Camila Alves McConaughey is a model, entrepreneur and philanthropist who is also famed for being a spouse of movie star Matthew McConaughey.
Hailing from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Camila was raised by artist mother Fatima and farmer father Jair Alves. Sometimes, she shares their photos on social media. Besides, the woman has a brother who runs Brazilian cheese bread company called Forneria Mineira.
Camila Alves relocated to Los Angeles at 15. She learned English while working as a housekeeper and waitress before launching her modeling career at 19. She later worked in New York as well as in Paris and Milan. Together with her mom, Alves launched the handbags line Muxo. And in 2010, she hosted Shear Genius TV series on Bravo.
Today, Camila is a successful business lady who runs the online community Women of Today and co-owns an organic food brand for babies called Yummy Spoonfuls. Besides, together with her spouse, she established the Just Keep Livin’ Foundation.
Camila and Matthew got acquainted in 2006 at a club. While the actor fell in love at first sight, Camila wasn’t impressed initially and even didn’t realize who he was. However, the celebrity managed to win the heart of the Brazilian beauty and popped the question on December 25, 2011. They tied knots on June 9, 2012, at a secret ceremony at their home in Austin, Texas.
Camila gave birth to their firstborn, son Levi, in 2008. In 2010, their daughter Vida drew her first breath. And in 2012, the family was blessed with another baby boy named Livingston.
A curious fact: Camila was granted American citizenship in 2015 at the same ceremony with British actress Emily Blunt.
