Matthew McConaughey Reflects on 1999 Arrest

Matthew McConaughey recently reflected on his infamous 1999 arrest for playing bongos while naked and high during an event at the Texas Book Festival. He shared that his mother, Kay McConaughey, was not surprised by the incident and advised him to 'hold your head high' in front of the media, acknowledging his past antics. McConaughey recounted the context of the arrest, which occurred after he celebrated a Texas Longhorns football game by partying through the weekend, ultimately leading to a police intervention while he was enjoying music and marijuana at home. He disclosed that during the arrest, he resisted when officers barged in, exclaiming, 'You broke in my house! F--- yeah, I resisted.' He also highlighted his mother's consistent life advice, emphasizing confidence and ownership in various situations. This anecdote was part of his discussion surrounding his 2020 memoir, 'Greenlights.'