Macaulay Culkin is an American actor and musician, best known for his iconic role as Kevin McCallister in the “Home Alone” franchise.
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Early Life and Career:
- Born: August 26, 1980, in New York City, USA
- Parents: Christopher Cornelius “Kit” Culkin (a former stage actor) and Patricia Brentrup
- Siblings: Seven siblings, including actors Rory Culkin and Kieran Culkin
- Early acting career: Began at age 4 appearing in Off-Broadway shows and films like “Rocket Gibraltar” (1988) and “See You in the Morning” (1989)
Rise to Fame:
- Home Alone (1990): This film catapulted Culkin to international stardom, making him one of the highest-paid child actors in Hollywood.
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992): Further solidified his success with another box office hit.
- Other notable films: “My Girl” (1991), “The Good Son” (1993), “Richie Rich” (1994)
Later Career and Personal Life:
- Transition to adult roles: Faced challenges transitioning to adult roles, with films like “Party Monster” (2003) and “Saved!” (2004) receiving mixed reviews.
- Semi-retirement: Took a break from acting for several years, focusing on personal projects and music with his band, The Pizza Underground.
- Return to acting: Made a comeback in recent years with appearances in films like “Dollface” (2019) and “American Horror Story” (2021).
Personal Life:
- Married actress Rachel Miner from 1998 to 2002.
- Currently in a relationship with actress Brenda Song, with whom he has one child.
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Awards and Recognition:
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy nominee (“Home Alone”)
- MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Kiss (“My Girl”)
- Ranked 2nd on VH1’s list of the “100 Greatest Kid-Stars”
Legacy:
Macaulay Culkin remains a pop culture icon, forever associated with his childhood roles. He continues to act and explore other creative endeavors, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Who is Macaulay Culkin married to now
As of today, December 9th, 2023, Macaulay Culkin is not married. He was previously married to actress Rachel Miner from 1998 to 2002, but currently has a long-term partner, actress Brenda Song. They have been together since 2017 and welcomed their first child together in April 2021.