Matthew McConaughey is rumored to be planning to run for governor of Texas: ‘It’s something I’m considering’
Matthew McConaughey has addressed the rumor that he plans to run for governor of Texas in the near future.
The Dazed And Confused actor appeared on Friday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he had a lengthy conversation with the late-night talk show host.
During their exchange, the television personality asked the 51-year-old performer if he was considering running for political office in the coming years.
Looking forward: Matthew McConaughey spoke about the rumor that he plans to run for governor of Texas on Friday’s episode of The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon
McConaughey noted that he was open to the idea, although he had no concrete plans regarding a possible shift from acting to public service.
In particular, the actor said the idea of taking the position of governor was “ something I’m considering. ” Absolutely. What an honorable thing to even consider. ‘
He also didn’t want to give Fallon too much information about his future plans, noting that he was “no further at this point, sir.”
The Interstellar actor then joked that his somewhat understated response “ sounded like a politician. ”
Maybe, Maybe Not: The Dazed And Confused Actor Told Fallon The Prospect Of Running For Governor Of Texas Was “ Something I’m Considering ”
Well Prepared: When the late-night talk show host praised the somewhat elusive quality of his response, McConaughey joked that his statement ‘sounded like a politician’
The topic of conversation then turned to McConaughey’s experience during the recent winter storm that hit Texas, which dramatically impacted the lives of millions of state residents.
The actor noted that they had to make multiple repairs to their home during the weather event.
Specifically, the Dallas Buyers Club star said his house had “ broken a few pipelines ” and they should “ get some drywall in the house. ”
McConaughey also noted that his family “ just had to boil water for four days ” for his interview with Fallon.
He then acknowledged that he and his loved ones had a more privileged living situation and expressed concern about the “tens of thousands who are not as well off as we are.”
Taking care of things: The Dallas Buyers Club star also told Fallon that he and his family were “ready to boil water just four days before his interview”; the actor can be seen with his wife, children and mother at the Texas Medal of Arts Awards in 2019
To that end, McConaughey announced that he and his wife Camila would host a virtual benefit concert titled We Are Texas, which will be streamed on Sundays.
The True Detective actor made it a point to select native Texans to perform at the upcoming event; artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Post Malone and Willie Nelson can be seen in the line-up.
Numerous other entertainment industry figures, including Selena Gomez, Jennifer Garner and Joe Rogan, will also make special appearances during the webcast.
The excitement in McConaughey’s voice was audible when he told Fallon that “all the money that can be donated goes to major nonprofits on the ground.”
The actor concluded that while planning the upcoming event had left him exhausted, ‘there are also a lot of people who aren’t sleeping so I can’t complain about it’.
Giving back: McConaughey and wife Camila will host a virtual benefit concert together in light of the recent Texas weather disaster; the event will be streamed on Sunday
Work at work: The actor told Fallon that although he was exhausted from organizing the event, “also a lot of people aren’t sleeping, so I can’t complain about it”; he is pictured in February 2020