Matthew McConaughey broke his silence on the devastating floods that killed dozens in Texas as he issued a plea to his fans to ‘lend a helping hand.’

Matthew McConaughey, 55, recently spoke out about the tragic floods that resulted in the loss of many lives in Texas. The award-winning actor, born in Uvalde, Texas, expressed his concern over the situation in a heartfelt message on Sunday. He stated, “At least 70 lives have been lost, many more are unaccounted for, and countless Texans are hurting – inside and out.”

‘If you’re able, please lend a helping hand where and how you can,’ the Interstellar actor continued.

‘It’s gonna be a long road ahead, but right now the shock, the pain, and the chaos need the steady hand of a neighbor.’

McConaughey added that ‘Texans are some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet.’

The actor was one of a number of stars speaking out in the wake of floods in central Texas that killed at least 79 and left 41 missing. 

In a recent public statement, McConaughey urged his fans to offer assistance to those affected by the devastating floods in Texas. The actor, seen here in Austin, Texas in 2024, emphasized the importance of lending a helping hand during this challenging time.

The Texan-born Oscar winner, aged 55, used his platform to draw attention to the dire circumstances following the floods that have caused significant loss of life in the state. McConaughey’s message on Sunday highlighted the widespread impact of the disaster on the people of Texas.

It’s not the first time McConaughey publicly shared support for Texas.

In 2022, he returned to his hometown of Uvalde to help in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting.

He and his wife, Camila Alves, spent weeks in Uvalde right after the shooting as they visited with grieving families and advocated for gun reform.

Meanwhile Colombian pop superstar Shakira, 48, announced on Saturday that she would be donating proceeds from her San Antonio concert to Catholic Charities of San Antonio.

The Grammy-winning singer wrote on X: ‘Dear San Antonio, Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas. We are donating a portion of tonight’s show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted.’

‘If you would like to join me in donating, please click on the link below. Your help is important and appreciated,’ she added. 

Khloe Kardashian wrote on her Instagram Stories on July 6: ‘I can’t stop thinking about the families in Texas and the overwhelming pain they’re going through right now.’

‘As a mother, this kind of tragedy hits in a place words can’t reach. The loss of those sweet, innocent children is something I can’t fully process, There are just no words for this.’

‘It’s gonna be a long road ahead, but right now the shock, the pain, and the chaos need the steady hand of a neighbor,’ the Interstellar actor continued; Pictured September 2024

McConaughey added that ‘Texans are some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet’; Pictured at the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns game in Dallas, Texas in 2024

He was one of a number of stars speaking out in the wake of floods in central Texas that killed at least 79 and left 41 missing. Shakira, 48, announced on Saturday that she would be donating proceeds from her San Antonio concert to Catholic Charities of San Antonio (pictured June 28)

The Grammy-winning singer wrote on X: ‘Dear San Antonio, Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas’

‘My heart is so deeply aching for every parent, every family member, and every community. Please know that so many of us are carrying you in our hearts right now and I’m praying with everything I have in me for those still missing. Texas, we are holding you close.’

Her mom Kris Jenner also wrote about the terrible tragedy via her Instagram Stories.

‘My heart is absolutely shattered by the devastating floods in Texas and the unimaginable loss of those previous children. It’s a tragedy that’s impossible to comprehend and heartbreaking beyond measure. No family should ever have to experience such sorrow.’

‘Life is so fragile, and at times unbearably unfair,’ she continued.

‘To the families living this nightmare, we are holding you in our hearts, praying for strength, and grieving alongside you.’

‘I am so deeply sorry for your loss, and praying with all my heart that those still missing are found safe.’

Meanwhile Texas native Miranda Lambert, 41, announced on Instagram that her nonprofit, MuttNation, is launching a fundraiser to help pet owners impacted by the displacement caused by the floods. 

‘I can’t even come up with any words for the loss that everybody’s suffering,’ the singer, 41, said in a July 5 video.

‘Texas needs our help. As always @muttnation Foundation is jumping in to support, and if you’d like to join us please support our fundraiser,’ she wrote in the caption. 

Maren Morris, who was born in Arlington, Texas, shared that she was ‘thinking of my home state right now’ in an Instagram post on Saturday.

Meanwhile Texas native Miranda Lambert, 41, announced on Instagram that her nonprofit, MuttNation, is launching a fundraiser to help pet owners impacted by the floods

‘Texas needs our help. As always @muttnation Foundation is jumping in to support, and if you’d like to join us please support our fundraiser,’ she wrote in the captoon

Maren Morris, who was born in Arlington, Texas, shared that she was ‘thinking of my home state right now’ in an Instagram post on Saturday

Fixer Upper star Joanna Gaines, 47, reshared a number of Stories highlighting the devastation from the floods

‘The floods are devastating and people are still missing,’ she added.

‘There are several places to donate but i’ll be donating to an incredibly impactful fund called the Texas Hill Country Community Foundation. they’ve set up a specific fund to support local efforts (nonprofits, local government, first responders and local shelters). link in my stories + bio. ❤️‍’

Maria Shriver wrote on Instagram: ‘Today my prayers are with the families in Texas impacted by the flooding on the Guadalupe River in Central Texas. Right now they need us all to hold them in a circle of love.’

‘Let’s unite to hold them, pray for them, and pray for the safe return of the more than 2 dozen girls from Camp Mystic in Kerr County, northeast of San Antonio, who were still unaccounted for by late Saturday morning. As a parent myself, my heart is with absolutely everyone who is feeling this loss.’

Fixer Upper star Joanna Gaines, 47, reshared a number of Stories highlighting the devastation from the floods.