Matthew McConaughey’s 3 Kids Make Rare Public Appearance, Sparking Discussion Over Their Looks — Photos

Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, were joined by their three children — son Levi, daughter Vida, and son Livingston — at the 13th Annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala. The event took place on Thursday night, April 24, 2025, at ACL Live in Austin, Texas.

It marked the first time the entire family had posed together on the red carpet since April 2024, when they attended the same event. The McConaugheys presented a polished look at the fundraiser. Camila wore a black and white high-low dress with a bold floral pattern, while Vida wore a sleeveless white dress that complemented Matthew’s outfit.

Both mother and daughter styled their hair down, with Vida embracing her natural waves and Camila opting for a smoother style. Levi and Livingston sported classic black suits; however, Livingston kept it casual by pairing his with a T-shirt instead of a formal shirt.

Photos from the evening quickly made their way to social media, where users shared a wide range of reactions. One person commented, “The youngest may turn out to be the most beautiful!!” Another wrote, “Levi is so handsome ❤️.”

Someone else observed, “I say their oldest son is a teen look-a-like of dad.[sic]” While many comments were complimentary, some users offered different opinions. One person posted, “Those kids look nothing like him😒,” while another echoed, “Those kids don’t look anything like him. What a shame.”

At 16, Levi, the McConaugheys’ eldest son, is following in his father’s footsteps in entertainment. In September 2024, it was announced that he would appear alongside Chris Pratt in “Way of the Warrior Kid,” based on the book by Jocko Willink.

During the premiere of Matthew’s film “The Rivals of Amziah King” at the SXSW Film Festival, Levi reflected on what his father taught him about acting. “He gave me a lot of advice, and he was able to mentor me in a couple different ways,” Levi said. Matthew later elaborated on what he taught his son.

“It’s one, you’ve got a natural ability. Two, how do we get specific about knowing where you’re coming from and where you’re going? Best acting for my money is when an actor’s caught in action, doing something,” said Matthew. “Don’t be afraid to make a fool of yourself — I did it plenty of times, and it’s a lot easier to go big and come back down to reality than it is to come in under and push it to more energy later.”

The McConaugheys have also taken a cautious approach when it comes to social media. Before allowing Levi to join Instagram in July 2023, Matthew and Camila spent about two to three years discussing the positives and pitfalls of online platforms.

“We thought he was ready,” Matthew shared. “After two to three years of talking about the pitfalls and the upfalls and the downfalls, and him shadowing me on my IGs and his mother on hers and picking out people that he looked up to and talking to them about it, we felt he’s got enough information and is mature enough to tell his own story.”

He described Levi as “a very considerate and cool young man,” and said he hoped the public would treat him the same way he treats others. Matthew’s parenting approach centers on encouraging responsibility and patience.

“Responsibility breeds freedom. You take care of your stuff, chores, you take care of yourself, you will have more freedoms in the future,” he explained. He encouraged his children to explore different interests without rushing to define their futures.

“Kids feel pressure more now. Feel like, ‘I gotta know what I’m gonna be.’ No, you don’t. Please don’t. Not yet. Now is the time to try a whole bunch of things out that will come. And I don’t want our kids to miss out on being a kid,” he said.

Reflecting on his own experiences growing up, Matthew added, “I know when I was younger, one of my regrets now is that I wanted to be older. Man, when I was 12, I wanted to be 15. When I was 15, I wanted to be 18 and I missed out on some teen years because I wanted to be older so quickly, so often.”

The family’s appearance at the gala offered a rare glimpse into their lives, highlighting a strong family bond that continues to draw public interest.