Matthew McConaughey Set for Desert Palm Achievement Award!

Matthew McConaughey carries a backpack while arriving at a studio on Friday (November 8) in Santa Monica, Calif.

It was recently announced that the 44-year-old actor will be honored with the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the 2013 Palm Springs International Film Festival.

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“Matthew McConaughey is the rare actor who effortlessly moves between cinematic genres. From drama to thrillers to romantic comedies, he captivates audiences with the depth and range of his performances,” Chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Harold Matzner said in a statement.

He added, “In the acclaimed new movie Dallas Buyers Club, McConaughey plays real-life cowboy Ron Woodroof, who was diagnosed with HIV in 1985 and given a month to live – but fought for dignity, acceptance, and living life to the fullest. We are privileged to present Matthew McConaughey with an award that honors his extraordinary and versatile talent, the 2014 Desert Palm Achievement Award for acting.”

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