Matthew McConaughey Recalls Making Pact With Wife To Remain In Texas Unless He Got Offered Roles Outside Of Rom-Coms

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Matthew McConaughey reveals pact with wife to escape rom-com rut, opening doors to roles beyond the chick flick circuit.
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  • The Oscar-winning actor made a deal with his wife Camila Alves to only take on roles outside the romantic comedy genre, unless an opportunity too good to pass up arose.
  • McConaughey's willingness to break free from his rom-com typecast eventually led him to acclaimed dramatic roles in films like 'Interstellar' and 'Dallas Buyers Club', solidifying his status as a versatile leading man.
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Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Interstellar, Dallas Buyers Club
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