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Matthew McConaughey-Net Worth, Cars, House, Wife, Children, Movies
How Much Is Matthew McConaughey’s Net Worth?
Matthew McConaughey, an American actor, and producer, famous for his work in Lone Star (1996), A Time To Kill (1996), and Interstellar (2014). Professional since 1991, Matthew has earned 69 TV credits, earning him massive fame and fortune.
As of 2022, the American actor owns a net worth of around $105 million; the credit goes to his acting as well as his production career.
Starting his career from TV commercials, the Oscar Award winner has appeared in many famous movies such as Angels in the Outfield, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Dallas Buyers Club (2013) and many more.
Matthew McConaughey’s Net Worth Is $105 Million: Income Sources & Earnings
With over professional career prominence of 27 years, Matthew McConaughey has earned himself an eminent title in Hollywood. Famous as the Oscar-winning actor for his work in the biographical film Dallas Buyers Club, Matthew is a multi-millionaire.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Matthew has an estimated net worth of $95 million as of June 2019. Back in 2018, The Richest reported his fortune to be around $77 million. Well, the main source of his income is his acting career, while endorsements also have aided his earnings.
For fact, Matthew’s highest-grossing feature movie was Interstellar (2014) alongside Anne Hathaway, which made the box office collection of $677.5 million.
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In comparison, Matthew’s net worth is more than that of The Wolf of Wall Street co-actor Jonah Hill, with a fortune of $45 million.
Further, the Oscar winner from the film Dallas Buyers Club (2013), Matthew’s worth is compared with Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson (owns $10 million) but owns more.
Starting his career as a waiter, earning $1,500, Matthew began to appear in a commercial for Miller Lite in 1991 accumulating $6,000. Soon after, the actor landed in acting with a breakthrough in Dazed and Confused (1993) that opened his gateway to success.
No doubt that the actor sums up a massive salary from films, likely to be in million dollars figure.
As reported, back in 2014, the yearly income of Matthew McConaughey was $21 million. Check out earnings of Matthew through the movie:
- Angels in the Outfield (1994)- $48,500
- A Time to Kill (1994)- $250,000
- Amistad (1997)- $1 million
- The Wedding Planner (2001)- $5 million
- Sahara (2005)- $8 million
Movie Box Office Collection
Well, the actor to date has earned 69 acting credits while the producing credits count 5, including the TV series True Detective.
Over the year, Matthew has appeared in many blockbuster movies; here is the list of the movie with box office collection:
| Film | Role | Budget | Gross Collection |
| Lone Star (1996) | Buddy Deeds | $3 million | $13 million |
| A Time to Kill (1996) | Jake Brigance | $40 million | $152 million |
| Contact (1997) | Palmer Joss | $90 million | $171.1 million |
| The Wedding Planner (2001) | Dr. Steven James ‘Steve/Eddie’ Edison | $35 million | $95 million |
| How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) | Benjamin Barry | $50 million | $177.4 million |
| Sahara (2005) | Dirk Pitt | $160 million | $119.3 million |
| Failure to Launch (2006) | Tripp | $50 million | $12.4 million |
| The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) | Mickey Haller | $40 million | $87.1 million |
| Magic Mike (2012) | Dallas | $7 million | $167.2 million |
| The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) | Mark Hanna | $100 million | $392 million |
| Interstellar (2014) | Cooper | $165 million | $677.5 million |
| Sing (2016) | Buster Moon (Voice) | $75 million | $634.2 million |
Most recently, the actor appeared in movies: The Beach Bum (2019) and Serenity (2019). Both the movie performed pretty well at the box office.
Matthew Charges $6000 to Teach at the University of Texas
American actor Matthew Mcconaughey is looking to work as “Advanced Producing: Script to Screen” instructure at the University of Texas at Austin along with Scott Rice.
For every course along with co-instructure Scott Rice, Matthew, as mentioned in the offer letter, the actor will receive $6000. Likewise, for every independent class he takes, he is to be paid a total of $12,000.
Highest Paid Creative Director
Along with acting and producing films, he is also a creative director and brand spokesperson for Wild Turkey. Well, as the spokesperson for the brand, Wild Turkey paid him a salary for $4 million.
Well, during the time, he was one of the highest-paid creative directors in the ad industry.
