Matthew McConaughey Tells Al About How He’s Helping Texans In Need | TODAY

The push to get some relief to Texas residents still facing obstacles after those record winter storms is now receiving some star power from Matthew McConaughey. Al Roker sat down with the Oscar winner in Austin to learn about how his Just Keep Livin Foundation organized a virtual benefit to help rebuilding efforts across the state.
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[@loulopez554]

He's always been a great guy.

[@jcsoto816]

F'real

[@SK-cm5mt]

Mike Pompeo has joined ACLJ and I heard him on the Radio and he wants Parents to Be Aware that China is Already in OUR Schools Educating OUR Kids Their Way!!! WAKE UP PARENTS

[@tiffanylockhart5160]

I literally just said the same thing. He's a down to earth person and he's for everybody.

[@polishpat95]

@@SK-cm5mt you're hilarious thinking China will take over the galaxy.... lmao

[@SK-cm5mt]

@@polishpat95 - CHINA WANTS TO BE #1 HOW ELSE DO YOU DO IT BUT BRING AMERICAN DOWN FROM IN

[@CaliforniaTravelVlogger]

Just love when a celebrity cares about a community and put actions into it. The world would be a better place if everyone has a kind and caring heart.

[@ayushbansal6810]

Dicaprio ❤️

[@keldaphillips9681]

Illoveyouiilpcryrverymuchreveryvalllmeemetgencyuntilthenremberme

[@themorosepittbull257]

@The Prophetic Word Nice 6 day old profile. China doesn't approve of Matt?

[@noelssonstudio]

Amen

[@jamiegagnon6390]

@The Prophetic Word judgemental much?

[@vtshawonly1]

I love when people go back home, and help their communities 💜

[@kurlykurlz614]

Yes!

[@djkreature]

He doesn't help our community. He is partially responsible for turning Austin into just another California shithole by taking upon his own arrogant self to invite people to Texas that don't belong in Texas

[@themorosepittbull257]

@@djkreature Yikes. What a terrible take

[@katdeluxy9608]

he's trying to run for office

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@YokoSanchez]

good for him. any kind of service is a blessing

[@Tommyoda]

yep 💙

[@marcusdub07]

Proud Texan Here! Thank you to everyone who has rallied around our great state in our time of need.

[@Dragonflylane77]

How are you doing?? 🌸

[@pearlbarral7018]

He's the kind of person that needs to be running things in Texas his heart is in the right place with the people.

[@whincorbin1553]

Not a bad idea id vote for him if i could but id say california needs him more lol

[@Wondorawoman]

Matthew Mcconaughey for the Governor of Texas!!

[@keturahoneill2783]

@@Wondorawoman Ztz see uhh h,i

[@keturahoneill2783]

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[@TheDarkDresser]

Pearl Barral He claimed that Trump supporters were devastated by his loss the same way Hillary supporters were. The difference is that Hillary supporters didn't attempt a coup at the Capitol. www.mercurynews.com/2020/12/07/matthew-mcconaughey-defends-election-denial-among-trumps-base/

[@mollynorth5627]

Matthew is not a celeb. He is too kind hearted, thoughtful and considerate. He is normal. God love him. Don't change. The world needs more people like you 🙂👍💕

[@mollynorth5627]

@Schrodingers Cat God loves everyone. Even you 🙏

[@mollynorth5627]

@Schrodingers Cat You made the statement so you prove he doesn't.

[@mollynorth5627]

@Schrodingers Cat I did not preech at you so don't preech at me. If you can't be nice and respect others beliefs then move on. I don't have time for bored keyboard warriors🙏

[@jarth2358]

@Schrodingers Cat lmao dawg im an atheist to but this was unnecessary

[@OneManCanStopTheMotorOfWorld]

@@jarth2358 haha that’s right you think we are all just comet dust ehh? Yet you still seem to have some kind of moral code in that big empty uncomplex head of yours that’s like no one else’s on earth but hey what do I know right ?

