Matthew McConaughey had drifted away from church as he began to become a Hollywood star. Then he met Camila Alves, who was raised in an environment with a strong Christian tradition, and faith began to regain a place in his life. Before they married in 2012, he proposed that their marriage be a covenant between the two of them and God. The Catholic ceremony was private and took place in Austin, Texas.
The actor has said that the birth of his children reminded him how much going to church meant to him and that he needed to return. Various sources also highlight the influence of Camila’s devotion. Today, they both attend a nondenominational church in Texas with their children, where faith is part of their family life.