Macaulay Culkin is an acclaimed American actor and musician best known for his childhood role as Kevin McCallister in the iconic "Home Alone" film series. His performance in the early 1990s catapulted him to stardom, earning him a ranking among VH1's "100 Greatest Kid-Stars" and accolades such as an MTV Movie Award and a Young Artist Award. Culkin also received a Golden Globe Award nomination and, in 2023, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1954: George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker"
The filmed version of "The Nutcracker" that Culkin starred in was based on the 1954 George Balanchine New York City Ballet version.
1970: Birth of Jennifer Adamson
Culkin's half-sister, Jennifer Adamson, was born in 1970.
1974: Parents' Meeting
Culkin's parents met in 1974 while his mother was working as a road traffic controller.
1976: Birth of Shane Culkin
Culkin's brother, Shane, was born in 1976.
1979: Birth of Dakota Culkin
Culkin's sister, Dakota, was born in 1979.
August 26, 1980: Birth of Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Carson Culkin was born on August 26, 1980.
August 26, 1980: Birth of Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Carson Culkin was born on August 26, 1980, in New York City.
1982: Birth of Kieran Culkin
Culkin's brother, Kieran, was born in 1982.
1984: Birth of Quinn Culkin
Culkin's sibling, Quinn, was born in 1984.
1985: The Midnight Hour
Culkin appeared in the TV movie "The Midnight Hour" in 1985.
1987: Birth of Christian Culkin
Culkin's brother, Christian, was born in 1987.
1988: Appearance in "The Equalizer"
Culkin appeared in an episode of the television series "The Equalizer" in 1988.
1988: Film Debut in "Rocket Gibraltar"
Culkin made his film debut in "Rocket Gibraltar" in 1988.
1989: "See You in the Morning" and "Uncle Buck"
Culkin appeared in two films in 1989: "See You in the Morning" and "Uncle Buck."
1989: Birth of Rory Culkin
Culkin's brother, Rory, was born in 1989.
1990: "Home Alone" Success
Culkin's performance in "Home Alone," released in 1990, earned him critical acclaim and award nominations.
1990: Home Alone Premiere and Rise to Fame
Macaulay Culkin shot to fame for his role as Kevin McCallister in "Home Alone," released in 1990.
1991: My Girl
Culkin starred in the film "My Girl" in 1991.
1991: "Wish Kid," "Saturday Night Live," and "My Girl"
In 1991, Culkin starred in the animated series "Wish Kid," hosted "Saturday Night Live," and appeared in Michael Jackson's "Black or White" music video, in addition to his role in "My Girl."
1991: Appeared in Michael Jackson's 'Black or White' Music Video
In 1991, Macaulay Culkin appeared in Michael Jackson's 'Black or White' music video. This collaboration marked the beginning of their friendship, with Culkin later becoming the godfather to Jackson's children.
1992: "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" Earnings
Culkin earned $4.5 million for his role in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," released in 1992.
1992: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Macaulay Culkin reprised his role as Kevin McCallister in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," released in 1992.
1993: "The Good Son" and "The Nutcracker"
Culkin appeared in "The Good Son" and a filmed version of "The Nutcracker" in 1993.
1993: The Good Son and The Nutcracker
Culkin appeared in two films in 1993: "The Good Son" and "The Nutcracker."
1994: Three Film Appearances
Culkin appeared in three films in 1994: "Getting Even with Dad," "The Pagemaster," and "Richie Rich."
1994: Multiple Film Releases
Culkin starred in three films released in 1994: "Getting Even with Dad," "The Pagemaster," and "Richie Rich."
1995: Break from Acting
Culkin took a break from acting in 1995.
1998: Sonic Youth Music Video Appearance
Culkin appeared in the music video for Sonic Youth's song "Sunday" in 1998.
1998: Marriage to Rachel Miner
Culkin married actress Rachel Miner in 1998.
May 10, 2000: Death of Jennifer Adamson
Culkin's half-sister, Jennifer Adamson, died on May 10, 2000, from a drug overdose.
2000: Stage Debut in "Madame Melville"
Culkin returned to acting with a role in the play "Madame Melville" in London's West End in 2000.
2000: Separation from Rachel Miner
Culkin and Rachel Miner separated in 2000.
2000: Death of Jennifer Adamson
Culkin's half-sister, Jennifer Adamson, died in 2000.
May 2002: Relationship with Mila Kunis Begins
Culkin began dating actress Mila Kunis in May 2002.
2002: Divorce from Rachel Miner
Culkin and Rachel Miner divorced in 2002.
2003: "Will & Grace" and Film Roles
Culkin made a guest appearance on "Will & Grace" and starred in the films "Party Monster" and "Saved!" in 2003.
2003: Return to Acting
Culkin returned to acting with a guest appearance on "Will & Grace" and a role in the film "Party Monster" in 2003.
May 27, 2004: Interview on Larry King Live
Culkin discussed his childhood acting career, family conflicts, and retirement from acting at age 14 in a May 27, 2004, interview on "Larry King Live".
September 17, 2004: Arrest for Drug Possession
Culkin was arrested on September 17, 2004, in Oklahoma City for possession of marijuana and controlled substances.
October 15, 2004: Court Arraignment
Culkin was arraigned in court on October 15, 2004, for misdemeanor drug offenses.
June 9, 2005: Sentencing for Drug Offenses
Culkin received three one-year suspended prison sentences and a fine on June 9, 2005, after pleading guilty to misdemeanor drug offenses.
