Did Macaulay Culkin's Child Star in Home Alone?
Macaulay Culkin's iconic role as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone made him famous, but does his own child make an appearance in the beloved movie? Discover the truth about Macaulay Culkin's son in Home Alone
Is it true that Macaulay Culkin's own child appeared in the Home Alone franchise, or is it just a rumor? As the Christmas season approaches, many families are sure to be enjoying the classic 90s movie Home Alone, featuring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister.
Movie plot: An eight-year-old named Kevin is accidentally left behind by his family when they go to France. He initially enjoys being in charge but must fend off thieves attempting to break into his home. Macaulay Culkin starred in the sequel set in New York, while other actors took on the role of Kevin in subsequent iterations. But did his son ever star in Home Alone?
Does Macaulay Culkin’s son appear in Home Alone?
Sadly no, but Macaulay Culkin has actually convinced his eldest son, Dakota, that he stars in it.
After his recent Hollywood Walk of Fame induction, the actor revealed in an interview with ET that he had already screened the movie for his oldest child, who found it hilarious. The actor playfully joked about convincing his son that he was the child star in the film, prompting his son to hilariously play along despite not actually remembering any of it.
Although Home Alone fans will recognize Kieran Culkin, who is now known for his roles in Scott Pilgrim and Succession, as one of Kevin's cousins in the film.
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Culkin has two young sons with fellow actor Brenda Song, and he told ET that they are "the motivation for pretty much everything now."
"We often discuss how we can't recall our lives before our kids - it feels like a dream or a distant concept, not reality. I love that my boys can come here and see a dog pee on my name."
He also addressed Song during his speech, expressing, "You are not only the most amazing woman I've ever met, but also the most remarkable person I've ever known. You have given me every reason to live, you have given me a family. Since the birth of our two boys, you have become the three most important people in my life. I love you more than words can express."
The event also featured speeches from Catherine O'Hara, who portrayed his character's mother in Home Alone, and Natasha Lyonne.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I grew up watching Home Alone and it is one of my favorite Christmas movies. Macaulay Culkin's portrayal of Kevin McCallister was iconic and it is hard to imagine anyone else in the role. However, I was surprised to learn that his own child did not appear in the movie. I think it would have been a fun Easter egg for fans if Culkin's son had made a cameo appearance, but I understand why it didn't happen.
I also found it interesting to learn that Culkin has two young sons with fellow actor Brenda Song. It's great that he has found happiness and fulfillment in his personal life. His comments about his family being his motivation for everything now are heartwarming and show how much he loves and values them. Overall, I think it's great that Culkin is still involved in the entertainment industry and I look forward to seeing what he does next.
