Matthew McConaughey recently had a heartwarming reunion with his Amistad co-stars, Anthony Hopkins and Morgan Freeman, and shared the moment on his Instagram. The reunion took place at the 2025 Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, January 19. McConaughey, who is 55, posted a series of photos with his legendary friends, showcasing their time together. The first picture features McConaughey and Hopkins in sharp black suits, striking a formal pose. Hopkins, 87, affectionately wraps his arm around McConaughey’s shoulder while McConaughey points at him with a playful grin.
The next images include a selfie of McConaughey with Freeman and a fun moment where Martin Lawrence is seen adjusting McConaughey’s bowtie.
For those who don’t know, McConaughey, Hopkins, and Freeman starred together in the 1997 historical drama Amistad, directed by Steven Spielberg. In his Instagram post, McConaughey had fun commenting on each photo. He wrote, “1. It’s past time this Sir is People’s Sexiest Man Alive / 2. 1st class legend mensch / 3. I mean, who else do you want straightening your tie before you hit the stage?”
McConaughey’s tribute to Hopkins is especially sweet, coming nearly 20 years after McConaughey himself was named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2005. Reflecting on his own honor, McConaughey joked in a 2024 interview that every time a new Sexiest Man Alive is revealed, people still tell him, “You’re no longer the Sexiest Man Alive.” His response? He laughs it off, saying, “Well, I’m still alive, so my title is still good!”
In recent years, McConaughey has shifted his focus away from the Hollywood spotlight and embraced a quieter life in Texas. His wife, Camila, whom he married in 2012, recently revealed a more personal side of McConaughey during an interview on Southern Living’s Biscuits & Jam podcast. She explained that when they first started dating, people assumed McConaughey was this carefree, laid-back guy who was always “getting high” and “not wearing shirts.” But Camila quickly clarified, saying, “This guy doesn’t even smoke!” She went on to explain that McConaughey’s personality is actually much more organized and prepared, like his mother’s, who is known for her minimalistic and structured way of living. McConaughey seems to have inherited these traits from her.