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Key Points McConaughey marks 26 years since his infamous 1999 naked bongo arrest. He revisits the incident in a promotional video with Law & Order’s Steve Zirnkilton. The celebration includes a new tequila cocktail, "Pantsless and Famous," honoring the occasion. Matthew McConaughey is marking the 26th anniversary of his first and last run-in with the law. On Oct. 25, 1999, the Dazed and Confused actor was famously arrested after police responded to a noise complaint at his Texas home, only to find McConaughey playing the bongos—naked. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Matthew McConaughey Marks Anniversary of His 1999 Arrest with the Help of ‘Law & Order’ Voice Actor In a new promotional video for his and his wife Camila‘s Pantalones Organic Tequila, McConaughey revisited the now-iconic moment with a dramatic reading of the police report from the incident—and of course, some Pantalones Tequila. In the new video, the Oscar-winning actor sat down with his wife to take a trip down memory lane, enlisting the help of Law & Order voice actor Steve Zirnkilton to make the anniversary even more legendary. Zirnkilton, who narrates the iconic intro for Law & Order, starts off the beginning of the clip by stating, “What follows is a real police report. No names have been changed. ‘Cause he was totally guilty.” McConaughey, 55, is seen playing the bongos in the new video—this time, fully clothed—while his wife reads the police report. The duo then enjoyed a drink together, cheersing glasses of Pantalones Tequila to commemorate the occasion. What Happened with Matthew McConaughey and the Bongos? On Oct. 25, 1999, police responded to a noise complaint at McConaughey’s Texas home. They discovered the actor naked, playing the bongos and under the influence of marijuana. The True Detective star—who was 29 at the time—was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace, possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. The drug-related charge and the charge of resisting arrest were ultimately dropped, though McConaughey pled guilty to the noise violation charge and paid a $50 fine. Pantsless and Famous Cocktail In honor of the 26th anniversary of the notorious bongos incident, the McConaughey’s are celebrating in the only way they know how—with tequila. Putting a twist on the “Naked and Famous” cocktail, the couple have mixed up a brand-new recipe to perfectly fit the anniversary occasion, and they’re calling it the “Pantsless and Famous.” The rebellious new drink features Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, plus Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, fresh lime juice and a lime wedge garnish. Find the full ingredient list and instructions below.
