Overview

• McDonough clarified that studios never abandoned him despite his self-imposed no-kissing clause and credited them for placing him in the right roles.
• He and his wife Ruvé described industry setbacks as valuable stepping stones that strengthened their family and his personal resolve.
• In May’s Western The Last Rodeo he broke the decades-old rule by sharing his first on-screen kiss with Ruvé, who co-starred as his character’s wife.
• The actor attributed his two-year hiatus to upholding his moral convictions and said quitting alcohol was pivotal to reigniting his career.
• Following his comeback roles in Justified, Suits and Yellowstone, McDonough continues to balance personal values with major studio projects.