He was ”molested” as a teen and ”blackmailed” into losing his virginity aged 15

That refusal shows in the life he built. From breakout roles in Dazed and Confused to an Oscar for Dallas Buyers Club and acclaim for True Detective, his career became proof that trauma and triumph can coexist. Off-screen, he quietly advocates for others, from supporting campus safety programs to speaking out so survivors feel less alone. His message is clear: what was done to him was unforgivable, but what he did next is entirely his own.