Matthew McConaughey could have starred as Jack Dawson in "Titanic," but a new excerpt from a late producer's memoir claims he refused to drop his accent during his audition.

Six words reportedly cost Matthew McConaughey the lead role in Titanic: “No. That was pretty good. Thanks.” Producer Jon ...

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Matthew McConaughey lost the role of Jack in Titanic after refusing to drop his Southern accent during the audition.

Matthew McConaughey's Texas drawl cost him a leading role in an Oscar-winning movie, according to a new memoir.

He had the charm, the chemistry, and the star power. So why didn’t Texas native Matthew McConaughey land the lead in Titanic?

A veteran of "The Carol Burnett Show" and "Mama's Family," Lawrence caught an early career break after her mother urged her to write a fan letter to the comedienne everyone ...