Matthew McConaughey's Eye Swollen Shut From Bee Sting

Matthew McConaughey shared that his right eye got swollen from a bee sting, but kept his sense of humor about it, writing, "bee swell."

By Sabba Rahbar Jul 10, 2024 9:20 PM
| Updated Jul 11, 2024 10:58 AM
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Watch: Matthew McConaughey’s Eye Swells Shut After Nasty Bee Sting

Matthew McConaughey's latest health update really stings.

The Magic Mike star shared that he got stung by a bee that caused his right eye to swell completely shut.

Posting a photo of his swollen look on Instagram July 10, Matthew proved he can have a sense of humor even during a stressful time, flashing his signature smile and captioning the image, "bee swell."

And of course, his fans were quick to respond back with humor, with one person commenting, "Are you all right all right all right?"

Bee sting aside, he seems to be doing alright now that he's found his balance in life. The Oscar winner—who shares kids Levi, 15, Vida, 14, and Livingston, 11 with wife Camila Alves McConaughey—recently spoke about his decision to step back from his acting career in the late 2000s and build his home base in Texas instead of Los Angeles, which allowed him to find his groove.

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Matthew McConaughey's Memoir Bombshells

"I've usually zigged when I felt like Hollywood wanted me to zag," he explained to fellow actor Glen Powell for Interview in June. "When I had my rom-com years, there was only so much bandwidth I could give to those, and those were some solid hits for me. But I wanted to try some other stuff. Of course I wasn't getting it, so I had to leave Hollywood for two years."

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And the 54-year-old said he found the time "scary," especially as he reassessed what he wanted his future to look like.

"I honestly thought, 'I stepped out of Hollywood. I got out of my lane,'" he said. "The lane Hollywood said I should stay in, and Hollywood's like, 'Well, f--k you, dude. You should have stayed in your lane. Later.'"

Luckily, he was able to make his way back into acting, even winning an Oscar for his role in The Dallas Buyers Club in 2014.

To see what Matthew and his family have been up to over the years, keep reading.

Thrill Rides

The McConaughey crew visited Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles for a rare family outing in June 2025.

Group of Gala-Goers

The Oscar winner, his wife and their three kids coordinated outfits while attending the Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala together in Austin, Texas in April 2025.

Look Up

Camila and Livingston checked out the solar exclipse in April 2024.

Family First

Levi shared this family photo in honor of his dad's birthday 54th birthday in 2023, writing on Instagram, "People know Matthew Mcconaughey as an Actor and now a writer, but I know him as my father."

Baller Lifestyle

Matthew and Livingston met Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green in November 2023.

Paris Fashion Week

This family time at Paris Fashion Week was magnifique!

Braving Waves

"Surf souvenirs," Matthew captioned this March 2023 pic of son Levi.

Hairy Situation

The Oscar winner gave Livingston a haircut as Levi looked on in February 2023.

Best Uncle

"Uncle @woodyharrelson is questioning if the cake is vegan or not!!!" Camila wrote on Instagram in January 2023 for her and Matthew's daughter Vida's 13th birthday. "How does this go people! Time flies… 13! You are my ray of sunshine Vida!!!"

Going Camping

In December 2022, Camila wrote, "We get the trailer they are responsible for the tent… #ontheroad."

Reading Time

"Kids reading time by the fire!" Camila wrote in December 2022. "Fun book @reesewitherspoon !! Ladies and gentlemen if you don't have it time to get it! Great gift too!"

The Trio

Matthew McConaughey and wife Camilla Alves McConaughey's kids LivingstonVida and Levi pose for a 2022 pic.

The Gang's All Here

"The man who always makes time for us no matter what, the man who’s always there for us no matter what," Levi continued in his birthday tribute, and the man that taught me to appreciate the journey and not just the destination."

He added, "The journeys just getting started…Happy birthday Papai."

Red Carpet Ready

The whole family was dressed to impress at the 2019 Texas Medal Of Arts Awards in Austin, Texas.

Too Cool

Livingston lived it up in a pair of sunglasses, with mom Camila writing on instagram, "Going thru photos and finding all kinds of photos taken by the kids!" 

Play Time

"We know we love them," Camila jokingly captioned this action shot of her three kids, "and they love us deep down under all…a cupcake, a pie, a card, a phone call."

Star Power

Matthew and his family attended his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in 2014.

Family Night

Matthew brought his family to the 2014 Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala.

Batter Up

The couple and their kids Levi and Vida caught a baseball game between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.

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