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Clocking in 50 with a bang: Matthew McConaughey debuts on Instagram

The actor took to Twitter to share the news with his followers.

By ET Online |
Clocking in 50 with a bang: Matthew McConaughey debuts on Instagram
NEW DELHI: Instagram has been witnessing quite a few debuts recently. Joining in the list of high-profile celebrities who recently joined Instagram is Oscar-winning actor, Matthew McConaughey. On his 50th birthday, Matthew took to Twitter to introduce the world to ‘Officially McConaughey’ .

On the micro-blogging site, the actor posted a unique video to announce his Instagram arrival. In the 24-second video, he was quoted saying, "Born November the 4th 1969, got my dad's name the very same day. But not until I turned 50, today, did I become @officiallymcconaughey. That's my Instagram handle. See you there."



Meanwhile, the 50-year-old star shared another video clip on Instagram, saying, “This is my first venture into sharing myself and my views with the world and I’m nervous about it”.

‘I am excited to share myself with you’, he added.

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The ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ star has already amassed 628,000 followers on the social media app. His bio reads, ‘Husband. Father. Actor. Minister of Culture. Professor. Creative Director. AustinFC. JKLivin. Pickle Expert’.
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Approximately 2 weeks ago, ‘Friends’ star Jennifer Aniston, too, broke the Internet by joining Instagram and sharing a picture with her co-stars Courtney Cox, Matthew Perry and others.

‘And now we’re Instagram FRIENDS too. HI INSTAGRAM ����’, wrote the star.

Aniston has amassed 18.4 million followers.


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What’s more? Just a week back, Indian industrialist and former Chairman of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata also made his IG debut and currently has 547,000 followers.

"I don't know about breaking the internet, but I am so excited to join all of you on Instagram!’, the 81-year-old wrote.

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Like To Instagram Your Food? Here's What Marco Pierre White, Garima Arora And Other Celeb Chefs Think
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Documenting on Instagram what’s on your plate seems to be the order of the day. But what do these chefs think when patrons whip out their phones and photograph the food?

Documenting on Instagram what’s on your plate seems to be the order of the day. But what do these chefs think when patrons whip out their phones and photograph the food?
Michelin star chef Marco Pierre White

“Everyone goes to restaurants for different reasons — some go for the ambiance, some for the name on the door, some to click pictures of the food. I go to restaurants to be fed. As it is, chefs spend so much time making dishes look pretty, that by the time the food reaches the table, it’s tepid. Enjoy the food, not your phone.”
Michelin star chef Marco Pierre White “Everyone goes to restaurants for different reasons — some go for the ambiance, some for the name on the door, some to click pictures of the food. I go to rest..
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Michelin Star Chef Garima Arora

“It is a two-way street and you have to meet halfway. The guests have to respect your food and we have to understand that the guests have to enjoy the experience in their own way.”
Michelin Star Chef Garima Arora “It is a two-way street and you have to meet halfway. The guests have to respect your food and we have to understand that the guests have to enjoy the experience in ..
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Manu Chandra, Chef Partner, Olive Group

“I see no harm in people Instagramming their food before eating. It’s far less harmful than being glued to your phone through out the meal. Also it’s free marketing for restaurants.

"People who use their phone during dinner, well that is rude. No message will end the world if you don’t check it whilst eating. I don’t use social media much and don’t see how it’s had any adverse effect on my life. I’m just fine, thank you.”
Manu Chandra, Chef Partner, Olive Group “I see no harm in people Instagramming their food before eating. It’s far less harmful than being glued to your phone through out the meal. Also it’s free ma..
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Chef And Restaurateur Floyd Cardoz

“Everyone’s dining experience is their own. If someone wants to Instagram their food, I do not have a problem with it. I love taking pictures of my food, I love recording what I have eaten — it helps me remember any credible dish I have had. I think people should do it, as long as they don’t use the flash and disturb other guests. You’re paying for it, you can do what you want. Taking pictures of what we have eaten have become a big part of how we live. I want my guests to have a good time.”
Chef And Restaurateur Floyd Cardoz “Everyone’s dining experience is their own. If someone wants to Instagram their food, I do not have a problem with it. I love taking pictures of my food, I love re..
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Indian Celebrity Chef And Restaurateur Ritu Dalmia

“I am not much of a social media person, but I have to admit I like Instagram. You see some amazing food pictures and videos on it. I think I am no one to judge whether it is rude or reasonable, that is for the other people on the table to decide. As a chef and host of the restaurant, I have no problem with it. They want to capture the beauty of their plate, I consider it as a compliment.”
Indian Celebrity Chef And Restaurateur Ritu Dalmia “I am not much of a social media person, but I have to admit I like Instagram. You see some amazing food pictures and videos on it. I think I am n..
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Michelin Star Chef Srijith Gopinathan

“This is obviously the trend of this generation and I believe it’s one of the best ways to connect, showcase and communicate. This is an idea that one should embrace looking at the numerous advantages around it rather than some of the annoying factors. Like everything, social media has its pros and cons. However, I feel the pros outweigh the cons. Using your phone on the table is reasonable as long as it’s used only to take a picture. Beyond this, it is just rude.”.
Michelin Star Chef Srijith Gopinathan “This is obviously the trend of this generation and I believe it’s one of the best ways to connect, showcase and communicate. This is an idea that one should e..
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