The couple, who met in Los Angeles and had their kids there, has recently launched a tequila brand called Pantalones, their first public venture together. In a new interview, they’ve discussed life in Texas and why they chose to relocate there after living in Los Angeles for years.
Alves and McConaughey starred in the cover of Southern Living, where they discussed their love for Texas. They also shed a light on the hilarious moment when the two decided they wanted to make the move. Alves shared that the family had to go to Texas for a family emergency, and after spending a couple of days there, McConaughey looked different. The two were driving when, out of nowhere, Alves asked him, “You want to move here, don’t you?” As they recounted the moment for the inteview, the two started laughing.
“It was like one…two…three…,” said Alves, “and you went, ‘Yep.’”
McConaughey said, “And you went—” with Alves interrupting him, “‘You son of a b….’”
Ultimately, Alves was the one to say “Let’s do it,” prompting their family’s relocation.
McConaughey grew up in Texas, so settling in was an easy for him. In the case of Alves, she grew up in Brazil. Still, the similarities between Texas and her hometown were surprising and she now feels like Texas is home. “We grew up saying ‘Yes, ma’am’ and ‘No, sir’ or—as I should say—‘Yes, ma’am’ and ‘Yes, sir,’ ” she said. “It takes me right back to how I was raised.”
