August 11, 2016 1:55 PM EDT
I f there’s one thing that Matthew McConaughey loves as much as starring in Lincoln ads and playing conga drums naked , it’s the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. Out of the celebrities who have showed face at the Olympics so far, including Eddie Redmayne and Gisele , none have been more enthusiastic than McConaughey. Shouting, grinning, pointing and posing for selfies with fans, the actor was first spotted in the audience alone , but was later joined by his wife , Camila Alves, supporting the U.S. Olympic Swimming, Rugby and Basketball teams.
It’s no surprise that McConaughey is a huge sports fan, aside from portraying former Marshall University football coach Jack Lengyel in the drama We Are Marshall , the actor notably gave a motivational pep talk in his home state of Texas to the Texas Longhorns in 2014, relating his acting experiences to sports. “I found that when I’ve done my best work as an actor,” McConaughey told the Longhorns, “It was only when I pushed myself to be better than I even thought I could be.”
Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves, attend the swimming finals on day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug. 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jean Catuffe—Getty Images Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attend the swimming finals on day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug. 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jean Catuffe—Getty Images Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attend the swimming finals on day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug. 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jean Catuffe—Getty Images Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attend the swimming finals on day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug. 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jean Catuffe—Getty Images Matthew McConaughey and Camilla Alvez attend swimming semifinals and finals on Day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug. 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pascal Le Segretain—Getty Images Camila Alves takes a picture of Matthew McConaughey with fans during the swimming finals on day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug. 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jean Catuffe—Getty Images Matthew McConaughey gives a high five to a young boy during the swimming semifinals and finals on Day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug. 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pascal Le Segretain—Getty Images Matthew McConaughey during the swimming finals on day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug.10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jean Catuffe—Getty Images Matthew McConaughey and Camilla Alvez attend the swimming semifinals and finals on Day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug. 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pascal Le Segretain—Getty Images Matthew McConaughey takes a selfie with a guest during the swimming semifinals and finals on Day 5 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug. 9, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pascal Le Segretain—Getty Images Matthew McConaughey attends swimming finals on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on Aug. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pascal Le Segretain—Getty Images More Must-Reads from TIME Why Trump’s Message Worked on Latino Men What Trump’s Win Could Mean for Housing The 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 Sleep Doctors Share the 1 Tip That’s Changed Their Lives Column: Let’s Bring Back Romance What It’s Like to Have Long COVID As a Kid FX’s Say Nothing Is the Must-Watch Political Thriller of 2024 Merle Bombardieri Is Helping People Make the Baby Decision