The Oscar winner once turned down a jaw-dropping amount in an effort to pivot his career from rom-coms to dramatic roles

Matthew McConaughey has revealed why he turned down an eye-popping $15 million acting role. The Oscar winner, 55, who was once offered the large cash offer, said people often mistake success with how much money that person has in their bank account — a notion he strongly disagrees with.

Matthew McConaughey knows that success can lead to making a lot of money, but the actor says that the two are not the same. Appearing on the Modern Wisdom podcast this week, the 55-year-old explained why he believes money and success are not ...