[@spikes7846]

Wow finally a celeb who's not just all talk and just thanking all the health workers

[@katdeluxy9608]

he's trying to run for office

[@paulgreenleaf600]

@@katdeluxy9608 Yah... they are trying to turn Texas Blue

[@alexaviercuadrado]

Matt, Keanu and Jim Caviezel are some of the realest in Hollywood without question

[@lorishiversdogmom]

So true. Because they have the kindest and best hearts closest to God. That's why.

[@lorishiversdogmom]

God rules 🤘

[@alexaviercuadrado]

@@lorishiversdogmom Ah, let’s add Denzel to that category as well 🔥🔥🔥

[@lorishiversdogmom]

@@alexaviercuadrado Yes 🙂. He's great too.

[@ericachan9189]

Kevin Sorbo and Antonio Sabato Jr also

[@kandycandy1]

When you don’t focus on yourself is when you’re most joyful.

[@lorishiversdogmom]

So true.

[@michaelpitts5153]

Well, I would like to focus on the fact that was in incredibly insightful and beautiful thing to say. Luv ya.

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@thejamescrooksshow8069]

Alright, Alright, Alright

[@pbj4338]

Or is it all left, all left, all left

[@jakebrandystapleton7062]

@@pbj4338 stfu. P.o.s

[@tiffanylockhart5160]

❤

[@judekiv]

@@jakebrandystapleton7062 calm down Jake

[@idilali9160]

I love that man he's such a great human being.❤️

[@miladyrigel]

Matthew, I’m a teacher in Texas, please run for Governor! We need a better representative at the top to change TEA appointees and the Texas Education Commissioner who is destroying Texas Public Schools! Please run, we need you!! We need someone to save TX Public Education!

[@stevetaylor4415]

The only actor that could be pretend governor for Texas is Chuck Norris.

[@ds7675]

@Ariel Kellogg, what’s Mike Morath done to the public school system in TX? Seems like being appointed and not elected wreaks of suspicion and he’s been in the job for many years. 🤔 Here in AZ we have a huge problem with charter schools not being regulated by the state, i.e. just hand them the building and the keys, or be accountable re monies spent.

[@ericachan9189]

Cool idea

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@khakis6929]

Personally speaking; I think McConaughey is the type of public servant this country needs. A man of value, integrity, and morals. Whose traveled and experienced enough to understand the legitimacy of the office he would be holding.

[@MommaDee23]

I second that!

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

I third it!❤️🙏

[@danf8047]

What an amazing human being he is.

[@Loveladylove]

Omg I’m in Austin, TX we need this man so badly, his positivity and openness is what this country needs🙏🏾

[@themorosepittbull257]

Amen

[@beatriceleal4687]

No Texas doesn't need this

[@Fieldteck1972]

Thanks Matthew for giving back to the community. I believe you change lives daily.

[@gemspiritmessages2754]

Sending prayers and strength to all the people inTexas that need it from Australia 🙏💕

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@kendrinawaskoro3031]

This is what "giving back to your community" looks like people...Respect!!!

[@mechaniclife4969]

Love this guy stand for who u are god bless u

[@cindyann9571]

You have to love this man!!!💯❤

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗..

[@PrinceVince007]

"There are places when i feel ahead of time an other places i feel behind time. But when im "HERE" i feel on time." As he said those words i knew just what he meant they spoke to me.

[@sureyyaekinci4630]

That ıs how ı feel when ı vısıt Vienna .

[@salinasn3]

Glad I’m from Texas born and raised.

[@redfender5814]

It’ll be interesting to see how quick everyone turns on him if he announces a run on the republican ticket 🤔

[@midwestslotgeeks1081]

Matt is a good person we liberals would applaud it

[@themorosepittbull257]

@Sofia Kleineidam You're not a real liberal. You seem quite sweet and have common sense 😄

[@lisaburns5640]

As a registered republican I say he may just be what we need. Looking forward to follow his journey. Not the actor nor the political party but the man himself.

