Macaulay Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (6 photos + 1 video)
Category: Stars, Famous people, PEGI 0+
4 December 2023
At this event, the actor was reunited with his on-screen mom from Home Alone.
Culkin couldn't hold back his tears during his speech.
43-year-old actor Macaulay Culkin received a personal star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Home Alone star teared up as he gave an emotional speech at the event.
“Thank you to the Walk of Fame committee for honoring me with this honor. I feel so much respect. There are so many people here that I love, and to feel like they all love you back is just amazing,” Culkin said.
The event featured a momentous reunion. 69-year-old actress Catherine O'Hara, who played the mother of Culkin's character in Home Alone, came to congratulate the actor.
“I know you put in a really big effort, but at the same time, your acting seemed like the most natural thing in the world,” O'Hara said, recalling his work in “Home Alone.” She also mentioned the insane popularity of the franchise and the overwhelming fame that befell young Culkin. According to the actress, his sense of humor and intelligence ultimately helped him survive.
“Thank you for inviting me, your on-screen mom, who left you home alone not once, but twice, to share this happy occasion,” the actress concluded. - I am so proud of you".
In his speech, Culkin also warmly thanked his beloved Brenda Song, with whom he has two sons. “You gave me everything. You gave me a family,” said the actor.