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'''Camila Alves McConaughey'''<ref name=wedding/> ({{née}} '''Alves'''; born 28 January 1982<ref name="fmd">{{cite web|title=Camila Alves - Fashion Model|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Camila_Alves/|publisher=Fashion model directory}}</ref>) is a Brazilian model and designer.<ref name=wedding/> She is married to American actor ]. '''Camila McConaughey'''<ref name=wedding/> ({{née}} '''Alves'''; born 28 January 1983<ref name="fmd">{{cite web|title=Camila Alves - Fashion Model|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Camila_Alves/|publisher=Fashion model directory}}</ref>) is a Brazilian-American model and designer.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Dawson |first=Alene |date=2013-11-23 |title=Camila Alves McConaughey shares her on-the-go beauty secrets |url=https://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-camila--alves-20131124-story.html |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=wedding/> She is married to American actor ].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-05-02 |title=Matthew and Camila McConaughey Play Pickleball Pantsless in New Tequila Ad |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/matthew-mcconaughey-pantsless-pickleball-pantalones-tequila-ad-1235888970/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Biography== ==Early life==
Camila Alves was born in Brazil and raised there until the age of 15. Her mother is an artist and designer, and her father, a farmer. At 15, Alves traveled to Los Angeles to visit her aunt and decided to stay. After working for four years as a house-cleaner and waitress, she became fluent in English and decided to make the United States her home.<ref>{{cite web|last=Garcia|first=Jennifer|date=June 16, 2008|url=https://people.com/movies/camila-alves-launches-lifestyle-site-for-women/|title=Camila Alves|work=People |access-date=March 9, 2019}}</ref> Camila Alves was born in ], Minas Gerais, Brazil, about 250 miles east of the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, ], and raised there until the age of 15. Her mother is an artist and designer, and her father, a ranch owner. At 15, Alves emigrated to Los Angeles. After working for four years as a house-cleaner and waitress there, she became fluent in English and decided to make the United States her home.<ref>{{cite web|last=Garcia|first=Jennifer|date=June 16, 2008|url=https://people.com/movies/camila-alves-launches-lifestyle-site-for-women/|title=Camila Alves|work=People |access-date=March 9, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Camila Alves McConaughey on Embracing Her Age, Date Nights with Matthew and Being Her 'Best Self' |url=https://people.com/style/camila-alves-ocean-drive-cover/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
At the age of 19, Alves moved to New York City to pursue a career as a fashion model.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Camila_Alves/|title=Camila Alves |publisher=FashionModelDirectory.com}}</ref> Alves worked as a waitress and as a cleaner at one point.<ref>{{cite web |title=Modelo brasileira passa por turbulência severa em voo e mostra estrago no avião |url=https://f5.folha.uol.com.br/celebridades/2023/03/modelo-brasileira-passa-por-turbulencia-severa-em-voo-e-mostra-estrago-no-aviao.shtml |publisher=] |access-date=4 March 2023 |language=pt-BR |date=3 March 2023}}</ref> As a model, she has appeared on the covers of '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Francine |date=2017-10-30 |title=Camila Alves {{!}} Ocean Drive Magazine {{!}} November 2017 Cover Photoshoot |url=https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/photo-shoot/camila-alves-ocean-drive-2017-cover/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=www.fashiongonerogue.com |language=en-US}}</ref> the Brazilian edition of '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Camila Alves {{!}} Uno models Barcelona & Madrid |url=https://www.unomodels.com/en/special-bookings/146-camila-alves/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=www.unomodels.com}}</ref> '']'', '']'', '']'', '']''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Camila Alves's sparkling bridal details |url=http://www.today.com/style/camila-alvess-sparkling-bridal-details-828284 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=TODAY.com |date=14 June 2012 |language=en}}</ref> and ''Bella''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BELLA TV: Camila Alves on the BELLA LA Red Carpet with Veena Crownholm – BELLA Magazine |url=https://bellamag.co/bella-tv-camila-alves-on-the-bella-la-red-carpet-with-veena-crownholm/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> She has walked the runway at ] for ],<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Daswani |first=Kavita |date=2008-03-24 |title=Camila Alves Carried Away With Bags |url=https://wwd.com/feature/camila-alves-carried-away-with-bags-460474-2066660/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}</ref> ],<ref name=":1" /> ], ]'s Red Dress Collection<ref>{{Cite news |title=Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves Married: Photos of Their Romance |url=https://people.com/celebrity/matthew-mcconaughey-camila-alves-married-photos-of-their-romance/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |newspaper=People |language=en}}</ref> and TCN.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Camila Alves - Fashion Model |url=https://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Camila_Alves/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com}}</ref>
⚫ At the age of 19, Alves moved to New York City to pursue a career as a fashion model.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Camila_Alves/|title=Camila Alves |publisher=FashionModelDirectory.com}}</ref> Alves and her mother design the Muxo line of handbags,<ref name="bhl">{{cite web|first=Toni|last=Ferrara|title=Camila Alves: True Goddess|publisher=Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine|date=March 30, 2011 |url=http://bhlmagazine.com/?p=1933}}</ref> developing their design after experimenting for three years with styles and designs.<ref>{{cite news |title=Brazilian model Camila Alves shows off bags in Boca Raton |url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MH&s_site=miami&p_multi=MH&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1270724EBA756888&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |work=] |date=March 19, 2009 |access-date=May 10, 2010}}</ref> In 2010, Alves hosted the ] of the ] network ] series ''].''<ref>{{cite news |title=New host talks off the coif about 'Shear Genius' do over |url=http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view/20100203new_host_talks_off_the_coif_about_shear_genius_do_over/srvc=edge&position=recent_bullet |work=] |date=February 3, 2010 |access-date=May 10, 2010}}</ref>


