Matthew McConaghey and his wife, Camila Alves, dazzled at the 11th annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala Thursday in Austin, Texas.
The Oscar winner, 53, who has hinted that he and fellow actor and Texas Woody Harrelson, 61, could be half-brothers, looked handsome in a baby blue linen suit with a white button down shirt and brown shoes.
Camila, 41, was stunning in a pastel yellow halter dress with a light green strap and a cape that seemed to loop the hem of the gown up to her shoulders, creating a tulip-like effect.
The Brazilian-born beauty stepped out in a strappy pair of sandals. One of them had a tropical flower accessory clipped on to it. The model’s raven locks were styled in loose waves and she completed the look with natural looking makeup and gold hoop earrings.
This comes after he confirmed that he will star in a new Yellowstone spinoff. According to Paramount Media Networks head Chris McCarthy, the McConaughey-led extension will move forward regardless of whether Yellowstone star Kevin Costner returns to the main series.
Dazzling: Matthew McConaghey, 53, and his wife, Camila Alves, 41, dazzled at the 11th annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala Thursday in Austin, TX. Camila, 41, was stunning in a pastel yellow tulip-inspired halter dress with a light green strap
The couple were joined in the festivities by the event’s co-founders.
Country music star Jack Ingram, 52, looked dapper in a black suit and black button down shirt.
The Measure of a Man artist added a small contrast in the form on a white pocket square.
The third co-founder, former University of Texas football coach Mack Brown, 61, was in good form wearing a dark blue sport coat with a sky blue button down shirt, black pants and sneakers.
His wife, Sally, showcased her style in a matching brown top and pants with an orange, white and purple design. Her long blonde hair was styled straight and she capped off the look with a brown Panama hat.
Speaking to Fox 7 in Austin, Matthew explained the importance of the annual gathering.
‘This is the one thing that Camila and I have on our calendar that is non-negotiable.’
The charity was founded with the mission of benefiting non-profit organizations benefiting children’s health, wellness and education, mostly in and around the city of Austin.
Founders: Matthew and Camila were joined by MM&J co-founders Mack Brown, 61, his wife Sally and country music star Jack Ingram 52, for the annual event. The charity has donated more than $30 million since its founding
Non-negotiable: The Oscar winner explained the important of the MM&J event saying it was ‘the one thing that Camila and I have on our calendar that is non-negotiable’
Dream come true: Former Texas Longhorns coach Mack Brown said seeing the way their work has helped children in a ‘dream come true.’ Country crooner Jack Ingram explained being able to give kids ‘a leg up is important to us, all three of us’
The Serenity actor explained how some of the money raised has helped a local school in his hometown.
‘Yesterday, Camila and I went to one of the high schools that we’re working with over here. And then we go there and ask the kids, “What’s one of your favorite things about the class?” and they tell us, “Oh, I finally have a safe place to go after school.”
‘We’re like, “Oh, we didn’t even think about that.” So simple things that these kids are getting, that is helping them make choices that… they can prevent getting in trouble before they need to cure it later in life. That’s what excites me about it.’
When it comes to helping others, the Dallas Buyer’s Club star said opportunities were all around.
‘If we’re in the helping people out business, we all have job security forever, and then some.’
Safe space: Matthew shared that he and Camila had visited a school which received donations from MM&J. They asked the kids, ‘what’s one of your favorite things about the class? and they tell us, “Oh, I finally have a safe place to go after school”‘
MJ&M has donated some $30 million dollars since its founding. For former Longhorns coach Mack Brown, the outcome of their work has been ‘a dream come true.’
‘And now it’s a reality and to see that you’re enhancing kids lives, you’re changing kids lives and you’re saving kids lives is really powerful.’
Academy of Country Music award winner Jack Ingram said for him, it’s all about the kids.
‘The compassion we have for children that aren’t born so lucky, and aren’t in the situation we’re in… for us to be able to give back and give them a leg up is important to us, all three of us.’
The Am I Right or Amarillo artist said he hopes others will take the opportunity to pay it forward. ‘If somebody cares, give.’
Success stories: During the evening, recipients who had benefited from the group’s good works shared their stories, with Matthew as MC
Opportunity: When it comes to helping others, the Dallas Buyer’s Club star said opportunities were all around. ‘If we’re in the helping people out business, we all have job security forever, and then some’
During the evening, recipients who had benefited from the group’s good works shared their stories, with Matthew as MC.
Gala guests were then treated to a concert by country music superstar Garth Brooks.
The fun was set to continue Friday.
A full schedule was planned with included a golf tournament and a fashion show featuring the designs of Simkhai.
The day is set to be capped off with a Jack and Friends concert with guests including Lee Ann Womack, Jessi Alexander, Rhett Akins and many others.