 25% increase in sales since McConaughey's ads have aired.
Traditionally, it was worn on the right hand's middle finger to symbolize power and strength. The middle finger signet ring is still popular among people who want to make an emphatic statement or show their rebellious nature.
In many cultures, the right ring finger symbolizes love and trust. In countries including Germany, Russia and India, wedding and engagement rings are worn on the right ring finger. This finger can also convey self-love and is often used for rings that celebrate a milestone or accomplishment.
The fourth finger of the left hand, believed to possess a vein that runs securely to the heart, has traditionally been ringed. This Vein of Love, or more amorously called the Vena Amoris, 1 originated in ancient Egypt, where it was first described by Macrobius in 395–423 AD.
Tom and Rita Hanks are both devout Christians, and their faith helped them through one of the most difficult years of their marriage.
Brad Pitt is the latest star to go back on his Christian beliefs. May 19, 2011 — -- For some stars brought up in the Christian faith, the lessons of the Bible proved futile.
Born to pastors in the “Bible Belt,” Timberlake's belief in his faith has remained strong, even after acquiring fame. The smallest tattoo, the Chinese character translates to “music” and “song.” Christianity isn't the only belief Timberlake holds; he's also an avid Astrology fan.
Bret "Hit Man" Hart: The Best There Is, the Best There Was, the Best There Ever Will Be.
OSCAR Wilde has been named as the “most quotable figure” in the history of the English language.
"If you can dream it, you can do it." Walt Disney, the namesake of Walt Disney World and creator of Mickey Mouse, was always sharing motivation and inspiration through his words.
Matthew McConaughey has opened up about the formative time he spent in Australia as a teenager. The actor recalled one experience in particular on the exchange that he says profoundly impacted him and his sense of identity.
It came true on the actor's 40th birthday when his soon-to-be-wife Camila Alves gifted him the vehicle. McConaughey's love for this classic muscle car went past sentimentality, though. The 1981 Camaro Z28 is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V8 engine—capable of producing 175 Horsepower and 280 lbs of torque.
Matthew McConaughey has been rocking curly hair for most of his life, but it turns out his curls are courtesy of a pretty intense perm from the '80s. “I graduated high school in 1988. I remember in '85 I got the perm,” McConaughey told ET's Jennifer Peros at a press junket for his new film, Gold.