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Martha Stewart Shares Her Surprising Experience Working with Matthew McConaughey

The lifestyle icon revealed on her podcast that McConaughey's method acting during a Super Bowl commercial left her feeling uneasy.

  • Martha Stewart and Matthew McConaughey collaborated on a recent Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial where McConaughey played multiple characters.
  • Stewart described feeling 'scared' by McConaughey's intense method acting, which involved grunting, breathing exercises, and physical warm-ups to embody each role.
  • McConaughey's preparation to portray 10 distinct characters took approximately 15 minutes per role, according to Stewart.
  • Kate Hudson, a former co-star of McConaughey, confirmed his unusual acting techniques and reassured Stewart that one gets used to them over time.
  • Despite her initial discomfort, Stewart ultimately praised McConaughey as 'fabulous' to work with, echoing Hudson's sentiment about his energy and competitiveness on set.
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