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<i>By Jevon Phillips, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer</i>

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( Interview / February 4, 2008 )

By Jevon Phillips, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

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Matthew McConaughey. Leading man. Sports enthusiast. Workout warrior. Shirt avoider.

The fit star, whose latest film, "Fool's Gold," is set to open this weekend, is widely known for his bare-chested bravado. And it's not just in film roles; he's been photographed many times running or cavorting on the beach and just walking down the street flexing his pecs.

Here are some of the recent sightings and film roles in which the actor's allergy to shirts manifests itself.

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