Matthew McConaughey is alright, alright alright with Levi Alves McConaughey following in his footsteps.
Despite previous reservations, the actor—who stars alongside his and wife Camila Alves’ son, as well as his mom Mary Kathlene McCabe in The Lost Bus—explained why he became “open” to sharing the spotlight with his 17-year-old.
“The first 15 years in Hollywood I was like, ‘I’d never want my kid to grow up in the business,’” Matthew explained in an interview with People published Sept. 24. “And when I hit about 40, right about the time we had Levi, I looked around at how many special people I’ve met in my life, how much travel and what an awesome, healthy, cool experience that’s been for me in my life.”
At that point, the How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days star couldn’t imagine keeping his and Camila’s kids—including Vida, 15, and Livingston, 12—away from such opportunities.
“I was like, ‘Where are you coming up with this idea you don’t want any of your kids to do it?’” he recalled. “It’d be a privilege if they would be able to.”
Meanwhile, Levi, who makes his acting debut alongside his dad in the thriller, doesn’t feel as set up for success as you may imagine for the son of an Oscar winner.
“It’s just starting,” Levi explained. “As much as people can say, ‘Oh, you got this because of your father or your mother,’ they can open the door, but then it’s going to be up to me to do my thing once I get in there. That’s on me.”
Matthew also hopes that his teenager is able to establish a career totally on his own. As he put it, “It’s important that he has his own ownership of who he is and becomes.”
The Lost Bus hits AppleTV+ on Oct. 3.
For a deeper look into the Alves-McConaughey family, keep reading…
Thrill Rides
The McConaughey crew visited Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles for a rare family outing in June 2025.
Group of Gala-Goers
The Oscar winner, his wife and their three kids coordinated outfits while attending the Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala together in Austin, Texas in April 2025.
Look Up
Camila and Livingston checked out the solar exclipse in April 2024.
Family First
Levi shared this family photo in honor of his dad’s birthday 54th birthday in 2023, writing on Instagram, “People know Matthew Mcconaughey as an Actor and now a writer, but I know him as my father.”
Baller Lifestyle
Matthew and Livingston met Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green in November 2023.
Paris Fashion Week
This family time at Paris Fashion Week was magnifique!
Braving Waves
“Surf souvenirs,” Matthew captioned this March 2023 pic of son Levi.
Hairy Situation
The Oscar winner gave Livingston a haircut as Levi looked on in February 2023.
Best Uncle
“Uncle @woodyharrelson is questioning if the cake is vegan or not!!!” Camila wrote on Instagram in January 2023 for her and Matthew’s daughter Vida’s 13th birthday. “How does this go people! Time flies… 13! You are my ray of sunshine Vida!!!”
Going Camping
In December 2022, Camila wrote, “We get the trailer they are responsible for the tent… #ontheroad.”
Reading Time
“Kids reading time by the fire!” Camila wrote in December 2022. “Fun book @reesewitherspoon !! Ladies and gentlemen if you don’t have it time to get it! Great gift too!”
The Trio
Matthew McConaughey and wife Camilla Alves McConaughey‘s kids Livingston, Vida and Levi pose for a 2022 pic.
The Gang’s All Here
“The man who always makes time for us no matter what, the man who’s always there for us no matter what,” Levi continued in his birthday tribute, and the man that taught me to appreciate the journey and not just the destination.”
He added, “The journeys just getting started…Happy birthday Papai.”
Red Carpet Ready
The whole family was dressed to impress at the 2019 Texas Medal Of Arts Awards in Austin, Texas.
Too Cool
Livingston lived it up in a pair of sunglasses, with mom Camila writing on instagram, “Going thru photos and finding all kinds of photos taken by the kids!”
Play Time
“We know we love them,” Camila jokingly captioned this action shot of her three kids, “and they love us deep down under all…a cupcake, a pie, a card, a phone call.”
Star Power
Matthew and his family attended his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in 2014.
Family Night
Matthew brought his family to the 2014 Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala.
Batter Up
The couple and their kids Levi and Vida caught a baseball game between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.
