Home Alone's Macaulay Culkin's life now - from name change to Disney star wife

Home Alone's Macaulay Culkin's life now - from name change to Disney star wife

Home Alone will always be regarded as one of the most iconic Christmas films in existence. There's not a household anywhere that doesn't cosy up on the sofa to watch the classic film at least once during the festive period, whether it be on Christmas Eve night or Boxing Day afternoon when you're tucking into leftovers and reminiscing on the previous day.

The fact that Home Alone holds such a special place in so many families' hearts means that Macaulay Culkin, who played the loveable lead Kevin McCallister, lives rent free in our Christmas memories, too.

But while he'll always be remembered first and foremost for the classic role, what do we know about the star over 30 years on? From his fellow actor partner to his hilarious name change, here's everything you need to know about Macaulay Culkin's life now..

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Macaulay Culkin portrayed the role of Kevin McCallister in the iconic Christmas films Home Alone
Macaulay Culkin portrayed Kevin McCallister in the iconic Home Alone -Credit:Mirror

What are Macaulay's other acting credits?

Because Home Alone was such a huge success, many people forget that Macaulay, 43, has a string of other acting credits to his name.

From the 90s films Getting Even with Dad, The Pagemaster and Richie Rich, Macaulay took an almost decade hiatus before returning to acting.

Macaulay was only 10 years old when he starred in the first Home Alone film
Macaulay was only 10 years old when he starred in the first Home Alone film in 1990 -Credit:Disney

He appeared in independent and experimental films during the 2000s and 2010s before starring in the 2019 film Changeland, where he met his future partner.

But it was Macaulay's performance in the 10th season of American Horror Story that catapulted him back to major stardom.

In December 2023 Macaulay was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Macaulay was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023 -Credit:Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock

Then, in 2023, Macaulay received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where he was joined by his Home Alone co star Catherine O'Hara and his Party Monster co star Natasha Lyonne. Both made speeches in his honour.

What did Macaulay change his name to?

In 2018, Macaulay launched a comedy pop culture website called Bunny Ear that satirised other celeb owned websites. On his site, he held a contest in which people could vote for his new middle name - the choices were between Macaulay Culkin, Kieran, TheMcRibIsBack, Publicity Stunt, and Shark Week.

Macaulay has plenty of other acting credits to his name away from Home Alone, including Uncle Buck and Richie Rich
Macaulay is best known for movies including Uncle Buck, My Girl and Richie Rich -Credit:Alamy Stock Photo

After receiving a staggering 61,000 votes, the 43 year old legally changed his name from Macaulay Carson Culkin to Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin.

Who is Macaulay's famous partner?

It's widely known that Macaulay dated A list actor Mila Kunis for around eight years, before the two called it quits for good in 2011.

Macaulay met his current partner Brenda Song while they were filming the movie Changeland
Macaulay met his partner Brenda Song while they were filming the movie Changeland -Credit:Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock

While Mila is now married with two kids to fellow actor Ashton Kutcher, Macaulay also found love again. This time, with his Changeland co star and former Disney star, Brenda Song.

The pair reportedly started dating in 2018, and in January 2021, they welcomed their first child together, a son called Dakota. Macaulay and Brenda chose this name as a tribute to his older sister, Dakota, who tragically died in 2008 after being hit by a car.

Brenda and Macaulay have two sons together, Dakota and Carson
Brenda and Macaulay have two sons, Dakota and Carson -Credit:Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock

Then, in December 2022, Brenda gave birth to their second son, Carson. Carson used to be Macaulay's middle name before he legally changed it.