⚫ Alves and her mother designed the Muxo line of handbags.<ref name="bhl">{{cite web|first=Toni|last=Ferrara|title=Camila Alves: True Goddess|publisher=Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine|date=March 30, 2011 |url=http://bhlmagazine.com/?p=1933}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Brazilian model Camila Alves shows off bags in Boca Raton |url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MH&s_site=miami&p_multi=MH&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1270724EBA756888&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |work=] |date=March 19, 2009 |access-date=May 10, 2010}}</ref> In 2010, Alves hosted the ] of the ] network ] series ''].''<ref>{{cite news |title=New host talks off the coif about 'Shear Genius' do over |url=http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view/20100203new_host_talks_off_the_coif_about_shear_genius_do_over/srvc=edge&position=recent_bullet |work=] |date=February 3, 2010 |access-date=May 10, 2010}}</ref> In April 2012, Alves was signed on as the new face for ] clothing line I.N.C. International Concepts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Matthew McConaughey"s baby named |work=The New Zealand Herald|date=December 31, 2012}}</ref>
In April 2012, Alves was signed on as the new face for ] clothing line I.N.C. International Concepts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Matthew McConaughey"s baby named |work=The New Zealand Herald|date=December 31, 2012}}</ref>


In January 2016, Alves launched a lifestyle website, Women of Today'','' that serves as a hub for her social media; livestream video program, ''Camila's Code''; and blog posts on food, health, crafts & décor, style, family, and work life.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://perezhilton.com/2016-01-19-matthew-mcconaughey-wife-camila-alves-lifestyle-blog-women-of-today/?from=post|title=Matthew McConaughey's Wife Camila Alves Brings Her Crafty DIY Talents To The Internet — Check Out Her New Lifestyle Blog|date=January 19, 2016}}</ref> Alves is also the co-owner of the organic food company, Yummy Spoonfuls, which launched its product line for babies and toddlers in ]'s ] section in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leonard |first1=Elizabeth |title=Camila Alves Launches Premium - and Affordable! - Organic Baby Food Line for Target |url=https://people.com/parents/camila-alves-organic-baby-food-line-target/ |website=People |access-date=March 9, 2019 |date=May 24, 2016}}</ref> In January 2016, Alves launched a lifestyle website, Women of Today'','' that serves as a hub for her social media; livestream video program, ''Camila's Code''; and blog posts on food, health, crafts & décor, style, family, and work life.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://perezhilton.com/2016-01-19-matthew-mcconaughey-wife-camila-alves-lifestyle-blog-women-of-today/?from=post|title=Matthew McConaughey's Wife Camila Alves Brings Her Crafty DIY Talents To The Internet — Check Out Her New Lifestyle Blog|date=January 19, 2016|access-date=20 January 2016|archive-date=6 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806021634/http://perezhilton.com/2016-01-19-matthew-mcconaughey-wife-camila-alves-lifestyle-blog-women-of-today/?from=post|url-status=dead}}</ref> Alves is also the co-owner of the organic food company, Yummy Spoonfuls, which launched its product line for babies and toddlers in ]'s ] section in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leonard |first1=Elizabeth |title=Camila Alves Launches Premium - and Affordable! - Organic Baby Food Line for Target |url=https://people.com/parents/camila-alves-organic-baby-food-line-target/ |website=People |access-date=March 9, 2019 |date=May 24, 2016}}</ref>


