Matthew McConaughey Gives This Golden Advice To Surfer Griffin Colapinto

Who better to help a surfer? Griffin Colapinto Riding a wave of positive vibes straight into the 2024 Olympic Games from Matthew McConaughey?

“It’s been an incredible little journey,” the 25-year-old athlete said in an exclusive interview with E! News, reflecting on how he went from idolizing the actor to surfing with his child to getting a special shout-out from him on the eve of a major championship final.

Griffin fell in love with Matthew after reading his 2020 memoir. Green lightHe explained that – knowing their shared affinity for journaling – he asked a mutual friend to see if it would be okay to send some of his Cola Bros. journals to the actor’s eldest son, who is now 16. Levi McConaughey.

Friend, World Surf League Analyst Strider WasilewskiGriffin said Levy was a big fan and would be “absolutely thrilled” if he reached out to him.

When they were all in Hawaii, Griffin ended up surfing with Levi at Oahu’s famous Pipeline — and enjoyed a “fun conversation” with the teen’s father.