Brenda Song's Impact on Macaulay Culkin's Success on 'Celebrity Jeopardy!'
Macaulay Culkin credits his fiancée Brenda Song for his success on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ as he competed on the show with her guidance
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song. Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Ghetto Film School
Macaulay Culkin made his first appearance on Celebrity Jeopardy! thanks to his fiancée, Brenda Song. Culkin, who is 43 years old, competed against two other contestants, Rachel Dratch and WWE star Becky Lynch, on the episode aired on Wednesday, November 15.
During the episode, Culkin, also known as "Mack," displayed exceptional talent in various categories, even surprising everyone with his skills in competitive cheerleading. During breaks, Culkin acknowledged that it was Song, aged 35, who prepared him for the game.
"My partner had an extensive collection of flashcards," Culkin humorously commented to host Ken Jennings. "She persistently asked me questions, regardless of my mood, as if it were a regular day."
Culkin also mentioned that the former Disney Channel star had prepared a variety of questions to help him improve his trivia skills. He humorously admitted, "She even threatened to bring them along on the ride here, but I told her, 'That's enough! I'm already nervous'."
Culkin and Song crossed paths in 2017 while working together on the film Changeland, which was released in theaters two years later. In an exclusive interview with We in September 2018, Song expressed her happiness and stated, "I prefer to keep my personal life private, but everything is going great and I'm really happy."
The discreet couple welcomed their first child, a son named Dakota, in April 2021. Dakota was named after Culkin's sister, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 2008. In January 2022, it was confirmed by Us that Culkin and Song were engaged.
It was revealed by Us in March that Culkin and Song had quietly become parents for the second time, welcoming their son Carson during the previous winter.
The couple keeps their personal life discreet as they handle their parenting responsibilities, but they have occasionally shared insights into their relationship.
In an interview published in January 2022, Song revealed, "My fiancé and I do not rely on a nanny. Since my son was born, my mother has been living with us. When I had work commitments, she would accompany Dakota to the set, allowing me to breastfeed and spend time with him during the day."
She expressed, "It is crucial to be open and vocal when seeking assistance. Rather than having specific obligations, we rely on our intuition to navigate our responsibilities. For instance, while I am putting my son to bed, my partner helps by feeding the animals and preparing dinner."
Prior to their separation in 2012, Song was engaged to Trace Cyrus, the older brother of Miley Cyrus. As for Culkin, he was previously married to Rachel Miner from 1998 to 2002 and later dated Mila Kunis until 2011.
