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. He's received a Golden Globe nomination and other awards. He was ranked highly on VH1's list of greatest kid stars. In 2023, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, solidifying his lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1991: Appearance in "Black or White" music video

In 1991, Macaulay Culkin appeared in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" music video. Culkin's appearance in the music video occurred in 1991.

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1998: Marriage to Rachel Miner

In 1998, Macaulay Culkin, at the age of 18, married actress Rachel Miner. Both were 18 years old at the time of the marriage in 1998.

2000: Separation from Rachel Miner

In 2000, Macaulay Culkin and Rachel Miner separated after being married since 1998. They separated in 2000.

2002: Divorce from Rachel Miner

In 2002, Macaulay Culkin and Rachel Miner divorced. They had been separated since 2000 and married since 1998; the divorce occurred in 2002.

2002: Start of relationship with Mila Kunis

In 2002, Macaulay Culkin began dating actress Mila Kunis. Culkin started dating Kunis in 2002.

2005: Testimony at Michael Jackson's trial

In 2005, Macaulay Culkin testified at Michael Jackson's trial for sexual child abuse. During his testimony in 2005, Culkin stated that he had slept in bed with Jackson but was never molested and dismissed the allegations as "absolutely ridiculous".

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

On September 3, 2009, Macaulay Culkin attended Michael Jackson's burial. Culkin, who was friends with Jackson, attended the burial on September 3, 2009.

2010: End of relationship with Mila Kunis

In 2010, Macaulay Culkin and Mila Kunis ended their relationship. The couple, who started dating in 2002, broke up in 2010.

2017: Relationship with Brenda Song

In 2017, Macaulay Culkin began dating Brenda Song, his co-star in the film Changeland. Culkin and Song met while working together on Changeland in 2017.

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2018: Controversial comments on The Joe Rogan Experience

In 2018, comments Macaulay Culkin made on The Joe Rogan Experience about his relationship with Brenda Song resurfaced. The comments, specifically regarding the stereotyping of Asians, were criticized.

2019: Role in Changeland

In 2019, Macaulay Culkin co-starred in Seth Green's directorial debut, Changeland. The film, which was directed by Seth Green, featured Culkin in 2019.

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2020: Defense of Michael Jackson

In a 2020 interview with Esquire, Macaulay Culkin defended Michael Jackson against allegations of child molestation. Culkin, who consistently defended Jackson, stated in the 2020 interview that he "never saw anything; he never did anything."