She co-hosted, with ], the first season of the ] competition show '']'', which aired in summer 2016. She co-hosted, with ], the first season of the ] competition show '']'', which aired in summer 2016.

Her ], ''Just Try One Bite'', co-written with ] was released in on March 22, 2022 by ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Just Try One Bite by Adam Mansbach, Camila Alves McConaughey: 9780593324141 {{!}} PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books |url=https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/663655/just-try-one-bite-by-adam-mansbach-and-camila-alves-mcconaughey-illustrated-by-mike-boldt/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=PenguinRandomhouse.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The book landed on the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matthew McConaughey and Wife Camila Alves Make NYT Best Sellers List for Their Respective Books |url=https://people.com/books/matthew-mcconaughey-and-wife-camila-alves-celebrate-being-on-nyt-best-sellers-list-for-their-individual-projects/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
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Alves met American actor ] in 2006.<ref name=us-june2012>{{cite news |title=Matthew McConaughey Marries Camila Alves! |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/matthew-mcconaughey-marries-camila-alves-2012106 |work=] |date=June 10, 2012 |first=Beth Anne |last=Macaluso}}</ref> The couple became engaged on ] in 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/26/matthew-mcconaughey-camila-alves-engaged/|title=Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves engaged|website=CNN|access-date=December 26, 2011}}</ref> and were married in a private Catholic wedding ceremony on June 13, 2012, in ], where they reside.<ref name=wedding>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/matthew-mcconaughey-wedding-in-texas-to-camila-alves/|title=Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves Wedding|work=People|first=Elizabeth|last=Leonard|date=June 10, 2012|access-date=February 24, 2019}}</ref> They have three children: a son born in July 2008,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/matthew-mcconau-4/|title=Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves welcome son Levi|date=July 8, 2008|work=People|access-date=February 24, 2019}}</ref> a daughter born in January 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/matthew-mcconaughey-camila-alves-welcome-daughter-vida/|title=Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves Welcome Daughter Vida|work=People|first=Sarah|last=Michaud|date=January 3, 2010|access-date=February 24, 2019}}</ref> and a second son born in December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/matthew-mcconaughey-welcomes-son-livingston/|title=Matthew and Camila McConaughey Welcome Son Livingston|work=People|date=December 28, 2012|access-date=February 24, 2012}}</ref> In 2021, McConaughey stated that meeting Alves inspired him to stop acting in rom-com movies.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Long|first=Danielle|date=27 March 2021|title=Matthew McConaughey says meeting wife Camila Alves inspired him to quit rom-coms|work=ABC News|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/matthew-mcconaughey-meeting-wife-camila-alves-inspired-quit/story?id=77937851|access-date=5 July 2021}}</ref> Alves met American actor ] in 2006.<ref name=us-june2012>{{cite news |title=Matthew McConaughey Marries Camila Alves! |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/matthew-mcconaughey-marries-camila-alves-2012106 |work=] |date=June 10, 2012 |first=Beth Anne |last=Macaluso}}</ref> The couple became engaged on ] in 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/26/matthew-mcconaughey-camila-alves-engaged/|title=Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves engaged|website=CNN|access-date=December 26, 2011|archive-date=18 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418194301/https://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/26/matthew-mcconaughey-camila-alves-engaged/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and were married in a private Catholic wedding ceremony on June 13, 2012, in ], where they reside.<ref name=wedding>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/matthew-mcconaughey-wedding-in-texas-to-camila-alves/|title=Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves Wedding|work=People|first=Elizabeth|last=Leonard|date=June 10, 2012|access-date=February 24, 2019}}</ref> They have three children: a son born in July 2008,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/matthew-mcconau-4/|title=Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves welcome son Levi|date=July 8, 2008|work=People|access-date=February 24, 2019}}</ref> a daughter born in January 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/matthew-mcconaughey-camila-alves-welcome-daughter-vida/|title=Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves Welcome Daughter Vida|work=People|first=Sarah|last=Michaud|date=January 3, 2010|access-date=February 24, 2019}}</ref> and a second son born in December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/matthew-mcconaughey-welcomes-son-livingston/|title=Matthew and Camila McConaughey Welcome Son Livingston|work=People|date=December 28, 2012|access-date=February 24, 2012}}</ref> In 2021, McConaughey stated that meeting Alves inspired him to stop acting in ] movies.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Long|first=Danielle|date=27 March 2021|title=Matthew McConaughey says meeting wife Camila Alves inspired him to quit rom-coms|work=ABC News|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/matthew-mcconaughey-meeting-wife-camila-alves-inspired-quit/story?id=77937851|access-date=5 July 2021}}</ref>


