Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have been friends for a very long time. On July 23, 2026, the Cheers actor turned 65 years old, and his good buddy Matthew celebrated with a funny and sweet throwback photo. Matthew and Woody first worked together in 1999 on EDtv and have reunited periodically professionally. They’ve remained friends for decades.
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“from another mother? Happy birthday brother,” Matthew McConaughey wrote to Woody Harrelson in the caption of the very 1990s coded photo.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Do Look a Bit Alike
Maybe it’s the light features or the extremely happy smiles. There is definitely something similar about Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. They both appear to be happy guys who make the best out of every day of their lives. The photo reminded this fan of another famous duo.
“Looks like a Wham! Cover,” they wrote. “hahah just kidding you guys are the Best.”
This person took it back to a 1980s mall staple. “This photo reminds me of Glamour Shots photos they used to take at the mall,” they joked. “HBD.”
Fans love the actors and some even suggested the two partner up again for a new project.
“i want to erase my memories just to watch again TrueDetective S01 and feel it the same way that i did the first time,” pone person wrote.
This person agreed, writing, “I want more True Detective from them!”
Then AppleTV commented with a very interesting suggestion. “Someone get these guys a comedy series.”
We don’t know if that’s code, but we 100% would be on board for a little laughter from Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Can’t wait to see what the two have up their sleeves.
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