Matthew McConaughey spoke about when he refused to return to Hollywood for rom-coms and how a career pact with his wife kept him to his word.

Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey recently opened up about a pivotal moment in his career on Nick Kyrgios' podcast, detailing the bold steps he took to transition from romantic comedy roles to more

Matthew McConaughey might be one of the most surprising and sustaining actors we have today. He’s been enjoyable in everything from his top standout performances to his beloved place in some classic rom-coms.

“I moved down to the ranch in Texas,” McConaughey said. “I went down there and I made a pact with my wife [model and actress Camila Alves McConaughey] and said, ‘I’m not going back to work unless I get offered roles I want to do.’”

Matthew McConaughey said he made a pact with his wife that he wouldn't go back to work unless he got offered roles he wanted.

Despite the confusing change, fans agreed that she's had 'one hell of a glow-up.' Matthew McConaughey recently told Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios on the latter’s “Good Trouble” podcast that he abandoned Hollywood and moved his family to Texas when the industry refused to let him branch out of romantic comedies.