History of Macaulay Culkin in Timeline
Macaulay Culkin is an American actor and musician who rose to prominence as one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s. His notable achievements include a Golden Globe Award nomination and being ranked among VH1's "100 Greatest Kid-Stars". In 2023, Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, solidifying his place in entertainment history.
8 hours ago : Macaulay Culkin: From 'Home Alone' Star to Current Endeavors and Reflections
Macaulay Culkin, known for his iconic role in 'Home Alone,' remains a prominent figure. He has navigated the challenges of child stardom, pursuing various acting and musical projects while reflecting on his past experiences and current life.
August 26, 1980: Macaulay Culkin's Birth
Macaulay Carson Culkin was born on August 26, 1980, in Manhattan, New York City. He was named after British historian Thomas Babington Macaulay.
1985: Uncredited appearance in The Midnight Hour
In 1985, Macaulay Culkin made an uncredited appearance as a Halloween trick-or-treater in the television movie The Midnight Hour.
February 1988: Credited screen role in The Equalizer
In February 1988, Macaulay Culkin had his first credited screen role as a co-star in "Something Green," an episode of the television series The Equalizer, playing a kidnapping victim.
September 1988: Film debut in Rocket Gibraltar
In September 1988, Macaulay Culkin made his film debut as Cy Blue Black in the drama Rocket Gibraltar.
1989: Roles in See You in the Morning and Uncle Buck
In 1989, Macaulay Culkin played the role of Billy Livingstone in the romantic comedy film See You in the Morning and starred as Miles Russell in the comedy film Uncle Buck.
1990: Lead Role in Home Alone
In 1990, Macaulay Culkin rose to fame with his lead role as Kevin McCallister in the blockbuster comedy film Home Alone.
1991: Appearance in Michael Jackson's Music Video
In 1991, Macaulay Culkin appeared in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" music video.
1991: Starred in Wish Kid, SNL and Black or White
In 1991, Macaulay Culkin starred in the animated Saturday morning cartoon television series Wish Kid, hosted Saturday Night Live, and starred in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" music video. He also starred in the film My Girl.
1992: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
In 1992, Macaulay Culkin starred in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, for which he was paid $4.5 million.
1993: Starred in The Good Son and The Nutcracker
In 1993, Macaulay Culkin played the role of Henry in the drama thriller film The Good Son and appeared in a filmed version of The Nutcracker.
1994: Appeared in Getting Even with Dad, The Pagemaster and Richie Rich
In 1994, Macaulay Culkin appeared in three films: Getting Even with Dad, The Pagemaster, and Richie Rich.
1998: Appeared in Sonic Youth's music video
In 1998, Macaulay Culkin appeared in the music video for the song "Sunday" by the rock band Sonic Youth.
1998: Marriage to Rachel Miner
In 1998, Macaulay Culkin married actress Rachel Miner when they were both 18 years old.
2000: Separation from Rachel Miner
In 2000, Macaulay Culkin and Rachel Miner separated.
2000: Returned to Acting in Madame Melville
In 2000, Macaulay Culkin returned to acting with a role in the play Madame Melville, which was staged in London's West End.
2002: Divorce from Rachel Miner
In 2002, Macaulay Culkin and Rachel Miner divorced.
2002: Start of Relationship with Mila Kunis
In 2002, Macaulay Culkin began dating actress Mila Kunis.
2003: Guest appearance on Will & Grace and starred in Party Monster
In early 2003, Macaulay Culkin made a guest appearance on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace. He also starred in the motion picture Party Monster, playing party promoter Michael Alig.
September 17, 2004: Culkin's Arrest in Oklahoma City
On September 17, 2004, Macaulay Culkin was arrested in Oklahoma City for possession of marijuana, alprazolam and clonazepam, leading to his brief jailing and release on bail.
October 15, 2004: Culkin Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Offenses
On October 15, 2004, Macaulay Culkin was arraigned in court for misdemeanor drug offenses and pleaded not guilty at the trial.
June 9, 2005: Culkin Changes Plea to Guilty
On June 9, 2005, Macaulay Culkin reversed his plea to guilty and received a suspended prison sentence and was ordered to pay fees.
2005: Testimony at Michael Jackson's Trial
In 2005, Macaulay Culkin testified at Michael Jackson's trial for sexual child abuse, stating he was never molested.
2005: Ranked second on VH1's list
In 2005, Macaulay Culkin was ranked second on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid-Stars" behind Gary Coleman.
September 2006: Shooting for Sex and Breakfast
In September 2006, shooting for the film Sex and Breakfast, starring Macaulay Culkin, took place.
2006: Wrote autobiography Junior
In 2006, Macaulay Culkin wrote the autobiography Junior, which describes his experiences with stardom and his relationship with his father.
November 30, 2007: Sex and Breakfast opened in Los Angeles
On November 30, 2007, the film Sex and Breakfast, starring Macaulay Culkin, opened in Los Angeles.
January 22, 2008: Sex and Breakfast DVD Release
On January 22, 2008, the film Sex and Breakfast was released on DVD by First Look Pictures.
2008: Death of Dakota Culkin
In 2008, Macaulay Culkin's sister, Dakota Culkin, passed away.
August 17, 2009: Cameo appearance on WWE Raw
On August 17, 2009, Macaulay Culkin made a brief cameo appearance on WWE Raw at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
September 3, 2009: Attendance at Michael Jackson's Burial
On September 3, 2009, Macaulay Culkin attended Michael Jackson's burial.