[@juliaweber212]

@Sofia Kleineidam I agree

[@lisaoliver8023]

@@lisaburns5640 Yeeeeeeeeeah me too

[@cynthiawilson5066]

Praise all you stars to help people in need

[@sonyam1767]

I have not been in Austin since 1994. Mom. Passed. You know I'm 50 this year. So I feel the MAGIC. BEST WAY TO SAY. IT IS MAGIC.

[@dalesmth1]

Went there in 2019 after being gone for almost 30 years. It’s a liberal shithole now.

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@shanti888]

I hope he runs for governor! Go Matt Go!

[@alycris6815]

Me too!!!

[@miladyrigel]

Me three!!

[@gabbyeeee]

texas could use a new good governor that doesnt walk texans to their deaths and depressions. he seems like a great leader with great values !

[@johnbattiest3061]

Kudos to Matt,humanity has hope.

[@Sageboy13]

Beautiful real southern hospitality!

[@annacassell8966]

Bless your heart 😇🙏🙏🙏

[@DM-mp6kx]

Thank you so much for what you’re doing for Texas!!!❤️❤️ RUN FOR GOVERNOR....you got my vote

[@machineberry9939]

Trade with mr Bryan Joe is my most trusted broker

[@machineberry9939]

+1 #2 #1# 3 #9 3# 5# 6 #0# 7 #9 Was AP ☝️

[@asharafaq7302]

So thankful to be part of a great team of plumbers to help out fellow Texans

[@trixie5049]

Good dad, good husband, good heart. All around wonderful man that is getting out there & making a difference! I hope he does run for governor. Texas would be so blessed. I will be subscribing to his new channel. Btw - I just finished his book on Audibles. I really enjoyed "Green Lights" which Matthew narrates himself. I recommend it!

[@crowmedicine4520]

A truly amazing and good guy !!

[@joycedemattia3237]

A real peace giver and has love for his State of Texas. It’s refreshing to see someone like him reaching out to help others. We all need love for each other and help each other. It only takes a good Heart to imagine a better life for all. God Bless you Matthew.

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗

[@mabelurena8311]

His heart is in a good place, he's mature,nice guy, family man,loves Texas. Whole package.

[@lisaburns5640]

Love that he is reflecting on running. Instead of being handed the position. It has been incredibly exciting to watch this fellow Texan come into his own.

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@vivianamora7505]

This is an awesome idea Matthew way to go.#TexasStrong

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗

[@jasonbond5213]

I'm German and whatever he does for the people in Texas doesn't affect me in the slightest. Nevertheless I can't help but feel thankful for what he's doing, he's just an awesome guy.

[@ellenadams7354]

Thank you Mr. McConaughey God Bless you in Jesus Holy Name 🛐❣️✝️ Texan

[@jakebrandystapleton7062]

Yes!! Amen

[@jakebrandystapleton7062]

Thank you Matthew McConaughey for all that you do ,God bless you. You're one of my favorite actors, He has a good heart and loves people. Texans that's what we do is help others -Jake from Fort Worth Texas

[@michaelgarza1302]

Just Keep Livin (L-I-V-I-N)! #TEXASSTRONG Matthew Mcconaughey for Governor!!

[@cookieheart27]

He's a Texan with a huge heart, that happens to be an actor, I'm from Laredo Texas!!

[@goldieirish9958]

You're wrong, so wrong. You really need to learn reality

[@docpitufo]

My daughter is an Austinite and it's a great city and we are privileged to have a guy like Matthew doing great things for Texas! You are the man Matthew!

[@lisaburns5640]

As a registered republican he may be just what we need. I look forward to following not the actor or politcal party but the man himself.

[@FabricateFrog]

They built homes in Texas way too cheaply.....no properly built house should fall apart with a couple inches of snow and mildly cold temperatures....Ridiculous

[@leslieburleson391]

Absolutely if the home was built pass the 80s it's no good

[@Anjum12336]

See everybody helped Texans except the Senator of Texas. What a shameful person Ted Cruz is🙄🙄🙄😡😡

[@mel123bautista7]

That dude is such a shameful person that he even betrays his own race , stating that he’s not Latino what BS .

