Matthew McConaughey is a proud dad. The Oscar winner, 53, praised his eldest, 14-year-old Levi, and his ability to keep fighting the elements.
The beach-loving actor shared a new photograph of Levi's back, covered up in bandages that hid the many scratches and cuts he'd suffered while surfing.
© Photo: InstagramMatthew showed off his son's injuries obtained while surfing
The Dallas Buyers Club star termed them "surf souvenirs," a show of his son's strength while tackling the waves, and fans agreed.
One of them commented: "All the fathers, 'That a boy', all the mothers, 'poor baby'!" while another said: "Some of my fondest memories of my youth are the stories that end up with me gettin' bumps, scrapes and bruises lol, this is rad."
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A third added: "Ouch! That must've hurt. The sea bed is literally like a cheese grater sometimes," while a fourth quipped: "Better his back then his face.... waterman earning his salt!"
Matthew and wife Camila Alves, who have been married since 2012, will often share snippets of their time off-duty with family. Check out the video below providing a glimpse of one of their family traditions.
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Levi, who has two younger siblings, ten-year-old brother Livingston and 13-year-old sister Vida, recently appeared in another candid family snapshot.
His mom Camila posted a shot of the two brothers with their dad, with Matthew giving their youngest an at-home haircut.
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As Matthew chopped away, Livingston flashed a nervous side-eye, while elder Levi, clad in swim trunks, watched on.
The family dog even got in on the action, standing below the concentrating Matthew, as Camila captioned the sweet moment with: "Then this happened…"
© Photo: InstagramThe actor gave his two sons a haircut at home
Fans loved the insight into their family life, as one wrote: "To sit on the chair is because they trust daddy," while one of their friends joked: "We can add hairstylist to Matthew's resumé! Liv's expression is so funny!"
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