On August 4, 2015, she became a ] in the same naturalization ceremony as British actress ].<ref name=naturalized>{{cite tweet|number=628665563380781056|title=Happy to say I now hold an American passport! I have so much respect and appreciation for this country. #newuscitizen|first=Camila|last=Alves|user=iamcamilaalves|date=August 4, 2015|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref> On August 4, 2015, she became a ] in the same naturalization ceremony as British actress ].<ref name=naturalized>{{cite tweet|number=628665563380781056|title=Happy to say I now hold an American passport! I have so much respect and appreciation for this country. #newuscitizen|first=Camila|last=Alves|user=iamcamilaalves|date=August 4, 2015|access-date=August 4, 2015}}</ref>


== Philanthropy == ==Philanthropy==
Alves and McConaughey founded the Just Keep Livin' Foundation in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Matthew McConaughey: My Charity Work With Wife Camila Is 'Thriving'|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/matthew-mcconaughey-my-charity-with-camila-alves-is-thriving/|date=August 24, 2018|website=Us Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Many Facets of Camila Alves|url=https://atxwoman.com/the-many-facets-of-camila-alves/|date=January 1, 2015|website=Austin Woman Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref> The foundation was the focus of a partnership with fashion brand Veronica Beard in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Camila Alves McConaughey Talks Charitable Partnership With Veronica Beard|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/camila-alves-mcconaughey-talks-charitable-partnership-veronica-beard-1207393|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 8, 2019|language=en|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref> Alves and McConaughey founded the Just Keep Livin' Foundation in 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Matthew McConaughey: My Charity Work With Wife Camila Is 'Thriving'|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/matthew-mcconaughey-my-charity-with-camila-alves-is-thriving/|date=August 24, 2018|website=Us Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Many Facets of Camila Alves|url=https://atxwoman.com/the-many-facets-of-camila-alves/|date=January 1, 2015|website=Austin Woman Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref> The foundation was the focus of a partnership with fashion brand Veronica Beard in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Camila Alves McConaughey Talks Charitable Partnership With Veronica Beard|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/camila-alves-mcconaughey-talks-charitable-partnership-veronica-beard-1207393|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 8, 2019|language=en|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref>


In May 2020, during the ], McConaughey and Alves distributed over 100,000 face masks to hospitals in Texas.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves are delivering face masks to hospitals in rural Texas|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/23/us/matthew-mcconaughey-masks-texas-coronavirus-trnd/index.html|first=Leah |last=Asmelash|website=CNN|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref> In May 2020, during the ], McConaughey and Alves distributed over 100,000 face masks to hospitals in Texas.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves are delivering face masks to hospitals in rural Texas|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/23/us/matthew-mcconaughey-masks-texas-coronavirus-trnd/index.html|first=Leah |last=Asmelash|website=CNN|date=23 May 2020 |access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref>