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@laesperaza08]

Thank you!!!

[@karennichols8629]

Mathew- you soo awesome - Earth Angel!!! We all luv it!!!! Helping people is the ❤️

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗..

[@orlovskyconsultinggbr2849]

Matthew McConaughey is great man, my company donated some sum of money to support the cause: restoration of Texas from the devastating winter storm. It just make me sad to see Texas in bad state , people needs in water , shelter and food pretty accurate and the world should help USA, because USA helped world too, so it goes both ways.

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

Thank you for your kindness

[@orlovskyconsultinggbr2849]

@@mycharmedunicorn8715 No , don't thank me , thank all those people who actually on the ground and doing real work and helping people to bring their lives back to normality. For me i consider USA very important country and ally . Texas especially very important land to me and it just hard to see how such great and proud country fails. Even more i plan in the future to have a branch of my company there in Texas, so stay strong and don't ever think that you don't have real allies , because you do have friend's here in EU.

[@ginamunoz7621]

Matthew very helpful beautiful guy helping Texas his beautiful there my family members live Oklahoma ❤, im far away from them working in la County. Helping people too getting there benefits. We are both very excited about helpful people. Im proud of you.

[@TheDennyZone]

Very uplifting ❤️

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗..

[@amandasmothers7510]

Wow that's so awesome! Matthew McConaughey 👏👏👏👏👏👏🤗🤗

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗....

[@jdrod4754]

He’s got my 🗳 vote/ so very much a ppeople’s person/I love him

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

@Dolly Gilleo Anyone would be better than what we have now. Texas is a very special kind of stupid to keep electing people like Abbott and Rick Perry.

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

JD I will vote for anyone that runs against Greg Abbott. Even you.

[@rhondaconnell6967]

Texas here. I love this good man. I would vote for him.

[@cynthiawilson5066]

Praise you Matthew

[@yourhusbandismyboyfriend1714]

Matthew stans for Texas. You would have to be a Texan to understand. 🤘🏽🤟🏽

[@beatriceleal4687]

Matthew doesn't stand for Texas never has never will

[@jem7241]

Awesome guy..I'd vote for u....

[@MadameInsightTrades]

He’s done his self work! I’m proud of him!

[@razorsharp9850]

This guy knows what life is about. He's the real deal.

[@michelledewar2906]

I loved him before watching this, I wish I lived in Texas, I would vote for him!!

[@delynnaddams8774]

Thank you

[@yjk1111]

He is awesome 👌

[@thebigh9432]

Alright alright alright MMc let’s do this! Run!! Please!! We need you here in TX!!

[@angelrosales6455]

The man the legend

[@ansleykinnamon4380]

I'd vote for him, except I live in Georgia. Matthew is a real person with a good ❤

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

You could move to Texas long enough to vote. Sure would appreciate it if you would help us get Greg Abbott out of office.

[@alexanderaguirre4871]

As a humble Texan I am very proud of Gov. Abbot. So when he is ready to step down and past the torch It is my greatest wish is that Matthew McConaughey will be the one to receive it. Time and time again, Mr. McConaughey has shown his Texas size heart to our communities. He's got two votes! :-)

[@wesleywiseman2112]

What a great guy !!!

[@jehugo66]

Matthew ought to fix that state by running for Texas Governor. He represents what’s Good about Texas and Texans and he cares for all, not taking sides nor placing blame. He would easily win and I believe would gladly accept the headaches that come with the job. It’d be a Great Day in America 🇺🇸.

[@thatoneguy9536]

So nobody finds it a little suspicious that there's lots of actors running as officials lately? No just me? Ok

[@dragonknight8541]

Это единственный русский комментарий здесь. И я хочу сказать одно, наблюдать за Макконахи, это большое удовольствие P.s. Налайкайте, чтобы американцы подумали, что я написал тут что-то умное)

[@mariahub]

THANK YOU.

