Macaulay Culkin: The Private Life Of The Former Child Star

Aug 26, 2021 by apost team

Macaulay Culkin is known to people the world over as the adorable yet mischievous Kevin McAllister, the little boy from the "Home Alone" movies from the '90s. And even though he grew up and continued working as an actor, albeit in more niche and alternative roles, he's never really shaken his image as the "Home Alone" kid.

As a child, Macaulay was an in-demand actor who had starred in 15 films in just a mere seven years. The Hollywood cutie was a busy, successful actor from such a young age. Eventually, he went on to pursue other passion projects such as a rock band and even returned as his character from "Home Alone" for a Google assistant advertisement.

For many of us, this movie seems like it came out just yesterday, so it might be hard to believe that Culkin is 41 years old today! The star has lived a relatively private life since his days in the spotlight but continues to be fondly remembered by fans. 

He has had a pretty eventful year, as he welcomed his first child with his partner Brenda Song in April 2021. Song, 33, and Culkin have been dating since 2017, and the couple even met while working on set together. The duo were co-stars in the 2019 film "Changeland." Song also started her career as a child actress and is known for her roles on many Disney Channel shows and movies. 

Culkin is known to us as one of the greatest child actors of the 1990s as is Song, and perhaps their child will follow in her parents' footsteps, but for now it's certainly too soon to tell.

Macaulay Culkin was born on August 26, 1980, to Christopher Cornelius "Kit" Culkin, a former Broadway actor, and Patricia Brentrup. One of seven children, Macaulay lived a modest childhood. His younger brother, Kieran Culkin, told Vanity Fair in 2018 that the family lived in a tiny railroad apartment "barely suitable for a couple."

"It was just a hallway, and there were no separating doors, except for the bathroom, which didn't have a lock. They raised seven kids in that apartment—for years! They just kept bringing babies home to this little space."

Also a lover of the acting profession, Kit had once graced Broadway as an up-and-coming star in the '60s. After becoming a father, he took up a job as a church sacristan so the Culkin kids could get staff rates to attend the parish school. Patricia, on the other hand, worked at a telephone-answering service. 

It comes as no surprise that Macaulay's acting career began at the tender age of four. The "Home Alone" star started with small parts in off-Broadway productions before working himself up to more prestigious gigs, including the "Bach Babies" at the New York Philharmonic. 

"Home Alone" was released in 1990 when Macaulay was 10 years old. The Christmas comedy film was a huge success, earning a total gross of $476.7 million dollars, which made it the highest-grossing live-action comedy ever until it was overtaken by "The Hangover," all the way in 2011. 

For many, "Home Alone" was a key film from their childhood, which makes the realization that Culkin is now a fully-grown adult and parent even more jarring. This is especially true as Culkin has kept a low profile and out of the public's mind. IMDB quotes him as saying: "Contrary to popular belief, I've never been to rehab. I've never been to jail, never been arrested. All the child-star clichés. I've tried very hard to avoid them all."

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According to Esquire, Song and Culkin officially received their newborn bundle of joy on Monday, April 5 at 1:10 p.m. in Los Angeles, California. The couple has decided to expand their pre-existing family, consisting of a few fish, a blue-headed parrot, a Shiba Inu and their three cats with the addition of their very own son. Their baby, Dakota Song Culkin, was born healthy and weighed in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Culkin and Song decided to name their son after Culkin's late sister Dakota, who passed away in 2008.

The only statement Song and Culkin released to Esquire after the birth was, "We’re overjoyed.”

Macaulay and Song are fairly private but they have revealed a few things about their relationship over the years. In a previous interview with Esquire, Song spoke highly of her partner Culkin. She said: 

"You can’t be around him and not be happy."

The elated couple seems to have always had a steady and loving relationship. Esquire writer Ryan D'Agostino wrote that Culkin emphasized the quality relationship he and Brenda had from the very beginning, despite the many doubts Culkin had. The "Home Alone" star said of his relationship with Song:

"I was waiting for the other shoe to drop," but then Culkin eventually realized, "No—sometimes it’s just good."

Aside from his family life, Culkin has recently also returned to the silver screen. To the elated surprise of many fans, Culkin was announced as part of the cast for the tenth season of American Horror Story. The new season premiered on August 25, 2021, and lists Culkin as one of the new actors.

Can you believe that Macaulay Culkin is 41 years old today? Join us in wishing the star a happy birthday, and be sure to pass the news of his birthday onto your friends as well.