2005: VH1's 100 Greatest Kid-Stars
In 2005, Culkin was ranked 2nd on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid-Stars."
2005: Testified at Michael Jackson's Trial
In 2005, Macaulay Culkin testified at Michael Jackson's trial for sexual child abuse, stating that he had slept in bed with Jackson but was never molested. Culkin dismissed the allegations as 'absolutely ridiculous.'
September 2006: Filming of "Sex and Breakfast"
Filming for "Sex and Breakfast" took place in September 2006.
2006: Relocation to New York
By 2006, Culkin resided in New York while Kunis lived in Los Angeles.
2006: Publication of "Junior"
Culkin published his semi-autobiographical novel, "Junior," in 2006.
2006: Publication of "Junior"
Culkin's autobiography, "Junior," was published in 2006.
November 30, 2007: "Sex and Breakfast" Los Angeles Premiere
"Sex and Breakfast," starring Culkin, premiered in Los Angeles on November 30, 2007.
January 22, 2008: "Sex and Breakfast" DVD Release
"Sex and Breakfast" was released on DVD on January 22, 2008.
December 10, 2008: Death of Dakota Culkin
Culkin's older sister, Dakota, died on December 10, 2008, after being struck by a car.
2008: Death of Dakota Culkin
Culkin's sister, Dakota, passed away in 2008.
August 17, 2009: Appearance on WWE Raw
Culkin made a cameo appearance on WWE Raw on August 17, 2009.
September 3, 2009: Attended Michael Jackson's Burial
On September 3, 2009, Macaulay Culkin attended the burial of Michael Jackson. Culkin, a close friend of Jackson and the godfather to his children, showed his support by being present at this solemn event.
February 2010: Appearance in "The Park"
In February 2010, Culkin appeared in an episode of Poppy de Villeneuve's online series for The New York Times, "The Park".
January 3, 2011: Breakup with Mila Kunis
Culkin and Mila Kunis ended their relationship amicably after several months apart, as confirmed by Kunis's publicist on January 3, 2011.
April 2011: Appearance in "The Wrong Ferarri"
In April 2011, Culkin appeared in musician Adam Green's experimental film "The Wrong Ferarri," shot entirely on an iPhone.
December 2013: Viral Cheese Pizza Video
In December 2013, a viral video of Culkin eating cheese pizza, parodying Andy Warhol, was uploaded to YouTube to promote The Pizza Underground.
2013: The Pizza Underground Formation
Culkin co-founded the comedy rock band The Pizza Underground in 2013.
2013: Relocation to Paris
Culkin has lived in Paris since 2013.
January 24, 2014: The Pizza Underground Tour Begins
Culkin's band, The Pizza Underground, began their tour in Brooklyn on January 24, 2014.
May 2014: Rock City Performance Incident
In May 2014, Culkin walked off stage during a performance with The Pizza Underground at Rock City after fans began booing and throwing beer.
July 10, 2016: The Pizza Underground Disbands
On July 10, 2016, Culkin announced the split of The Pizza Underground, stating their next album would be their last.
July 2016: Compare the Market Ad
Culkin appeared in a television advertisement for Compare the Market in July 2016.
2016: The Pizza Underground Disbandment
The Pizza Underground disbanded in 2016.
January 2018: "Bunny Ears" Launch
Culkin launched his comedy website and podcast, "Bunny Ears", in January 2018, parodying celebrity-owned websites.
March 2018: Relationship with Brenda Song Confirmed
Reports in March 2018 confirmed Culkin's relationship with Brenda Song, his "Changeland" co-star.
December 2018: Name Change Announcement
Culkin announced in December 2018 his intention to legally change his middle name to "Macaulay Culkin" following an online vote.
December 19, 2018: Home Alone Google Assistant Ad
After 28 years, Culkin reprised his role as Kevin McCallister for a Google Assistant advertisement on December 19, 2018, recreating scenes from "Home Alone".
2018: Clarification on Family Finances
In 2018, Culkin clarified that he had not legally emancipated himself from his parents but had restructured his trust fund, removing his parents' control.
April 2019: Legal Name Change Completed
Culkin confirmed in April 2019 the completion of his legal name change to "Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin".
June 7, 2019: "Changeland" Release
Culkin appeared in Seth Green's film "Changeland", released on June 7, 2019.
August 2020: Viral 40th Birthday Tweet
Culkin's tweet on his 40th birthday in August 2020 became one of the most-liked tweets ever.
2020: Defended Michael Jackson in Esquire Interview
In a 2020 interview with Esquire, Macaulay Culkin defended Michael Jackson against allegations of child molestation, stating, 'I never saw anything; he never did anything.' Culkin has consistently defended Jackson over the years.
April 5, 2021: Birth of First Child
Brenda Song, Culkin's partner, gave birth to their son on April 5, 2021.
2021: American Horror Story
Culkin appeared in the tenth season of the anthology series "American Horror Story" in 2021.
2021: Appearance in "American Horror Story: Double Feature"
In 2021, Culkin was part of the starring cast of "American Horror Story: Double Feature", receiving critical acclaim for his role.
December 2022: Birth of Second Child
Culkin and Song welcomed their second child in December 2022.
2022: Joe Pesci on Culkin
In 2022, Joe Pesci spoke about Culkin's professionalism as a child actor on the set of "Home Alone."
December 1, 2023: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 1, 2023.
2023: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.