Matthew McConaughey Celebrated His Birthday By Delivering Thousands Of Turkeys

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Matthew McConaughey Celebrated His Birthday By Delivering Thousands Of Turkeys

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While some people celebrate their birthday with family, friends, cake, and alcohol, actor Matthew McConaughey spent his special day hand-delivering 4,500 frozen turkeys to the residents of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

The movie star, who has appeared in popular films including Dallas Buyers Club, The Lincoln Lawyer, and We Are Marshall is the founder of the just keep livin Foundation and the creative director for Wild Turkey bourbon.

On Nov. 4, McConaughey surprised the 250 volunteers at Wild Turkey Distillery, and gave a passionate speech, which would be later posted to Facebook.

"Thanksgiving, gratitude, we believe in our family that the more you're thankful for, the more that you show gratification, the more that you're gonna create in your life to be thankful for," he said. "I think it's kinda scientific and here's kind of living proof of it right here this morning."

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The enthusiasm only further escalated on Saturday when unsuspecting recipients met the actor in absolute astonishment.

In a second video posted to Facebook, McConaughey encounters a household of woman who squeal in excitement at his presence.

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The women, who dub themselves the "Hot Mamas" teased the actor as he entered the house.

"Hot mamas? That's my nickname for my wife I can't call y'all that," McConaughey joked, before raising up the Thanksgiving centerpiece."Ya'll know what this is?"

"That's a sexy man carrying a turkey!" a woman said in a hilarious rebuttal.

The actor would spend a few minutes later graciously taking photos with the women, and giving out hugs.

What would you do if the actor showed up with a turkey at your door?

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