Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves McConaughey enjoys a private life. But this time around, they made a rare public appearance with their three children: Levi, Vida, and Livingston at the 2025 Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala in Austin, Texas. They were all dressed simply; nothing about them was flashy. You could see it in the way they moved as a family, that they had a home that’s been carefully built with love over the years.
The couple, who have been together for over a decade, took a moment to share about their love and family life. Their relationship, which is often talked about and praised for its strength, is one that shows us a kind of love that many truly admire.
Matthew McConaughey and his wife listen to each other
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When they were asked about the secret to their lasting relationship, Matthew didn’t share any specific secret. Instead, he talked about showing up every day. “It’s easy to get swept up in life — the kids, the work, the headlines. But we make time to talk. And more importantly, we make time to listen,” he shared.
Camila, his wife, who has appeared in films like Snow Dogs and The Confidant, nodded in agreement. For them, communication is less about solving problems and more about staying connected, laughing over dinner, checking in during chaotic weeks and being present for the little things. “You have to make space for each other,” she said. “Even if it’s just sitting together quietly at the end of a long day.”
What is the secret to their successful marriage?
The couple speaks often about family, not as a performance, but as a core value. “We always remind ourselves: we’re a team,” Camila said. Even with busy schedules, they both make time for just the two of them. “Sometimes it’s a date night, sometimes it’s a walk,” Matthew, who is an Oscar-winning actor, said. “But those small moments, they matter.”
From parenting their three children to balancing the demands of public life and personal time, that mindset has helped them carry through everything. They are choosing partnership over perfection.