Matthew McConaughey
Appearances: 3Shows: 2Latest: Sep 9, 2026
Latest appearance: Sep 9, 2026 on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon →
Matthew McConaughey is an actor and producer recognized for his work in both dramatic and comedic films. He is widely known for his performances in romantic comedies as well as his roles in more serious movies.
All appearances
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2)
Matthew McConaughey discusses Brothers and the rumor that he and Woody Harrelson might be half brothers, then joins Alix Earle for Pup Quiz, a football-trivia game in which contestants compete for puppies.

Interview
Matthew McConaughey Weighs In on Rumors That Woody Harrelson Is His Brother | The Tonight Show
Matthew McConaughey discusses the long-running rumor that Woody Harrelson is his half brother, recalls their friendship and past collaborations, and talks about turning the story into the series Brothers.

Monologue
Trump Causes Inflation with Air Force One Emergency Slide Incident and Canadian Import Bans
The monologue jokes about the NFL season, Donald Trump’s remarks and policies, the Air Force One emergency-slide incident, and Canadian import bans.

Sketch
Brothers Conspiracy with Matthew McConaughey | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon builds a mock conspiracy that Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson may be half brothers, using details about their families and an increasingly elaborate set of clues.

Game/Bit
Pup Quiz with Matthew McConaughey and Alix Earle | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Matthew McConaughey and Alix Earle answer football trivia in Pup Quiz, competing to win golden retriever puppies for correct answers.
Matthew McConaughey promotes The Rivals of Amziah King, discussing its real-bee sequence, his mandolin training and its father-daughter story. He also reflects on meeting Pope Leo XIV and performs a bluegrass cover of “Choosin’ Texas.”

Interview
Matthew McConaughey Compares Meeting Pope Leo XIV to Writing an Oscars Speech | The Tonight Show
Matthew McConaughey promotes The Rivals of Amziah King, describing the film’s father-daughter story, learning mandolin and filming a scene with thousands of real bees despite discovering he is allergic. He also reflects on meeting Pope Leo XIV and having an Austin cinema named for him near where his acting career began.

Game/Bit
Audience Suggestion Box: Matthew McConaughey and The Last Bison's "Choosin' Texas" Cover
Jimmy Fallon opens the Audience Suggestion Box with mashups, axe throwing and a workplace prank before Matthew McConaughey and The Last Bison close the segment with a bluegrass cover of Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” tying the performance to McConaughey’s film The Rivals of Amziah King.



