Matt Mathews | |
|---|---|
| Born | Matt Mathews |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian Photographer Musician |
| Spouse | Rob Killgore (m. 2016) |
| Website | mattmathews |
Matt Mathews is an American comedian, musician and photographer. He is best known for his farm-themed comedy videos on TikTok, his national stand-up comedy tours, and his work in boudoir photography. [1]
Mathews was born and raised near Birmingham, Alabama. [2] He graduated from McAdory High School in McCalla in 2011. [3] He initially enrolled in a nursing program at Jefferson State Community College but left to pursue photography. [4] [5]
Mathews began working as a photographer at the age of 16, initially focusing on wedding photography. [6] Later, he transitioned to boudoir photography after finding the niche. [6] He operates a studio in downtown Birmingham. [6]
In 2019, Mathews published his memoir, Uncovered: The Naked Truth of Life, Love and Addiction, in which he shared personal experiences, including childhood poverty, his mother’s addiction and his journey toward self-acceptance. [6]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mathews began posting comedic videos of his daily farm chores on TikTok, one of which garnered over 13 million views. [6] [1] [4] His content, which blends humor with stories from his life on the farm and his experiences growing up gay in the South, quickly gained a wide following. [7] [8] This led to his debut national stand-up comedy tour in 2023, titled When That Thang Get Ta Thang'n. [2]
In 2024, Mathews recorded his first comedy special at the Alabama Theatre and signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). [9] He launched his second tour, Boujee on a Budget, later that year. [10] Following a sold-out 52-city run, he announced more than 30 additional shows for 2025 with a finale at Birmingham’s 17,000-seat Legacy Arena. [1] [3] [11]
Encouraged by singer-songwriter Jewel, Mathews began pursuing a career in country music. [12] He has released debut singles, including "Joke's On Me" and "What a War". [3] His full-length, self-titled country album is scheduled for release in fall 2025. [12] In May 2025, Mathews performed songs from the upcoming album at a benefit event in Birmingham supporting the Animal League of Birmingham. [11] [12]
Mathews is openly gay and married Rob Killgore in 2016. The couple lives on a farm near Birmingham, Alabama. [4] [10]
Mathews is an animal advocate and has spent years rehabilitating animals, particularly opossums. [13] He is also a professional barrel racer and has qualified for the world championships at least three times. [6]