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The 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor is proud to announce that his wife, Camila Alves, has officially become an American citizen.

• Aug 5, 2015

AceShowbiz - Matthew McConaughey rejoices after his wife, Camila Alves, finally became an official U.S. citizen. "Congratulations Camila on getting your U.S. citizenship today - another fellow and great American," he tweeted along with a photo of him and his family in a courthouse.

Camila also posted the same picture on her own social media. "Happy to say I now hold an American passport!" the 33-year-old Brazilian model gushed. "I have so much respect and appreciation for this country. #newuscitizen."

Happy to say I now hold an American passport! I have so much respect and appreciation for this country. #newuscitizen pic.twitter.com/S58HJMjz81

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� Camila Alves (@iamcamilaalves) August 4, 2015

Camila Alves, now 33, moved the U.S. when she was young. She started dating Matthew McConaughey, 45, in 2006. They got engaged in 2011 and later married in 2012. They are currently living in Austin, Texas with their three children, Levi, 7, Vida, 5, and Livingston, 3.