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Macaulay Culkin: Photos From His ‘Home Alone’ Days to Today

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December 19, 2023 3:58PM EST
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Macaulay Culkin gets a kick out of reminding everyone how old he is. Take a look at his best photos, from his ‘Home Alone’ days to now!

Macaulay Culkin, born Aug. 26, 1980, is an icon of the 90s, who started his career as a child actor. His breakout role was playing Kevin McCallister in the 1990 Christmas classic ‘Home Alone’, which sparked the sequel in 1992 ‘Home Alone 2: Lost In New York’. Playing Kevin in the first film earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor: Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. He went on to have starring roles in films like ‘My Girl’ and ‘Richie Rich’, and in 1994 decided to take a break from acting to have a normal childhood.

He returned in 2003 in the film ‘Party Monster’ and went on to have roles in quirky, artsy, and otherwise unique films. Macaulay is also a musician. He formed the Velvet Underground parody band The Pizza Underground in 2014; the band announced their split in 2016. He’s welcomed two sons with longtime partner Brenda Song. His siblings include actors Kieran and Rory Culkin.

Want to see pics of Macaulay through the years? See him grow up before your eyes in our gallery here.

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Macaulay In ‘Home Alone’

Macaulay In ‘Home Alone’
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Macaulay first stole our hearts when he landed the iconic role of Kevin McCallister in the iconic Christmas movie, Home Alone. The success of the 1990 film spawned a sequel, and a meteoric rise for the young star.

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Macaulay Culkin In NYC

Macaulay Culkin In NYC
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Macaulay Culkin poses on a New York City street in 1991. The young child actor is actually a New York native, having grown up in the city.

August 26, 2020, 10:41AM
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Macaulay Culkin In 1993

Macaulay Culkin In 1993
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Macaulay Culkin speaks from the stage during the Presidential Inaugural Ball in January 1993, in Landover, Maryland. Bill Clinton was the US President at the time.

August 26, 2020, 10:41AM
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Macaulay Culkin & Rachel Miner

Macaulay Culkin & Rachel Miner
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Macaulay Culkin and wife Rachel Miner pose for picutres at the premiere of The Mighty, in 1998. The pair wed when they were just 18 years old, but separated in 2000 and divorced in 2002.

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Macaulay Culkin In 2002

Macaulay Culkin In 2002
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Macaulay Culkin poses for photos at MOMA’S 2002 Gala for their publication ‘A Work in Progress’. The child actor sported longer hair as he grew up.

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Macaulay Culkin In 2004

Macaulay Culkin In 2004
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Macaulay Culkin poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel, in May 2004. He rocked a long-sleeve button-down over a white tee.

August 26, 2020, 10:41AM
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Macaulay Culkin Leaves Court

Macaulay Culkin Leaves Court
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Macaulay Culkin after testifying at Michael Jackson’s child abuse trial. He supported the singer in court at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, in May 2005.

August 26, 2020, 10:41AM
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Macaulay Culkin At The 2010 Oscars

Macaulay Culkin At The 2010 Oscars
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Macaulay Culkin poses backstage during the 82nd Academy Awards. He looked dapper in a black suit at the March 2010 ceremony. 

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Macaulay Culkin In Manhattan

Macaulay Culkin In Manhattan
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Mack sports painted nails while shopping and smoking in the SoHo area of downtown Manhattan. He wore a leather jacket as he braved the winter chill.

August 26, 2020, 10:41AM
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Macaulay Culkin In 2012

Macaulay Culkin In 2012
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Macaulay Culkin, called ‘Mack’ to pals, is spotted doing some shopping at a Duane Reade pharmacy in Soho, New York City. He wore jeans and a flannel top for the 2012 outing.

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Macaulay Culkin At The AMAs

Macaulay Culkin At The AMAs
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Macaulay Culkin arrives at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. He rocked a floral button down, a blue suit, and converse on the red carpet.

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Macaulay Culkin At CatCon

Macaulay Culkin At CatCon
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Macaulay Culkin attends CatCon in June 2019. He attended the event, which is designed for cat lovers, with his girlfriend Brenda Song.

August 26, 2020, 10:41AM
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Macaulay Culkin Walks The Gucci Love Parade Show

Macaulay Culkin Walks The Gucci Love Parade Show
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Macaulay Culkin struts down the catwalk of Gucci’s Love Parade fashion show, outside of Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre on Nov. 2, 2021. He was boomer-chic in a tropical shirt, shiny floral jacket, and and chinos.

August 25, 2022, 4:49PM
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Macaulay Culkin For Happy Socks

Macaulay Culkin For Happy Socks
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Macaulay Culkin models some holiday-themed apparel from the Swedish brand Happy Socks ahead of Christmas 2019. How festive!

August 25, 2022, 4:51PM
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