Matthew McConaughey has urged fans to "lend a helping hand" following the devastating floods in Texas

Matthew, 55, penned on social media site X: "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. It's gonna be a long road ahead, but right now the shock, the pain and the chaos need to steady hand of a neighbour."

The Oscar-winning actor, who was born in the city of Uvalde, added: "Texans are some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet."

McConaughey is one of a number of stars to have spoken out following the Texas floodings after actress Jennifer Garner wrote a message of support on her Instagram Story.

The 53-year-old star - who was born in Houston - wrote: "Texas. God, be near."

Meanwhile, pop star Shakira pledged to donate some of the proceeds from her concert in San Antonio on Saturday (05.07.25) to Catholic Charities in the city helping with the relief effort following the floods.

She posted 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."

Matthew returned to live in Texas in 2014 with his wife Camila Alves and their three children - Levi, 17, Vida, 15, and Livingston, 12, - and previously spoke of his love for the routines and traditions they have established there.

In a joint interview with Southern Living magazine last year, Camila said: "In Texas, we were going to the church that we like to attend every Sunday. Sports became a stronger tradition for the kids.."

Her spouse interjected: "Ritual! Ritual came back, whether that was Sunday church, sports, dinner together as a family every night, or staying up after that telling stories in the kitchen, sitting at the island pouring drinks and nibbling while retelling them all in different ways than we told them before."