Matthew McConaughey Talks About His Mom Turning 94: ‘Joy Ages Well’

Matthew McConaughey recently took to Instagram to celebrate his mother Kay’s 94th birthday, sharing a heartwarming photo of the three generations—himself, Kay, and his son Levi. In the caption, he lovingly referred to Kay as “proof that 94 years of joy ages well.”

Fondly known as “MaMac” within the McConaughey family, Kay has always been close to her son and grandchildren. Matthew and his wife Camila are proud parents to Levi, Vida, and Livingston. Despite some ups and downs in their relationship, including a period of distance, Matthew and Kay have grown closer over the years.

In a People magazine cover story, Matthew shared that after completing each film, Kay always says the same thing: “‘Oh, so good! I see where you get it from.’” This sweet ritual has been passed down through the generations, with Levi confirming that Kay recently told him the same thing.

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate a reunion between Matthew and his True Detective costar Woody Harrelson for an upcoming Apple TV+ comedy, “Brother from Another Mother.” It’s clear that family remains a central pillar in McConaughey’s life, and he continues to draw inspiration from the love and support of his mother.