Camila and Matthew McConaughey | Source: Getty Images
Matthew and Camila McConaughey’s latest project blends a nod to Hollywood nostalgia with a creative promotional spin. Read on to find out whether it was a hit or a miss!
Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, have brought a fresh twist to an iconic romantic comedy moment. The couple recreated the beloved poster from Matthew’s 2003 hit, “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” in a playful nod to their tequila brand, Pantalones, sparking buzz across social media.
A user comment dated November 20, 2024 | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight
The updated poster,
cleverly titled
“How to Lose Your Pants in 10 Ways,” features the actor striking a humorous pose in a suit jacket, tie, and socks — sans trousers, paying homage to the tequila brand’s name, which translates to “pants” in Spanish. Meanwhile, Camila stuns in a striking yellow silk gown, reminiscent of the iconic dress worn by
Kate Hudson
in the original movie.
In addition to the photo, Matthew shared a playful caption on Instagram, that
read,
“You’re so vain, you probably think this tequila’s about you.” The post, shared on November 19, also included a behind-the-scenes clip of the couple having fun during the shoot, offering fans a lighthearted glimpse into their creative process.
Camila and Matthew McConaughey are seen in a video shared on November 19, 2024 | Source: Instagram/officiallymcconaughey
The playful recreation sparked a wave of reactions on social media. Fans and followers were quick to share their thoughts in the comments section.
One user
wrote,
“Camila is one of the most naturally gorgeous women I have ever seen. but she can’t do it like the iconic Kate Hudson. both it looked like these 2 had fun recreating this [sic].”
Another
added,
“No offense to her but KATE is the best.”
Kate Hudson in Beverly Hills, California, on January 27, 2003 | Source: Getty Images
“Not even close to Hudson! But good try!”
another user
chimed in,
while one fan enthusiastically
noted,
“My opinion I think she blows Kate out of the water. She’s gorgeous in this dress [sic]!”
A recurring sentiment in the comments compared Camila to Kate, with one user
stating,
“Camila is beautiful but she can’t replace iconic star Kate Hudson she is amazing and beautiful ❤️ [sic].”
Another
agreed,
“Not the same without Kate Hudson.”
Echoing the nostalgia, one comment
read,
“Kate much cuter [sic].”
A user comment dated November 20, 2024 | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight
Other users expressed mixed feelings about the recreation.
“[What’s] the point? Doing it with Kate after 20 years would have been a nice picture,”
one user
lamented.
Another
commented,
“[Why] not Kate??😭”
While some reactions favored Kate’s original look, others praised Camila’s beauty, with one
remarking,
“His wife is stunning but that dress was made for Kate ❤️,”
while another
insisted,
“So much better with Camila! ❤️”
Yet another user
echoed
the sentiment,
“Ok, but Camila is insanely beautiful here.”
Camila Alves McConaughey is seen in a photo shared on November 14, 2024 | Source: Instagram/camilamcconaughey
The clever marketing strategy was also met with praise for its creativity.
“I love this whole thing!! Very clever!”
one fan
wrote.
Other comments
included sentiments
like,
“You guys are so great. I love your humor and lightheartedness,”
and
“Sweet couple!! Love you guys.”
One netizen couldn’t help
feeling nostalgic.
“Not me getting excited this was a remake 😂.”
Camila and Matthew McConaughey are seen in a video shared on November 19, 2024 | Source: Instagram/officiallymcconaughey
The original movie poster for “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” featured Matthew and Kate standing back-to-back. Kate, dressed in her now-iconic yellow silk gown, leaned confidently against Matthew, who donned a sleek black suit and tie, exuding his character’s charm. This imagery became one of the most memorable visuals of early 2000s rom-coms.
Actor Matthew McConaughey on January 27, 2003, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
In January 2003, Matthew attended the movie’s glamorous premiere at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, California, celebrating the release of a project that would come to define his career.
Actor Matthew McConaughey on January 27, 2003, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Matthew plays Benjamin Barry, a charismatic advertising executive and ladies’ man in the film. To win a high-stakes advertising campaign, he bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in just ten days. Enter Andie Anderson, played by Kate, a magazine writer crafting a column about what it takes to drive a man away in the same timeframe.
Actor Matthew McConaughey on January 27, 2003, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
What starts as a game for both characters soon takes a turn as real emotions emerge, leading to the actors falling for each other. With an
IMDB rating
of 6.5/10, the film remains a fan favorite for its humor and undeniable chemistry between the leads.
Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in New York City, on February 2, 2003 | Source: Getty Images
In February 2023, Kate and Matthew reunited via Instagram Live to celebrate the movie’s 20th anniversary. Their discussion covered everything from the steamy kissing scenes to the impact of that unforgettable yellow dress.
Kate Hudson in her iconic yellow dress in the film “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” as seen in a video shared on April 14, 2024 | Source: YouTube/paramountmovies
Kate humorously
remarked,
“So, what’s it like to kiss McConaughey? … My whole thing is, we’re always in weird environments… There was only one time when we kissed that was so nice and gentle in the bathroom.”
Matthew playfully
chimed in,
“Yeah, everything else has not been climate-controlled.” Reflecting on the significance of the yellow dress, the “Interstellar” alum
shared,
“The yellow dress was the bomb and no other dress and any other dress was a far second.” The “Fool’s Gold” actress agreed,
adding,
“It’s crazy. That yellow dress has lived on.”
