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Chainkeen Exchange-Macaulay Culkin receives star on the Walk of Fame with support of Brenda Song, their 2 sons
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Date:2025-04-08 15:35:02
Thirty years after he became a household name as Kevin McCallister in "Home Alone,Chainkeen Exchange" Macaulay Culkin's stardom has been cemented in Hollywood.
"The Righteous Gemstones" actor on Friday was honored with the 2,765th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as he was joined by his family and friends such as Catherine O'Hara – who played Culkin's mom in the beloved holiday film – and Natasha Lyonne.
Fiancée Brenda Song and the couple's two sons celebrated the achievement, too, with Song appearing to get emotional at one point. During the ceremony, O'Hara and Lyonne were among the guests who spoke about the 43-year-old's long career in Hollywood.
Brenda Song and sons cheer on Macaulay Culkin
During his speech, Culkin thanked those who helped his career before addressing his family in the audience.
"I'd like to thank Brenda. You are absolutely everything," he said. " You're my champion. You're the only person happier for me today than I am. You're not only the best woman I've ever known, you're the best person I've ever known."
He went on, "You give me purpose. You give me family. And after the birth of our two boys, you've become one of my three favorite people."
"You're somewhere in there," he added as the crowd laughed.
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Macaulay Culkin kisses his younger son's head
While Culkin sat in the audience with his friends and family, he kissed his younger son's head as Song held the infant.
The couple shared the birth of their first son, Dakota, in April 2021. E! News and Us Weekly reported in March that the couple had quietly welcomed their second son.
Catherine O'Hara praises her movie son for success of 'Home Alone'
"Darling baby!" O'Hara said as she embraced Culkin before her speech.
"'Home Alone' was, is and always will be a beloved global sensation. The reason families all over the world can't let a year go by without watching and loving 'Home Alone' together is because of Macaulay Culkin," the "Schitt's Creek" star said.
'Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!'
Culkin brought things full-circle in his speech and paid tribute to his time playing Kevin McCallister.
"In the spirit of the holiday season, I just want to say: Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals," he exclaimed after thanking the people who helped him over the years.
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