Judy Greer recalls being ‘mortified’ when ‘The Wedding Planner’ co-star Matthew McConaughey helped her pay for a valet

Before becoming a star in Hollywood, ‘13 Going on 30’ actress Judy Greer had her own share of struggles. As she recalls her role in the 2001 rom-com ‘The Wedding Planner’ on the film’s 25-year anniversary, the actress recently shared a hilarious experience with the movie’s main lead, Matthew McConaughey.

While speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Judy Greer shared an incident when she was “so broke” that she couldn’t get her car out of a valet service her first time meeting the cast, and how Matthew McConaughey saved the day for her.

Matthew McConaughey saved the day for Judy Greer

“Before we started shooting, we did a table read, and we did it at the Roosevelt Hotel, and I valeted my car,” she told the outlet. “I didn't know any better.”

However, when she went to get her car at the end of the day, she "didn't have enough money."

Realizing she couldn’t pay for valet, she frantically called her friend, Sean Gunn, from a pay phone in the lobby for help. “Matthew McConaughey overheard me and gave me USD 20,” she recalled, laughing. “I was so mortified, but also, like, 'My hero.' ”

Judy Greer recalls filming the days of ‘The Wedding Planner’

In the conversation, Judy Greer recalled her experience with the film and how it left a lasting impression on her. She fondly reminisced about the atmosphere on set, especially when it came to McConaughey.

“The thing I remember about that movie was how lovely [he] was. I loved seeing him in hair and makeup every morning, 'cause he had, like, pajamas on and a Yerba Mate,” Greer told the outlet. “I haven't worked with him since, but I have a feeling not much has changed.”

‘The Wedding Planner’ is a 2001 rom-com, starring Jennifer Lopez as Mary Fiore, a successful San Francisco wedding planner who falls for a charming pediatrician, Steve Edison, played by Matthew McConaughey, after a near-miss accident. Complications arise when Mary falls for her biggest client, Steve.

Judy Greer played the role of Penny, who serves as Mary’s loyal but often ditsy assistant.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”