==Music videos== == Filmography ==
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!Role
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|2010
|'']''
|Herself
|Host; 10 episodes
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|2013
|'']''
|Herself
|Guest co-host; Episode: "Camila Alves McConaughey (Guest Co-Hostess)/] and ]/]"
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|2014–2018
|'']''
|Herself
|Model, Guest co-host; 3 episodes
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|2015
|'']''
|Herself
|Judge; Episode: "Cereal Miracles"
|-
|2016
|'']''
|Herself
|Co-host; 7 episodes
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She also is in a Nelly video during the time period of the other music video credits


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American model and designer (born 1983)

Camila Alves McConaughey
Alves in 2016
BornCamila Alves
(1983-01-28) 28 January 1983 (age 41)
Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Citizenship
  • Brazil
  • United States
Occupations
  • Model
  • designer
Years active2001–present
Spouse Matthew McConaughey ​(m. 2012)​
Children3
Modeling information
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown
AgencyUno Models (Barcelona)
Websitewomenoftoday.com

Camila McConaughey (née Alves; born 28 January 1983) is a Brazilian-American model and designer. She is married to American actor Matthew McConaughey.

Early life

Camila Alves was born in Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil, about 250 miles east of the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, and raised there until the age of 15. Her mother is an artist and designer, and her father, a ranch owner. At 15, Alves emigrated to Los Angeles. After working for four years as a house-cleaner and waitress there, she became fluent in English and decided to make the United States her home.

Career

At the age of 19, Alves moved to New York City to pursue a career as a fashion model. Alves worked as a waitress and as a cleaner at one point. As a model, she has appeared on the covers of Ocean Drive, the Brazilian edition of Men's Vogue, ES Magazine, Maxim, Town & Country, People and Bella. She has walked the runway at fashion shows for Valentino, Carolina Herrera, Mango, The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection and TCN.

Alves and her mother designed the Muxo line of handbags. In 2010, Alves hosted the third season of the Bravo network reality television series Shear Genius. In April 2012, Alves was signed on as the new face for Macy's clothing line I.N.C. International Concepts.

In January 2016, Alves launched a lifestyle website, Women of Today, that serves as a hub for her social media; livestream video program, Camila's Code; and blog posts on food, health, crafts & décor, style, family, and work life. Alves is also the co-owner of the organic food company, Yummy Spoonfuls, which launched its product line for babies and toddlers in Target's frozen food section in 2016.

She co-hosted, with Eddie Jackson, the first season of the Food Network competition show Kids BBQ Championship, which aired in summer 2016.

Her children's book, Just Try One Bite, co-written with Adam Mansbach was released in on March 22, 2022 by Dial Books. The book landed on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Personal life

Alves with husband Matthew McConaughey

Alves met American actor Matthew McConaughey in 2006. The couple became engaged on Christmas Day in 2011 and were married in a private Catholic wedding ceremony on June 13, 2012, in Austin, Texas, where they reside. They have three children: a son born in July 2008, a daughter born in January 2010, and a second son born in December 2012. In 2021, McConaughey stated that meeting Alves inspired him to stop acting in rom-com movies.

On August 4, 2015, she became a U.S. citizen in the same naturalization ceremony as British actress Emily Blunt.

Philanthropy

Alves and McConaughey founded the Just Keep Livin' Foundation in 2010. The foundation was the focus of a partnership with fashion brand Veronica Beard in 2019.

In May 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, McConaughey and Alves distributed over 100,000 face masks to hospitals in Texas.

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Shear Genius Herself Host; 10 episodes
2013 The View Herself Guest co-host; Episode: "Camila Alves McConaughey (Guest Co-Hostess)/Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen/Will Forte"
2014–2018 The Talk Herself Model, Guest co-host; 3 episodes
2015 Chopped Junior Herself Judge; Episode: "Cereal Miracles"
2016 Kids BBQ Championship Herself Co-host; 7 episodes
Music videos
Year Title Artist
2002 ”Misunderstood” Bon Jovi
2006 "Pullin' Me Back" Chingy
2007 "Because of You" Ne-Yo

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