Skip to main content

He was ”molested” as a teen and ”blackmailed” into losing his virginity aged 15

  He was ”knocked unconscious” and sexually assaulted by a man in the back of a van as a teenager. Then, he was ”blackmailed” into losing his virginity at the age of 15. Against all odds, Matthew McConaughey has taken his revenge — and come out stronger. Oscar winner McConaughey divulged the information in his new memoir Greenlights, where he also confessed that he used to believe he was going to hell for having sex before marriage. “I was blackmailed into having sex for the first time when I was 15. I was certain I was going to hell for the premarital sex,” wrote the 50-year-old. “Today, I am merely certain that I hope that’s not the case.” McConaughey, who has three children, also wrote: “I was molested by a man when I was 18 while knocked unconscious in the back of a van.” Yet despite the harrowing experience, the Dallas Buyer’s Club star remains upbeat and positive.  “I’ve never felt like a victim,” he said. “I have a lot of proof that the world is conspiring to make me ha...
Post a Comment

He was ”molested” as a teen and ”blackmailed” into losing his virginity aged 15

 

He was ”knocked unconscious” and sexually assaulted by a man in the back of a van as a teenager.

Then, he was ”blackmailed” into losing his virginity at the age of 15.

Against all odds, Matthew McConaughey has taken his revenge — and come out stronger.

Oscar winner McConaughey divulged the information in his new memoir Greenlights, where he also confessed that he used to believe he was going to hell for having sex before marriage.

“I was blackmailed into having sex for the first time when I was 15. I was certain I was going to hell for the premarital sex,” wrote the 50-year-old.

“Today, I am merely certain that I hope that’s not the case.”

McConaughey, who has three children, also wrote: “I was molested by a man when I was 18 while knocked unconscious in the back of a van.”


Yet despite the harrowing experience, the Dallas Buyer’s Club star remains upbeat and positive.  “I’ve never felt like a victim,” he said. “I have a lot of proof that the world is conspiring to make me happy.”

Indeed, McConaughey’s career has gone from strength to strength since he became a recognized name through Dazed and Confused (1992), and he took home an Oscar for his role as Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyer’s Club.

That, on top of equally invigorating performances in flicks like Interstellar and TV shows like True Detective, has propelled him to stardom. These days, he’s a household name in Hollywood.


Yet the 50-year-old remains a compassionate and considerate human being. Back in 2016, he supported the University of Texas’ “Rape Elimination Program” by shuttling students home from campus after dark.

He was photoed driving students home as he worked to raise awareness as to the prevention of sexual assault.

Longhorns take care of each other, and it's 'safe' to say Matthew McConaughey agrees. Don't forget to use SURE Walk when traveling home late at night; you never know who might pick you up! #BeSafe #SafeChats

Posted by The University of Texas Student Government on Monday, November 28, 2016

“Longhorns take care of each other, and it’s ‘safe’ to say Matthew McConaughey agrees,” the photo reads.

“Don’t forget to use SURE Walk when traveling home late at night; you never know who might pick you up!”

As for his memoir, it looks to be jam-packed full of interesting tit-bits for fans. In the book, he also discusses his parents and their turbulent marriage.

McConaughey told how his mom, Kay, once broke his father’s nose and held a knife at him during a fight, before the pair had sex on the kitchen floor. The couple were reportedly married three times and divorced twice.


I don’t know about you, but I for one absolutely love Matthew McConaughey and think he has a heart of gold.


It might have taken him some time to speak out about the abuse he suffered when younger, but doing so will certainly empower others to do the same.


The fact that young people can be molested and abused by their elders in this day and age is completely unacceptable. For too long instances have gone under the radar and those responsible have gotten away with their crimes.


No more. I hope that through people like Matthew McConaughey speaking out, the taboo can be shattered and anyone who’s been a victim of exploitation or abuse can have the confidence to come forward and seek help.


Share this article if you’re a Matthew McConaughey fan, and if you stand with all victims of abuse!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

7 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Don’t Have Sex For A While

 We all know that sex is good for you. It is a natural human act that, when done carefully and consensually, can be pleasurable and improve your health. But do you know why? How does it affect your body? And most importantly: What happens when you don’t have sex for a while? Here are some of the most common side effects of not getting enough action. Things That Happen To Your Body When You Don’t Have Sex For A While Sex, though often still a very taboo subject, is an important part of health. It is a way to express yourself, deepen your connection with another person, and make you feel happy and energized. Sometimes, however, we go through periods of life where we are either focused on other things, or we have simply decided to take a break from the act. Have you ever wondered what happens to your body when you haven’t had sex for a while? These are some of the things you might experience. Increased stress Sex helps relieve stress and lowers cortisol levels. When you’re stressed, y...
Post a Comment
Read more

Common back-pain drug may be linked to higher dementia risk, large study finds

  A pain medication that millions of Americans rely on for chronic back pain may come with a hidden risk: a significantly higher chance of developing dementia or other cognitive problems, according to a major new study. Compared 26,000 adults Researchers from Case Western Reserve University and several partner institutions analyzed medical records from 68 health systems across the U.S., comparing 26,414 adults prescribed gabapentin for persistent low-back pain with a matched group who had similar pain — but didn’t take the drug. Their finding was sobering: Adults who received six or more gabapentin prescriptions were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) within 10 years. The risk wasn’t limited to older adults. In fact, it was younger Americans who saw the most dramatic increases. Younger adults saw shocking risk increases For people normally considered decades away from dementia: Ages 35–49 taking gabapentin ha...
Post a Comment
Read more

Horrible childhood event shaped this Hollywood star’s journey

  For years, this actress has delivered award-winning performances on screen, earning recognition and icon status in Hollywood. Yet her early life was anything but glamorous. Her biological father abandoned her before she was even born, and at 15, she was raped in her own home by a man who claimed he had paid her mother $500. Kidnapped by her stepfather Born in 1962 in Roswell, New Mexico, this Hollywood icon was the child of a brief union between her teen mother, Virginia, and an Air Force airman, Charles Harmon Sr. Her father deserted her then-18-year-old mother after a two-month marriage, long before she was born. Instead, when the actress was just three months old, her mother married a newspaper advertising salesman. Because her stepfather often switched jobs, the family relocated frequently. ”I was desperate for a sense of belonging so I adopted different characters wherever I went,” she once reflected. Her early years were marked by constant moves, fueled by her parents’ alco...
Post a Comment
Read more