Childhood and Education Journey of Macaulay Culkin in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Macaulay Culkin. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

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.

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.

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.

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.

2008: Death of Dakota Culkin

In 2008, Macaulay Culkin's sister, Dakota Culkin, passed away.

September 3, 2009: Attendance at Michael Jackson's Burial

On September 3, 2009, Macaulay Culkin attended Michael Jackson's burial.

2010: End of Relationship with Mila Kunis

In 2010, Macaulay Culkin and Mila Kunis ended their relationship.

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.

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.

2017: Dating Brenda Song

In 2017, Macaulay Culkin started dating his Changeland co-star Brenda Song after meeting on the set of the movie.

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.

April 2019: Legal Name Change Completed

In April 2019, Macaulay Culkin announced that the legal process of changing his name was complete.

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.

2022: Birth of Second Son

In 2022, Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song's second son was born.

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.