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McConaughey Says Weed Smoking Incident Made Him Quit

8/17/2026

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Matthew McConaughey (Oscar-winning actor) missed his birthday party after smoking a joint and listening to Janet Jackson’s 1993 hit “That’s the Way Love Goes” 24 times in his car.
He said the incident made him quit smoking weed.
“That’s the Way Love Goes” was released in April 1993, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks, and earned double-platinum RIAA certification in 2022.
In 1993, McConaughey landed his breakout role as David Wooderson in *Dazed and Confused*.

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Matthew McConaughey (Oscar-winning actor) missed his birthday party after smoking a joint and listening to Janet Jackson’s 1993 hit “That’s the Way Love Goes” 24 times in his car.
He said the incident made him quit smoking weed.
“That’s the Way Love Goes” was released in April 1993, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks, and earned double-platinum RIAA certification in 2022.
In 1993, McConaughey landed his breakout role as David Wooderson in *Dazed and Confused*.