'A wonderful man': Internet weighs in as Matthew McConaughey shares 'ups and downs' he faced in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Matthew McConaughey didn't hold back while reflecting on his Hollywood journey. 

Talking with PEOPLE Magazine, the 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor said, "I, like anyone, have had my ups and downs. My star meter has been higher, my star meter has been lower."

McConaughey continued, "I've won Oscars, I've been arrested playing the bongos naked. Overall, I believe there's been inherent goodwill for me, but it did not keep me from figuring out my own initiation into the industry."

Matthew McConaughey discusses the 'initiation process' of Hollywood

McConaughey elaborated on the "initiation process" in Hollywood, saying, "There's a lot of things you learn 10 years after being in Hollywood and you go, 'Well, why didn't they tell me that in year two?' Because there's an initiation process. There just is. You can get tips, but you've got to figure out the BS, cut the wheat from the chaff along the way."

When asked what advice he'll share with his younger self, the 54-year-old actor responded, "Oh, I wouldn't tell him. I'd let him figure it out the same way I did. Take feeder roads off the highway. Get confused, get frustrated, feel lost, and overcome it."

Matthew McConaughey talks about his 'alright, alright, alright' catchphrase

McConaughey's "alright, alright, right" catchphrase was first spoken by the actor while portraying the character of David Wooderson in the 1993 film 'Dazed and Confused'.

During the PEOPLE Magazine interview, the 'Interstellar' actor shared, "I had no idea that that line would precede me for the rest of my life, and people ask me all the time, 'Are you tired of that preceding you?' And I'm like, 'Hell, no!' That [came] out of my mouth in a scene that I was never supposed to be in, that was never written."

McConaughey further said, "Every time I hear it, I'm like, 'That was the first three words you said ever on film 30-something years ago'. I take it as a compliment."

Internet reacts to Matthew McConaughey reflecting on his Hollywood career 

One fan said, "Sounds like he's tempered the ego....great for him. Bless him and his family," and another added, "I have never been a huge fan of his acting - but I am now a huge fan of him as a man."

"Let's face it, the only way one makes it in the elite circles in Hollywood is by nepotism. All the big names are related to some movie star from years ago," opined a person.

Someone else stated, "I like McConaughey's movies, but it stops there. He attempts to make his life seem like it was a struggle and that he's had it difficult."

"Anything in life can be considered an initiation, high school, college, the corporate world, being a first time parent. You have to figure it as you go, no advice can prepare someone like actual experiences and life lessons," shared an individual. 

One more reflected, "I totally agree Hollywood is like a club, like any other club, it takes awhile to be accepted. You have to put in the work. When I started in the industry no one would answer my calls, once I had a few deals done, things changed. Kids today think they can start at the top, no you have to work your way up."

"I like it that he has been able to stay away from politics for the most part, he picks and chooses the causes that are important to him and he stands by them," said another admirer.  

Another person noted, "He is so cool and glad to know he's a Texans. And a wonderful family man," with one more adding, "I think he's got a great outlook and good heart."

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