Matthew McConaughey Goes Viral After His Wimbledon Gesture To The Prince And Princess Of Wales

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is earning royal praise, quite literally, after a sweet and respectful gesture toward the Prince and Princess of Wales at this year's Wimbledon final went viral.
The "Dallas Buyers Club" star was spotted in the star-studded Royal Box on Sunday as he watched Jannik Sinner defeat Carlos Alcaraz for the championship title.
But it wasn't just the match that caught the internet's attention. It was Matthew McConaughey's old-school manners that stole the show.
Matthew McConaughey standing to applaud the Prince & Princess of Wales. What a lovely southern gentleman. pic.twitter.com/0OlywoAmtw
— Sarah Delore (@sarah_delore) July 13, 2025
In now-viral footage shared on X (formerly Twitter), the "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days" star was seen rising from his seat in the royal box as and arrived. Though not obligated by royal protocol, as Americans aren't required to bow or curtsy, Matthew McConaughey chose to stand in a show of respect, quietly honoring their presence.
The internet was quick to take notice.
"Matthew McConaughey standing to applaud the Prince & Princess of Wales. What a lovely southern gentleman," one user wrote.
Others chimed in with praise like, "Real class," 'He's a gentleman,' and 'Matthew was raised right. Always something I have always admired.'
The "We Are Marshall" actor attended the match alongside his wife, , and was seen greeting fellow VIPs, including tennis legend Andre Agassi, with his signature warmth and ease.
A special gift from the new #Wimbledon Champion to Their Royal Highnesses Prince George and Princess Charlotte 😁 pic.twitter.com/GQasAeaj5R
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025
The final day of Wimbledon wasn't just star-studded, it was royally charming.
In a delightful surprise, Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, at Centre Court to watch the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The family of four made quite the coordinated entrance, all donning shades of blue for the special occasion.
Prince George, who turns 12 later this month, matched his father in a dapper navy suit and tie, while Princess Charlotte looked picture-perfect in a soft blue summer dress and matching hair bow that complemented her mom's chic ensemble. Princess Kate, who also attended the women's final the day before, stunned in her own summery look as she returned for the tournament's grand finale.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte mirroring each other and trying to process that Carlos didn't win is iconic ❤️
Prince William talking to Tennis Royalty Chris Evert 🎾
pic.twitter.com/fP7i1Bx18F
— The British Prince (@freedom_007__) July 13, 2025
Although the Royal Box is usually reserved for adult guests due to its limited 74-seat capacity, special exceptions are made for royal children, and Prince George and Princess Charlotte are no strangers to Wimbledon. Both have attended before, while their younger brother, Prince Louis, 7, has yet to make his debut.
Also spotted in the crowd was King Felipe of Spain, in attendance to cheer on his countryman, Carlos Alcaraz
Despite announcing her cancer was in remission earlier this year, Kate Middleton continues to gracefully navigate a delicate balance between public royal duties and private healing.
In a heartfelt moment during her July 2 visit to Colchester Hospital, the Princess of Wales opened up about the emotional aftermath of cancer treatment, a phase she says has been more challenging than most realize.
"You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment. Treatment's done, then it's like, 'I can crack on, get back to normal,'' she shared while speaking with staff and patients. 'But actually, the phase afterwards is really, really difficult."
The 42-year-old royal, who revealed her diagnosis in March and shared news of her remission in June, has become a quiet source of strength and inspiration as she slowly returns to the spotlight.
"You have to find your new normal and that takes time... and it's a rollercoaster, it's not smooth like you expect it to be,' she continued. 'But the reality is you go through hard times."
Wimbledon has always been a hotspot for A-listers, and this year has been no different.
Over the course of the tournament, celebrities like , , and have all made headlines with their appearances in the stands.
But it was Matthew McConaughey's southern charm that truly stood out during the final. Amid a sea of glamorous outfits and Hollywood smiles, McConaughey reminded fans that real class is timeless.