Matthew McConaughey, known for his romantic roles in Hollywood, surprises many with his real-life romantic gestures. Despite his on-screen charm, his off-screen romance with wife Camila Alves is genuine. The couple met in 2006 and McConaughey described Alves as an “other-worldly being” with qualities that deeply impressed him. They welcomed their first child, Levi, in 2008, followed by Vida in 2010, got engaged in 2011, and married in 2012 before their second son, Livingston, was born later that year.

Alves, who once doubted she would marry, felt deeply moved by their wedding day. McConaughey expressed his unwavering faithfulness to Alves, telling Playboy Magazine, “I am faithful to my wife to a point that is selfish. I am under her spell and I want to stay there.” His romantic gestures are simple but heartfelt, like writing her handwritten love poems. He shared with Today, “An earnest handwritten note… that’s worth more than whatever retail I paid for something.”

The McConaugheys cherish family time with their three children, aged 9 to 13. They have a Friday night tradition of suspending curfews, watching movies, eating pizza, and enjoying dance parties that often last into the early morning. McConaughey revealed, “The kids are often up until 2 a.m. on Fridays, with cooking and music for the family festivities.”

In parenting, McConaughey and Alves blend different styles but share strong moral values. McConaughey believes in the inherent morality of children, stating, “The role of discipline and moral guidance can only go so far. A child’s innate sense of morality will always be at the core of who they are.” Reflecting on his role as a father, he added, “Certain times, they need a buddy. At the same time, I’m 48. If I don’t know better, what’s evolution for?”