“I moved down to the ranch in Texas,” McConaughey said. “I went down there and I made a pact with my wife [model and actress Camila Alves McConaughey] and said, ‘I’m not going back to work unless I get offered roles I want to do.’”

Matthew McConaughey revealed that he moved to Texas after finding success in Hollywood romantic comedies so he could pursue other roles

Matthew McConaughey carved out a special niche for himself as a king of rom-coms during the 2000s, but eventually decided to put a “full stop” on it for good.During a conversation

Matthew McConaughey, 55, met his now-wife Camila Alves, 41, back in 2006, getting engaged five years later and eventually tying the knot in 2011. They went on to have three kids together, the eldest of which is now 16, while their youngest turns 12 next month.

"I think that was the one that was probably what was seen as the most rebellious move in Hollywood by me, because it really sent the signal, he ain’t f***ing bluffing," he said of turning down roles,