Matthew McConaughey addresses rumor that he intends to run for governor of Texas: “It’s something I’m considering.”
Matthew McConaughey has addressed rumors that he intends to run for governor of Texas in the near future.
Actor Dazed And Confused made an appearance on Friday’s episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where he had a long conversation with the host of the late talk show.
During their exchange, the television personality asked the 51-year-old singer if he plans to run for office in the coming years.
Looking ahead: Matthew McConaughey talks about rumor that he intends to run for governor of Texas in Friday’s episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
McConaughey mentioned that he was open to the idea, although he had no concrete plans for a possible transition from acting to public service.
Specifically, the actor said that the notion of taking over as governor is “something I consider. Absolute. What an honorable thing to consider.
He also declined to give Fallon much information about his future plans, noting that “it’s not far from that right now, sir.”
The interstellar actor then joked that his slightly underestimated response made him “sound like a politician.”
Maybe, maybe not: The dizzy, confused actor told Fallon that the prospect of running for governor of Texas is “something to consider.”
Preparing well: When the late-night talk show host praised the slightly evasive quality of his response, McConaughey joked that his statement made him “sound like a politician.”
The subject of the conversation then referred to McConaughey’s experience during the recent winter storm that hit Texas, which dramatically affected the lives of millions of state residents.
The actor mentioned that he had to make several repairs to their house during the weather event.
Specifically, the Dallas Buyers Club star said that his house “broke a few pipes” and that “he had to take some plasterboard out of the house”.
McConaughey also noted that his family “just came down to boil water for four more days” before his interview with Fallon.
He then acknowledged that he and his loved ones had a more privileged life situation and expressed concern about “tens of thousands who are not in as good shape as we are.”
Business care: The Dallas Buyers Club star also told Fallon that he and his family “just got off having to boil water for four days” before the interview; the actor is seen with his wife, children and mother at the Texas Medal of Arts Awards in 2019
To that end, McConaughey has announced that he and his wife Camila will host a beneficial virtual concert called We’re Texas, which will air on Sunday.
Actor True Detective set out to select native Texans to attend the next event; performers such as Kelly Clarkson, Post Malone and Willie Nelson appear in the range.
Many other personalities in the entertainment industry, including Selena Gomez, Jennifer Garner and Joe Rogan, also want to make special appearances during the internet broadcast.
The emotion in McConaughey’s voice was audible as he told Fallon that “all the money that can be donated will go to large nonprofits on the ground.”
The actor concluded that, although the planning of the future event left him exhausted, “there are a lot of people who don’t even sleep, so I can’t be upset about it”.
Giving back: McConaughey and his wife Camila will host a benefit virtual concert in light of the recent Texas weather disaster; the event will be streamed on Sunday
Putting it to work: The actor told Fallon that although he was exhausted from organizing the event, “there are a lot of people who don’t even sleep, so I can’t be upset”; is photographed in February 2020