February 2010: Appeared in The Park
In February 2010, Macaulay Culkin appeared in an episode of Poppy de Villeneuve's online series for The New York Times, The Park.
2010: End of Relationship with Mila Kunis
In 2010, Macaulay Culkin and Mila Kunis ended their relationship.
April 2011: Featured in The Wrong Ferarri and Stamp Your Name on It
In April 2011, Macaulay Culkin was featured in musician Adam Green's experimental film The Wrong Ferarri, and appeared in the music video for "Stamp Your Name on It" performed by Jack Dishel/Only Son.
September 2012: Painting Workshop Video
In September 2012, Macaulay Culkin appeared in a video on YouTube explaining how he turned his apartment in New York into a painting workshop.
December 2013: Viral Pizza Video
In December 2013, a viral video of Macaulay Culkin eating a cheese pizza was uploaded to YouTube as a parody to promote his pizza-themed comedy rock band, the Pizza Underground.
January 24, 2014: Pizza Underground Tour Begins
On January 24, 2014, Macaulay Culkin's New York–based, pizza-themed comedy rock band the Pizza Underground began their tour in Brooklyn.
May 2014: Stormed off stage at Rock City
In late May 2014, Macaulay Culkin stormed off stage at Rock City during his kazoo solo after fans began booing and throwing pints of beer at the band.
July 10, 2016: Pizza Underground Splitting Up
On July 10, 2016, Macaulay Culkin announced that the Pizza Underground was splitting up and their next album would be the last.
July 2016: Advertisement for Compare the Market
In July 2016, Macaulay Culkin appeared in a television advertisement for Compare the Market.
2017: Dating Brenda Song
In 2017, Macaulay Culkin started dating his Changeland co-star Brenda Song after meeting on the set of the movie.
January 2018: Launched Bunny Ears
In January 2018, Macaulay Culkin launched a comedy website and podcast called Bunny Ears.
December 2018: Name Change Announcement
In December 2018, Macaulay Culkin announced his intention to legally change his name to "Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin" after a public vote.
December 19, 2018: Google Assistant Commercial
On December 19, 2018, Macaulay Culkin reprised his Home Alone role as Kevin McCallister in an advertisement for Google Assistant, recreating scenes from the movie.
2018: Publisher and CEO of Bunny Ears
In 2018, Macaulay Culkin became the publisher and CEO of Bunny Ears, a satirical popular culture website and podcast.
2018: The Joe Rogan Experience interview
In 2018, Macaulay Culkin interviewd in The Joe Rogan Experience about his relationship with Brenda Song and made jokes about her Asian heritage.
April 2019: Legal Name Change Completed
In April 2019, Macaulay Culkin announced that the legal process of changing his name was complete.
June 7, 2019: Changeland Release
On June 7, 2019, Seth Green's movie Changeland, in which Macaulay Culkin had a role with Brenda Song, was released.
2019: Changeland Co-Starring and Robot Chicken Episodes
In 2019, Macaulay Culkin co-starred in Seth Green's directorial debut, Changeland, and appeared on episodes of Green's adult animated sitcom Robot Chicken.
2019: Starred in Changeland
In 2019, Macaulay Culkin starred in the comedy film Changeland.
August 2020: 40th Birthday Tweet
In August 2020, on his 40th birthday, Macaulay Culkin posted a viral tweet that became one of the most-liked tweets of all time.
2020: Defense of Michael Jackson
In a 2020 interview with Esquire, Macaulay Culkin defended Michael Jackson against allegations of child molestation.
2021: Birth of First Child
In 2021, Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song's first child, a son, was born.
2021: Starred in American Horror Story
In 2021, Macaulay Culkin starred in the tenth season of the anthology series American Horror Story.
2021: Starred in American Horror Story: Double Feature
In 2021, Macaulay Culkin was part of the starring cast of American Horror Story: Double Feature.
2022: Birth of Second Son
In 2022, Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song's second son was born.
2022: Voice role in Entergalactic
In 2022, Macaulay Culkin had voice roles in Kid Cudi's television special Entergalactic.
2022: Minor roles in The Righteous Gemstones and Entergalactic
In 2022, Macaulay Culkin played a minor role in two episodes of The Righteous Gemstones, and had a supporting role in Kid Cudi's animated film Entergalactic.
2022: Joe Pesci praises Culkin's professionalism
In a 2022 interview with People, co-star Joe Pesci said Macaulay Culkin was "a really sweet kid and, even at his age, very professional".
December 1, 2023: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On December 1, 2023, Macaulay Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2023: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2023, Macaulay Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
June 2025: Bought house in Los Angeles
In June 2025, Macaulay Culkin bought a house in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.
December 2025: SmartLess Podcast Episode
In a December 2025 episode of the SmartLess podcast, Macaulay Culkin discussed his approach to acting, considering each gig his last and "un-retiring" for interesting projects.
2025: Voice role in Zootopia 2 and Fallout
In 2025, Macaulay Culkin had a voice role in Zootopia 2 and recurring role in the television series Fallout.
2025: Zootopia 2 and Fallout
In 2025, Macaulay Culkin played Cattrick Lynxley in Zootopia 2, and joined the cast in the second season of Fallout.
2025: Estrangement from Father
In a 2025 interview, Macaulay Culkin revealed that he and his father have not made contact in over 30 years.
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