Matthew McConaughey moved to Peru and used the name Mateo to escape fame after finding Hollywood success in the '90s ...

The actor traveled to South America in 1995 to rediscover himself just as he was becoming a famous Hollywood star.

“I needed to get my feet on the ground,” McConaughey said while on the ‘No Magic Pill’ podcast hosted by Toms founder Blake ...

Matthew McConaughey revealed on the “No Magic Pill” podcast (via People) that he once exiled himself from Hollywood and lived ...

Dallas Buyers Club star Matthew McConaughey has revealed that he fled to Peru in the early days of his career after his ...

The bright lights of Hollywood can get incredibly overwhelming, even for the most laid-back stars in the business. When the ...

The actors have previously starred together in 1999's 'EDtv' and 2008's 'Surfer, Dude' ...

Beyond interstellar travel, Matthew McConaughey is also used to international treks. The Oscar winner revealed he briefly fled Hollywood for Peru after needing a break from the spotlight in the wake ...

Matthew McConaughey's 94-year-old mother, Mary Kathlene "Kay" McConaughey, caused quite a stir online when she shared a ...

Matthew McConaughey sat before a roomful of aspiring young actors and filmmakers this February at his alma mater, the ...

When Matthew McConaughey had a breakout success, he had no idea how to process it. So, he fled into the wilds of Peru for ...

Matthew McConaughey detailed leaving Hollywood for a 22-day stay in Peru under the name Mateo at the height of his fame after ...