Matthew McConaughey has disclosed in his new memoir, 'Greenlights', that he was sexually abused as a teenager. The Oscar-winning actor, now 50, writes that his first sexual experience at age 15 was non-consensual and that he was 'blackmailed' into it.
In the book, released on Tuesday, McConaughey also reveals that he was 'molested by a man when I was 18 while knocked unconscious in the back of a van.' He does not provide further details about the incidents but states that he does not consider himself a victim.
'I've never felt like a victim,' McConaughey writes. 'I have a lot of proof that the world is conspiring to make me happy.' The memoir, structured around life events he categorises as green, yellow or red lights, explores how each moment taught him a lesson and how he moved forward.
In addition to the abuse, 'Greenlights' covers McConaughey's parents' tumultuous relationship, his marriage to Camila Alves, and his personal philosophy.
