Matthew McConaughey’s Childhood Lessons in Gratitude and Manners

Matthew McConaughey shared how his mother Kay McConaughey would not tolerate ingratitude, especially at the breakfast table. During an appearance on the “Your Mama’s Kitchen” podcast with his wife Camila Alves, the 54-year-old actor recounted how Kay taught him and his siblings good manners from an early age. Despite not being a good cook, Kay always made sure they had hot meals and expected gratitude in return. If Matthew or his siblings showed ingratitude, Kay would send them back to bed until they were ready to show appreciation. This early lesson in manners and gratitude had a lasting impact on the actor and his perspective on life.