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Camila Alves

Camila Alves McConaughey is a Brazilian-American model, designer, and television personality.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Camila Alves McConaughey is a Brazilian-American model, designer, and television personality. She became known internationally through her modeling work and later expanded into fashion, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship. She is married to actor Matthew McConaughey.

Early life

Camila Alves was born in Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and moved to the United States when she was a teenager. Sources describe her as Brazilian-born and later naturalized or based in the United States.

Modeling and media career

Alves became known as a model and later appeared in television and entertainment-related projects. Public biographies also describe her as a television personality and host.

Business ventures

Beyond modelling, Alves has been associated with fashion and lifestyle entrepreneurship, including handbag and related product lines. She has also been linked to health, family, and lifestyle projects.

Personal life

Alves married actor Matthew McConaughey in 2012. They have three children and are publicly associated with philanthropic work through the Just Keep Livin Foundation.

Key facts

  • Camila Alves was born in Brazil and later moved to the United States as a teenager.
  • She is best known as a model and designer.
  • She has appeared in television and media projects, including hosting work.
  • She is married to American actor Matthew McConaughey and has three children.
  • She has been associated with fashion, handbags, and lifestyle ventures.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Camila Alves?
Camila Alves McConaughey is a Brazilian-American model, designer, and television personality.
Where was Camila Alves born?
She was born in Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
What is Camila Alves known for?
She is known for her modelling career, fashion and lifestyle ventures, and public appearances in television and media.
Who is Camila Alves married to?
She is married to actor Matthew McConaughey.
How many children does Camila Alves have?
She and Matthew McConaughey have three children.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camila_Alves
    Supports: Basic biography, birth date, nationality, occupation, and marriage to Matthew McConaughey.
  2. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camila_Alves
    Supports: Birth date, Brazilian-American identity, and work as model, designer, and television presenter.
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/camila-alves/
    Supports: Birth place, modeling career, relocation to the United States as a teenager, and spouse.
  4. People — https://people.com/tag/camila-alves/
    Supports: Modeling career, entrepreneurial work, handbag design, and foundation-related activity.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3529629/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birth place, height, marriage, and children.