10 things you didn't know about Matthew McConaughey

Frank OlitoNov 4, 2020, 20:52 IST

Matthew McConaughey.Universal; Columbia Pictures; Focus Features

Matthew McConaughey turns 51 on November 4.
Before he became known for movies like "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "Dazed and Confused," McConaughey was voted "Most Handsome Student" in high school and planned to be a lawyer.
The actor has rescued dozens of animals and has a few Airstream trailers in his backyard.

When you think of Matthew McConaughey, your mind most likely jumps to one of his rom-coms, his Academy Award-winning performance in "Dallas Buyers Club," or his famous line: "Alright, alright, alright."

But did you know he loves to collect Airstream trailers (he has several parked in his backyard) and has a knack for rescuing animals?

From his complicated relationship with his mother to behind-the-scene secrets, here are 10 things you might not have known about Matthew McConaughey.

In high school, McConaughey suffered from acne, but he was eventually voted the "Most Handsome Student" at his school.

Jimmy Fallon holding up a picture of McConaughey's prom. NBC / Getty

After high school, McConaughey had dreams of becoming a lawyer, but he went to film school instead.

McConaughey playing a lawyer in "A Time to Kill." Archive Photos / Getty

Now, McConaughey is a film professor at the University of Texas where he teaches film.

McConaughey speaking at the University of Texas. Gary Miller / Getty

He was considered for the role of Jack in "Titanic."

McConaughey in the '90s. Steve Granitz / Getty

McConaughey had to lose 50 pounds for "Dallas Buyers Club," and he did it, in part, by drinking wine.

McConaughey in "Dallas Buyers Club." Focus Features

McConaughey, who has starred in several rom-coms, said he made a point to never date his co-stars.

McConaughey and his wife. C Flanigan / Getty

McConaughey helped rescue 50 dogs, 18 cats, and two hamsters in one day following Hurricane Katrina.

McConaughey with a dog. James Devaney / Getty

The actor loves Airstream trailers and has several parked in his backyard.

McConaughey in front of an Airstream. Sylvain Gaboury / Getty

His parents had a volatile relationship, causing them to get divorced twice.

McConaughey and his mother. Jim Smeal / Getty

When McConaughey became famous, he drifted apart from his mother and didn't talk to her for eight years.

McConaughey and his mother. Michael Buckner / Getty

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