Matthew McConaughey credits wife for success

Matthew McConaughey puts his success down to his wife and children.

The Academy-Award winning actor describes his home life as  »enriching » and claims the achievements in his career wouldn’t have been possible without the support of his spouse Camila Alves and their children, Levi, five, Vida, four, and 15-month-old Livingston, following his win as Best Actor at the Oscars on Sunday.

Matthew told People.com:  »I try to give a lot to my life and the people in it, and I know they sure give back. I have a lot to be thankful for.

 »My life outside my career is extremely enriching. So I am letting that feed my work, and letting my work feed my life. »

Richard Linklater – who gave Matthew his breakout role in 1993 film ‘Dazed and Confused’ – agrees that Camila’s support has been a big factor in her husbands transitioning career in recent years.

He said:  »[In Hollywood] You’ll have people around you who want other things [for you], but she will approach it as, ‘What does Matthew want?’ That’s the direction she pushes him. »

Matthew and Camila have enjoyed a two-year marriage since tying the knot in 2012 after six years together.