Kieran Culkin was actually in Home Alone with his brother Macaulay and no one realised
We all know Macaulay Culkin appeared in Home Alone, but his younger brother also popped up in the 1990 classic
Christmas time is fast approaching and that can only mean one thing… It’s time to rewatch Home Alone again!
No matter how many times we’ve seen it, we always love to watch Macaulay Culkin wreck havoc against the Wet Bandits.
Nothing quite says festive spirit like a grown man screaming in pain as he steps on a nail or a shattered Christmas bauble, right?
But here’s something to keep an eye out for on your 100,000th viewing of the 1990 classic – Macaulay’s brother is in the movie too.
Kieran appeared in the film, but not in the role of a sibling as many might assume.
Instead, the pint-sized actor played Kevin McCallister’s younger cousin. Yeah, that family had a lot of cousins to go around, but this one was particularly memorable.
He was Fuller, the kid who wet himself… You all remember him.
It’s that scene where they’re eating pizzas in the kitchen and you hear one of the adults chastise: “Fuller, go easy on the Pepsi!” Kieran, decked out in dungarees and glasses, gives the camera a cheeky grin.
Fuller McCallister loves drinking Pepsi… despite his bedwetting issue (20th Century Fox)
Overdoing it with the Pepsi might be the culprit behind the bed wetting problem, just a hunch.
Anyhow, it turns out that this scene actually helps set up the film’s central premise.
See, Kevin was meant to be sharing a bed with Fuller the night before the big family holiday to Paris. But once Kevin protests that he doesn’t want to share sleeping quarters with a bed wetter, his mum agrees to find Fuller an alternative bed.
Therefore, Kevin is up sleeping in the attic by himself and is forgotten the next morning in the rush for the airport.
Who knew that being a bedwetter would set up the plot to a holiday classic so nicely?
Hilariously, Kieran didn’t really grasp the film’s plot until he saw it in the cinemas.
Kieran Culkin admitted he didn’t understand the film’s plot at first (The Ellen DeGeneres Show)
Speaking to James Corden in 2020, he said: “There’s a part in the movie where there’s a kid who gets his head counted incorrectly and he goes, ‘Bye, bring me back something French!’ I thought the movie was about that kid.
“And it made sense when I saw it. I remember seeing it in the theatre at the premiere and I was dying laughing and I was like, ‘Oh, that makes sense ’cause Mac was on set all the time.'”
I’m not sure about you but I don’t think there’s much movie potential in the kid who got mistaken for Kevin and then went home.
Thankfully, we got the story about the kid who put a tarantula on a criminal’s face.
Merry Christmas!
Macaulay Culkin doesn’t make any money from starring in Home Alone
Fans are surprised Macaulay Culkin has not made a penny from Home Alone since the film’s release 33 years ago.
Fans are surprised Macaulay Culkin has not made a penny from Home Alone since the film’s release 33 years ago.
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start making your way through the Christmas film ‘binge-list’, and if you’re anything like us, Home Alone is a festive staple.
Macaulay Culkin is arguably one of the most notorious faces of Christmas, it’s hard to see him without casting your mind back to the 90s when Home Alone was first released.
Comedic genius Chris Columbus directed the film, and after proving to be so successful the first time around, five more were released after it.
Culkin’s character of Kevin is still synonymous with Christmas all these decades later, so it might be interesting to dive into why the iconic part makes him no money in 2023…
20th Century Fox
It’s reported that Culkin doesn’t make any money from the hugely successful Christmas films, as actors are not entitled to any royalties made from the movies.
Royalties are only paid to owners of the property, aka the film, and are only given to the actors if it is stipulated in their contracts.
Given that Culkin was just ten years old when he made his debut as Kevin, and no one had any idea that the series of comedy films were going to skyrocket, it is probable that there was nothing in his contract to say he would receive royalties.
For the original movie, however, he was paid $100,000 for his iconic role.
Not bad for a ten-year-old, hey!
20th Century Fox
The film held the record for the highest-grossing live-action comedy until 2011, making a total of $476.7 million at the the worldwide box office.
Meaning you can only imagine what his next pay-cheque looked like…
For the second film, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, it’s safe to say that Culkin received a bit of a pay rise, earning around $4.5 million.
Decades later in 2023, he is now reportedly worth around $18 million, following a hugely successful acting career after his rise to fame as the ‘Christmas kid’.
Fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, were surprised to hear about Culkin’s lack of earnings from the Christmas film giant.
One said: “Finding out Macaulay Culkin doesn’t collect any royalties for Home Alone feels like the saddest thing I’ve read in a while.”
Another said: “Dayum, I really thought Macaulay Culkin was getting royalties from Home Alone/Home Alone 2.
“But nope, it wasn’t in his contract.”
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song Are Showered with Heartfelt Comments Following Rare Public Appearance / Now I’ve Seen Everything
Have you followed the journeys of Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song? Having watched them mature in the limelight, they’ve each forged unique trajectories in the entertainment industry. Their fans were thrilled to learn of their relationship. Just recently, the couple made a radiant appearance on the red carpet, radiating happiness and evident affection for each other.
In 2017, Macaulay Culkin experienced a significant shift when he met Brenda Song on the set of Changeland. Their connection caught even the director, Seth Green, by surprise. However, Brenda and Macaulay immediately hit it off.
Both being former child stars, they discovered a shared foundation and swiftly developed a strong bond. Brenda articulated the unspoken connection among child actors, stating, «Child actors, we don’t even get to talk about it, you just look each other in the eye, and you nod, and we know.»
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The recent red carpet appearance of Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song has ignited a wave of positive reactions from fans and followers alike. Numerous individuals have conveyed their joy for the couple through supportive comments. One enthusiast expressed sentiments shared by many, saying, «As a 90s kid, nothing makes me happier than to see Macaulay in this phase. Happy with a beautiful girl, and in a good chapter, and them both in a good space.»
Another supporter commented, «Anytime I hear about them, I just wish them well. They seem solid as a couple, and we know most child stars have lacked that stability in their lives.»
In 2022, Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song took a significant step in their relationship by getting engaged. Their family expanded with the arrival of two sons: Dakota in April 2021 and their second son, born less than two years later, whose name remains undisclosed. Opting for privacy, they deliberately kept both births away from public scrutiny.
A noteworthy occasion arose during Culkin’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, where the couple, accompanied by their two sons, made a rare public appearance together. Fans couldn’t help but notice the striking resemblance between Culkin and their eldest son, leaving them amazed.
During his touching speech, Macaulay Culkin expressed deep gratitude, becoming slightly emotional and shedding a few tears. Overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from everyone gathered at the ceremony, he felt profoundly moved. Culkin began by extending his heartfelt thanks to Catherine O’Hara, his on-screen mother from Home Alone, acknowledging her unwavering support throughout the years.
Then, he turned to Brenda and expressed deep appreciation, «I’d like to thank Brenda. You are absolutely everything, you’re my champion, and you’re the only person happier for me today than I am. You’re not only the best woman I’ve ever known, but you’re also the best person I’ve ever known. You’ve given me just all my purpose, you’ve given me family. After the birth of our 2 boys, you’ve become one of my 3 favorite people. I love you so much.»
Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP / East News
In our other article, we showcased how some other stars of the 1990s look today, including Melissa Joan Hart, Heather Locklear, and many more.
