Matthew McConaughey Smoking Pot: What We Know | JnewsWe’ve seen Matthew McConaughey smoking weed in movies, but is he also a real-life toker? Here’s what we know about the actor’s relationship with cannabis..Matthew McConaughey and Weed: Does Matthew McConaughey Smoke Weed?ContentsBlazed and Rarely ConfusedArrested for PossessionBlazing With Snoop DoggMcConaughey as a Marijuana MogulGreen Governor McConaughey?Greenlighting CannabisMatthew McConaughey smoking marijuana is a fact in Dazed and Confused. The actor was also a weed kingpin in The Gentlemen. What is his real-life opinion of the plant? Does he share blunts with fellow celebrities and grow weed seeds indoors in the USA? Or does he toke only if a role requires it?Plenty of ganja gossip surrounds the American movie star, from a late-90s arrest to adventures with Snoop Dogg. Let’s see what we know and suppose about his relationship with pot.Blazed and Rarely ConfusedDoes Matthew McConaughey smoke cannabis? He certainly did while filming Dazed and Confused in 1992. According to rumours, he came up with his catchphrase, ‘Alright, alright, alright,’ on the spot. He emulated a character who loves cars, girls, rock ‘n’ roll, and ganja.Ben Affleck, Mila Jovovich, and Matthew McConaughey partied on camera during their project. Later discussions uncovered that several cast members got stoned behind the scenes.McConaughey’s habits likely continued in the coming years, leading us to his 1999 scandal.Arrested for PossessionMatthew McConaughey and marijuana are a stellar combination on-screen, but one that got the actor in trouble in real life. His scuffle with cops on October 25th, 1999, is among the media’s wildest and most iconic star arrest tales.The actor was living in an upscale Austin neighbourhood Tarrytown at the time. He saw his favourite football team win big on Saturday and partied for the next 30+ hours without sleep.On Sunday night, he opened a window, packed a bong, and played his congas. There was a noise complaint, and two police officers entered his home without knocking at 2.30 am. They tackled McConaughey and pinned him to the floor. The charges included disrupting the peace, possessing marijuana, and resisting arrest.Another important detail is that McConaughey was naked at the time of the incident. He refused to put on clothes, as his nudity was proof that he minded his business.The accident later got expunged from the star’s record, but not before it resounded with the public. Packs of beer and weed arrived at his doorstep in the aftermath.Blazing With Snoop DoggThe narrative of Matthew McConaughey and weed continues in South Florida. Precisely, on-set with Snoop Dogg while filming The Beach Bum.The rapper wanted to ensure McConaughey’s stoner-poet Moondog was as realistic as possible. This task included swapping the prop oregano joints he’d smoke with actual cannabis.The duo shared a marijuana joint in an eight-minute scene, long enough to get them both seriously high. According to Snoop Dogg, McConaughey proceeded to rap for 13 hours straight.The magic pair continued to be friends after filming. They likely lit up the world’s most expensive weed strains together. They also filmed a segment called ‘Highwitness News: Moondog Edition’ for Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show.In the video, McConaughey is dressed as Moondog and pranking passers-by on Hollywood Boulevard by offering supposedly marijuana-infused products. Every item is clean, but people claim to feel tingly and relaxed after consuming them. In the end, Snoop Dogg pops out of the van to surprise the participants.McConaughey as a Marijuana MogulGuy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen shows Matthew McConaughey and weed dealing. The actor plays Mickey Pearson in the 2019 action comedy, seeking to protect his business no matter the cost.His character is an American expat who started small and built up his power, tycoon style. He dealt marijuana to affluent Oxford students and grew an empire through intrigue and violence. Some time passed, and he decided to sell the business, retire, and live a peaceful life.Mickey Pearson is an ingenious drug lord. He is knowledgeable about strains and details like cannabis humidity. He’s also good with people when there’s a need and understands the cost and importance of brutality. His quotable lines are epic: the role fit McConaughey like a glove.Green Governor McConaughey?Matthew McConaughey said he wouldn’t run for the post of Texas governor, but the public still speculated on his merit in that role. Polling shows citizens would prefer him over the incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott.How would McConaughey fare as governor? Would he take advantage of marijuana market growth to improve his state?The actor has no stated political affiliation. We can’t confirm a relationship between Matthew McConaughey and CBD, THC, medicinal pot, or cannabis in sports. His image and actions speak volumes, though, and the public to what it knows.Jax Finkel of Texas NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) sees the above polling results as optimistic. If McConaughey got into politics, his affiliation with pot might facilitate change in this red district.There’s no reason to believe McConaughey is against weed legalisation and consumption. All that’s left to see is whether he’d put his money where his mouth is.Greenlighting CannabisMatthew McConaughey smoking has become a recognisable image in the media. If the actor advocated for his habit, he might encourage folks to buy seeds and cultivate cannabis. He’d also get more people to fight for their right to do so in his home state.