Matthew McConaughey Details Moving to Peru to Escape ‘90s Fame

By New Zealand Blog News Service May 15, 2026

Beyond interstellar travel, Matthew McConaughey is also used to international treks.
The Oscar winner revealed he briefly fled Hollywood for Peru after needing a break from the spotlight in the…
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