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Matthew McConaughey hails Nick Foles in newspaper ad

The actor took out a full-page ad in the Austin American-Statesman on Sunday. It reads: "From one local to another, Congratulations Nick Foles. just keep livin , Matthew McConaughey."
Feb 5, 2018; Bloomington, MN, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles speaks at Super Bowl LII most valuable player press conference at Mall of America. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Matthew McConaughey is congratulating fellow Texan and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles on his Super Bowl win.

The actor took out a full-page ad in the Austin American-Statesman on Sunday. It reads: "From one local to another, Congratulations Nick Foles. just keep livin, Matthew McConaughey."

McConaughey was born in Uvalde (yoo-VAWL'-dee), west of San Antonio. The Super Bowl MVP was born and raised in Austin.

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 30: Matthew McConaughey attends "The Dark Tower" photocall at the Whitby Hotel on July 30, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

McConaughey is a Washington Redskins fan, but that didn't stop him from showing support for a division rival.

"Just keep livin" is McConaughey's personal mantra and the name of his nonprofit health and wellness organization.

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