Have you ever run into a celebrity before? If you live in certain places, like NYC or Los Angeles, you’ll have much better odds. For some, it may come as a surprise that Austin, Texas is also a popular spot for famous folks. This is something that a woman named Nikki Gallo learned from personal experience. And, luckily, she caught the moment on camera!
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While driving to their next destination within the city, a nearby driver caught Nikki and her friends’ attention at a stop light. This driver had a very distinct, familiar look. It didn’t take long for them to put a name to the face: Matthew McConaughey! Starstruck, this excited group started to try and get his attention. After all, it’s not every day that you get the chance to wave at an actor like McConaughey! See how their interaction went in the video below.
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“The way I’d be halfway out my window yelling ‘alright alright alright,'” a fellow fan admits in reply to Nikki’s video, with another person adding, “Bro just out there L I V I N.”
A third person adds, “The head nod confirmed it was definitely him.”
Matthew McConaughey Fans Adore This Sweet Interaction
Although McConaughey did not wave back at the women, he did give them a friendly nod of the head. Which, honestly, is somehow even better. Plus, as others have pointed out, it feels like a very signature McConaughey move.
There are a lot of reasons why so many folks adore this actor. One of them has to do with his views on life. In fact, McConaughey recently launched a weekly newsletter that’s all about the ups and downs of life. It’s fittingly called Lyrics of Livin’ and fans are already raving! Sure, it’s not running into the actor at a stop light, but it’s exciting nonetheless!
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