Kate Hudson in her iconic yellow dress in the film “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” as seen in a video shared on April 14, 2024 | Source: YouTube/paramountmovies
The gala scene from the film remains etched in fans’ memories, not only because of Andie’s stunning gown but also because of Benjamin’s heartfelt reaction when he
tells her,
“You’re beautiful.”
Interestingly, the story of how Matthew met his wife, Camila, feels as serendipitous as a rom-com plot. According to the Hollywood star’s book, “Greenlights,” the pair met in late 2006 at the Hyde Club on Sunset Boulevard.
Describing the moment, Matthew
wrote,
“My mom’s voice began echoing in my head, ‘This is not your average woman you wave over from across the bar, son. Get your [expletive] up, and go introduce yourself.'”
After a memorable introduction involving a margarita made by Matthew, their connection blossomed. Despite initial language barriers — Camila being Brazilian and speaking Portuguese — the two hit it off.
As Matthew humorously
recounted,
“Despite my uncultured errors, I successfully got a date with her (after trying and failing twice), and almost two decades later, she’s still the only woman I’ve ever wanted to make a margarita for. And that, my friends, is how it all started – with a twist of tequila fate.”
Matthew and Camila McConaughey are seen in a photo shared on November 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/camilamcconaughey
The “Failure to Launch” actor
lives a grounded and wholesome life with his beloved wife and their three children.
The duo have been married since 2012 and
celebrated their 12th anniversary
in June with a heartwarming Instagram post.
In the picture, Matthew, who is dressed in cowboy attire — inclusive of a cowboy hat and denim jacket — is seen placing a sweet kiss on Camila’s forehead. Making the caption short and sweet, Matthew
penned
, “thank you #happyanniversary.”
When the lovebirds are not doting upon each other, they are busy being parents to their beautiful children, Levi, Vida, and Livingston Alves McConaughey. Together with their kids, Matthew and Camila enjoy an adventure-filled life in the actor’s home state of Texas.
They
made the move
to the state in 2014 after selling their house in California to live there full time. Earlier this year in March, Camila and Matthew
sat down with Southern Living
to discuss their life and appreciation for West Texas.
During the interview, Camila spoke about what prompted their move to the state. She started by describing the life they previously led in California. “We were living a happy life in Malibu. We had a beautiful house that we’d built together and put a lot of love and care into. We were raising our kids there. I was growing everything in the yard. I had bees making honey,” Camila
reflected
.
However, in addition to recognizing her husband’s anchored and older ties to Texas, a
family crisis
spearheaded Camila and their family leaving California and going to Austin.
They were several weeks into their stay there, helping Matthew’s mom and two brothers when Camila noticed that Texas was enforcing a gravitational pull upon Matthew.
According to the media outlet, Camila noticed how happy Matthew was being there: His mood improved, he lived life with more ease, and his grin widened. Driving back from visiting his mom one night, a moment when they stopped at a red light changed everything.
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves as seen during their Southern Living interview, posted on March 7, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Southern Living
“You want to move here, don’t you?” Matthew
recalled
his wife blurting out at that moment. Camila asked him that because she
said
that she could see “a peaceful but confident, energetic look,” on Matthew’s face as he gazed out at the Hill Country panorama.
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves posing for a picture for their Southern Living interview, posted on March 7, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Southern Living
“It was like one…two…three…, and you went, ‘Yep,'” Camila
divulged
. After exchanging some adorable back-and-forth couple banter while recalling the moment, Matthew
added
, “As soon as I chuckled, the light turned green and we pulled out.” “And then I said, ‘Let’s do it,'” Camilla
asserted
.
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves posing for a picture for their Southern Living interview, posted on March 7, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Southern Living
The couple went on to embark on their move to the Lone Star State, though it was not without its challenges at first, especially for Camila. In the same profile interview, Matthew admitted that Camilla
initially struggled
with the Malibu-to-Texas transition.
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves posing for a picture for their Southern Living interview, posted on March 7, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Southern Living
It was difficult at first because as far as her life in America, the beautiful Brazilian-American model had only ever lived in the glamorous cities of Los Angeles and New York when living in America. Additionally, whereas Matthew had friends in Texas, Camila did not.
Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey as seen during their Southern Living interview, posted on March 7, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Southern Living
Also, unlike the 41-year-old, Matthew, 55, knew the lay of the land. He was very familiar with the landscapes of Texas, both physically and culturally. However, Camila eventually fell in love with the state just as much as her husband.
Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey as seen during their Southern Living interview, posted on March 7, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Southern Living
“We can travel all over the world but the moment I land in Texas, the gravity just comes down, my shoulders relax, I know I’m home,”
expressed
Camila during the interview.
Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey as seen during their Southern Living interview, posted on March 7, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Southern Living
In addition to their house in Texas,
Camila Alves
,
Matthew McConaughey,
and
their kids
have a luxury RV, which is a huge update from the trailer the Hollywood heartthrob, who came from humble beginnings, once lived in.
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves as seen during their Southern Living interview, posted on March 7, 2024 | Source: YouTube/Southern Living
Matthew and Camila seamlessly combine their business ventures with a life rooted in love, family, and shared creativity, remaining strong in their partnership despite public opinion.