Matthew McConaughey teased a potential political run while speaking at the National Governors Association summer meeting in Salt Lake City. (National Governors Association) FAST FACTS McConaughey left Malibu, California, for Austin, Texas, with his family in 2014. McConaughey was born in Uvalde, Texas, but grew up in Longview, Texas.
The actor was inspired to raise his family in Austin since his 92-year-old mother and two older brothers still reside in the Lone Star State. Matthew McConaughey always had plans to ditch the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to return to his home state of Texas. "This has always been home, there are multiple reasons for that," he shared on "Today.
" The actor and "Greenlights" author added that he enjoys the slower pace in Texas, and his family roots have always been planted in the Lone Star State. GLEN POWELL SAYS MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY INSPIRED HIM TO LEAVE ‘MATRIX’-LIKE HOLLYWOOD FOR TEXAS: ‘FAKE WORLD’ Matthew McConaughey reflected on his Texas values and explained why he was inspired to raise his family in Austin in a recent interview. (Getty Images) "This is where I have a great relationship with time.
Meaning 60 seconds feels like a minute, a mile feels like a mile. I like to live in a place and for a home to be a place where I have a good relationship with time," he said. McConaughey added that his "family unit is here" in Texas, including his 92-year-old mother and his two older brothers.
The actor explained that he had plans to return.
