" That was something I did for them — and the kid in all of us . "
Matthew McConaugheyis opening up about fatherhood and its positive impact on his career.
During a recent interview withPeople, Matthew shared how being a dad helped him become a better actor and storyteller.
“Having children I know has made me a better artist and has made me a better actor, because kids see things for the first time all the time. Their questions are innocent.”
“I become a better storyteller because I have kids, meaning, I come home from work on something likeTrue Detective, and my 4-year-old kid goes, ‘What’d you do today?’ I cannot tell them what the show’s really about, it’s not age-appropriate. So I have to go into a parable for them.”
Being around his children also inspired him to explore new projects. It also led Matthew to the realization that he’s never worked on a TV show or movie that was centered around kids or appropriate for kids.
“As you become a parent, what do you end up watching? You end up watching mostly what your kids are watching, and so I was like, ‘Man, I’ve never been a part of an animated film,’ and I like doing voice work,” Matthew added.
So he changed that! In 2016, he starred in the hit animated filmSing, which was followed by its sequel in 2021.
“That was something I did for them — and the kid in all of us.”
Fatherhood looks great on you, Matthew!
To learn more about him , check out his fullPeople interview .
