
Before They Were Famous: Matthew McConaughey
A young, buff Matthew McConaughey played the lead in Trisha Yearwood's video for 'Walkaway Joe,' a song that tells the story of a much too eager 17-year-old going after a rebellious guy who's just not that into her.
The clip was released in 1992, and while the actor had already had a few minor roles, it wasn't until the following year that he got his big break as David Wooderson in the cult-classic film 'Dazed and Confused.'
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