It’s a tale as old as time – two famous actors with strikingly similar southern drawls and good looks. For years, fans have speculated that Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey might just be long-lost brothers. And now, it seems that Woody Harrelson might have just confirmed that there’s some truth to the rumors. In a recent interview, Harrelson discussed his relationship with McConaughey and dropped a bombshell that gave fans something to talk about for months to come. Could it be possible that these two Hollywood heavyweights are actually related? Let’s dive into the details and find out.
The rumors of Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson being long-lost brothers have been circulating for quite some time now, and it appears that they may have some truth to them after all. Harrelson recently confirmed McConaughey’s claim on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that they might be half-brothers. He said, “there is some veracity to that thought,” and shared that they want to undergo a DNA test to confirm their relation.
Harrelson also revealed that McConaughey feels like he is losing a father, as their potential new relation would change his entire family tree. However, Harrelson reassures him, saying that he is gaining a new father and a brother. Both actors recalled a conversation with “Ma Mac, Matthew’s legitimate mother,” who hinted at a relationship between Harrelson’s father, Jim, and McConaughey’s mother during their stay in Greece.
Harrelson recounted the conversation, “It’s crazy. We were in Greece watching the US team win the World Cup, and I mentioned something about regrets. And I said, ‘You know, it’s odd that my father has no regrets.’ And I have known Ma Mac a long time, and she goes, ‘I knew… your father.’ And it was the ellipses I found a little troubling, or interesting.”
Colbert cheekily added that it might even have been a “pregnant pause.” McConaughey recently shared on the podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa” that Harrelson’s father was on furlough at the same time his own parents were undergoing their second divorce, and that his mother and Harrelson’s father could have met in West Texas.
In addition to their upcoming collaboration on the Apple TV+ series “Brother From Another Mother,” a fictionalized look at their friendship, Harrelson will also star in HBO’s “White House Plumbers” alongside Justin Theroux. The latter actor revealed in an Entertainment Tonight interview that he would not be surprised if McConaughey and Harrelson turned out to be half-brothers.
He said, “I can’t tell whether it’s just, like, their sort of slow Southern and Texas drawls or I think Texas figures in there somewhere […] It’s just a mentality. They’re both so wonderfully sort of blissfully relaxed all the time.” Regardless of whether or not the DNA test confirms their relation, it’s clear that the bond between these two actors is one that runs deep.
In conclusion, the possibility of Matthew McConaughey being Woody Harrelson’s long-lost brother has fascinated fans all over the world. While the two actors may not have confirmed their familial ties, their close friendship and striking resemblance have only fueled the speculation. Nevertheless, we can agree that both of these talented performers are true icons in their own right, and we look forward to seeing more of their incredible work on the big screen. Whether they are brothers or not, Woody and Matthew will always have a special place in the hearts of millions of fans around the world.