[@gov683]

He's a good and smart man

[@karennicholls8618]

Texans need someone like Matthew 👍

[@alusior7701]

Matthew is a good man💪🙂💞

[@Punisher6791]

Now thats a Texan. purest as they come.

[@Pygmygerbil88]

i love mat.

[@maryhiggins6783]

Thank you Matt!

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗..

[@angelicsailor1st]

Always a pleasure to see my fellow Texan spreading the good word

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@e.p5109]

Admire the leadership

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗..

[@Michelle-89]

This is beautiful. Exactly what "celebrity" should essentially be used for. Bless him 🧡

[@gaynellgobert2124]

He is a Texas that’s how we roll neighbors helping neighbors we don’t need anything from it we do it because it’s our nature to be polite and kind and to Love our neighbor as ourselves... so anyone who made fun of us for not being prepared for the once in a lifetime winter storm we really don’t care what you think we take care of each other here in Texas

[@lidiameloni3073]

Parabéns Matthew é isto que o mundo precisa. Compaixão.

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗..

[@juliaweber212]

Wow I love this guy

[@cajunchampagne2469]

So begins his bid for office.. This wasn't something for nothing.

[@Hoax711]

He's been stepping up and helping for years, this isn't his first rodeo.

[@hydrobuu]

I would vote for him!

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

Well Cajun Texas needs a change and he may be it. It ain’t working under Greg Abbott. Or people like Rick Perry. I sure am gonna vote against Abbott next year. We’ve got to kick him to the curb. Get new blood in Austin.

[@cajunchampagne2469]

@@JohnDavis-yz9nq all I really have to say, is Alright, alright, alright. 🤣

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

@@cajunchampagne2469 lololol cool. Vote with me and let’s kick Greg Abbott to the curb.

[@timothygeorge2530]

I wish u and your family truly the best Te deseo lo mejor

[@nedstudios6490]

Wooderson : Say, man, you got a KZbin Channel? Mitch : No, not me, man. Wooderson : It'd be a lot cooler if you diid. Linklater rolled the dice and hit big. Congrats Matthew, you're good people. And We love ya. @/livin

[@carolrohrer325]

This born & bred Texan votes YES! Matthew for Governor!

[@kaileyllewellyn]

He isn’t Hollywood he is much more than just an actor. Matthew really cares about others around him and he’s not like most people from the entertainment industry. He keeps himself humble, honest, true and authentic and down to earth. He stays grounded. He also checks in with himself as well as knows how to prioritize everything in his life. I was born and raised in Texas and this really warms my heart that he put together an event for people to donate for those that need it the most.

[@cynlcole4649]

Applause, a humble gentleman.

[@Raxzai]

He sounds confident and responsible.

[@Bob-wr1mn]

Thank you Matthew and friends!

[@12Hydrocarbon]

If he runs for any position. America will vote for him in a heartbeat.

[@sgarrett6927]

Matt, been a fan for a long time, although the Sooners are The Team dude!! Kudos for stepping up and helping so many with no voice or Hope! But what just kills me is that Texas went through the same horrific circumstances 10 yrs ago!They were told what needed to be done so it would never happen again and Big Oil and Power Co's., did nothing and how many souls FROZE to death! You have a real voice in Texas Matt, Please make those responsible fix this problem before more die! Lastly, what was your Electric bill last month?

[@christinaiwanitza9482]

Just love the voice

[@matthewmcconaughey7491]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗..

[@sharonmchugh7730]

Love Matthew

[@gloriamorales1717]

God , open the windows of heaven on this Event !

[@crowleya597]

Go Forth Sir.

[@josealaniz100]

RIGHT HERE IS THE BEST ROLE MODEL YOU CAN EVER ASK FOR ESPECIALLY COMING FROM TEXAS AND GIVING BACK AND SHOWING LOVE....THAT'S DEEP FROM THE HEART ❤

[@sonyam1767]

YES..AUSTIN IS HOME. Both parents FAMILIES.! I AM WITH YOU. Yes sir.