Endorsements & Charity Works
No doubt that Matthew along with his growing fame lure brands for endorsement deals, so automatically comes a massive charge for brand promotions.
Reportedly, he has signed endorsements with Dolce & Gabbana, men’s fragrances, signed in 2007, Lincoln MKC, and Wild Turkey. From 2004 to 2007, McConaughey was the face of Stetson cologne.
Apart from career and money shower, the American-born actor cum producer is also active in charity works. He has associations with many non-profit organizations like BID 2 BEAT AIDS, Children’s Defense Fund, Communities In Schools of New Orleans Inc., Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend, and Entertainment Industry Foundation.
Well, with his wife Camila, Matthew started just keep living foundation; it aims to empower high school students by providing them with the tools to lead active lives. The philanthropic works won him the Creative Conscience award from unite4: humanity.
Assets, House, Cars, Lifestyle & Expenses
The multi-millionaire personality currently lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and children, in their Lake Austin mansion. Built-in 1997, the three-story house spread on 10,800-sq. ft. features 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms.
As reported, the property was listed originally for $6.6 million, though the actor bargained and paid less than $4 million in 2012.
Moreover, Matthew also owns another house in Malibu, California, estimated to be worth $10 million. In a fact, the median house price in Malibu is $3 million which comes up with the insurance premium of $1,000 per year.
Online sources report that the value of his Texas ranch is $500,000.
Matthew Owns Some Expensive Cars
Well, McConaughey is fond of luxury cars and owns an impressive collection. Check out the list:
- GMC Yukon XL- Towing capacity of up to 9,600 lbs and 6.0-liter V8 engine
- Lincoln MKX (starts from $39,035)- Towing capacity of 2,000 lbs, 3.7-liter V6 engine and paired with a 6-speed 6f automatic transmission
- 1981 Camaro Z28- 5.7-liter V8 engine, capable to produce 175 Hp
- 1971 Corvette Convertible- 4-speed manual transmission with a 5.7-liter small block V8 engine (only 27,004 units of the model was produced with a base price of $5,533)
- Dodge Charger (starts from $31,000)
- Lincoln Navigator
- Alfa Romeo (base price of $39,000
No doubt that owning a massive fortune, Matthew lives a lavish lifestyle that comes up with immense expenses. Apart from making expenses on assets, the actor also spends on travels, costly clothes, and daily life luxury.
Tax
Apart from these, Matthew McConaughey has to pay taxes: property and income tax. Well, a house owner in Austin, Texas has to pay 1.973% of its assessed value as property tax.
On the other hand, upon the annual revenue of $10 million, he has to pay $3.871 million income tax, inclusive of 36.3% Federal tax and 2.41% FICA.
Matthew McConaughey’s Personal Life: Age, Height, Family, Education, Married Life & Wife
Source: E Online
Born on November 4, 1969, in Uvalde, Texas, the USA, Matthew’s birth name is Matthew David McConaughey, raised in an American family.
His father James Donald McConaughey ran an oil pipe supply business and also played for NFL’s Green Bay Packers. On the other hand, mother Mary Kathleen is a former kindergarten teacher and author.
For fact, McConaughey’s parents married each other thrice, after they divorced twice and reconciled. His adopted brothers are Michael and Patrick; Michael is a self-made millionaire famous for starring in A&E reality show Rooster & Butch.
The actor holds an American nationality and hails from English, German, Swedish and Irish descent; grew up as a Methodist.
He attended Longview High School and enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin in 1989, and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film.
As of June 2019, Matthew’s age is 49 and has a height of 5 ft. 11 inches (182 cm).
Married Life, Wife, & Children
Well, the American born actor is happily married and enjoys a blissful relationship with his wife Camila Alves McConaughey, an American-Brazilian model.
The duo met back in 2006 and began dating soon after, resulting in their engagement on December 25, 2011. Later, Matthew and Camila married on June 9, 2012, in a private Catholic ceremony in Austin, Texas.
Till now, the couple is together as husband-wife for 6 years and shares 3 children. They are proud parents to son Levi Alves McConaughey (born on July 7, 2008), daughter Vida Alves McConaughey (January 3, 2010) and son Livingston Alves McConaughey (December 8, 2012).
The happy family of 5 currently lives in Austin, Texas.
Before marriage, Matthew was in relationships with Penelope Cruz and then with Sandra Bullock.
