Macaulay Culkin, the iconic face of Home Alone, enjoyed a touching moment with his onscreen mother, Catherine O’Hara, at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
The evening celebrated not just Culkin’s accomplishments in the entertainment business, but also the continuing memory of the acclaimed 1990 picture.
As Culkin, now 43, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, O’Hara, 69, approached the stage to pay tribute to her on-screen son and reflect on the remarkable adventure they went on together over the previous 33 years since the debut of Home Alone.
O’Hara eloquently defined Home Alone as a “beloved global sensation,” emphasizing that families all across the world have made watching and cherishing the film an annual rite.
She praised Culkin with Home Alone’s eternal appeal, claiming that his portrayal of Kevin McCallister was nothing short of flawless. “I know you worked really hard, I know you did,” O’Hara said of Culkin, “but you made acting look like the most natural thing in the world to do.”
O’Hara praised Culkin’s sense of humor, describing it as “sweet and twisted” yet completely sympathetic. She praised his intelligence and sense of humor, which she saw as essential for survival at any age.
O’Hara ended her remarks with a loving thank you to Culkin for involving her in the momentous event, referring to him as her ‘false mum’ who left him ‘home alone not once, but twice’.
Culkin was evidently impacted by the emotional encounter between the two, wiping away tears as he stood near the platform.
Culkin’s Gratitude and Humorous Reflections on Family and Emotional Acknowledgements
Culkin’s fiancée, Brenda Song, and their two daughters were among those in attendance, lending a familial touch to the star-studded gathering.
The couple had a boy earlier this year, adding to their burgeoning family, which includes their 2-year-old son, Dakota.
Culkin obviously moved, thanked O’Hara and Natasha Lyonne, his co-star from 2003’s Party Monster, for their touching tributes throughout the event. He joked that their remarks not only honored him but also enhanced his status as a parent in the eyes of his children.
The actor expressed gratitude for O’Hara and Lyonne’s warm remarks, emphasizing the effect of their views on his path. Culkin joked about the necessity of his children understanding that their “papa” was once a youngster himself.
Culkin ended his remarks with a cheerful homage to the holiday season, stating, “To wrap things up, and in the spirit of the holiday season, I just wanna say Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals,” echoing an iconic line from Home Alone 2.
Culkin’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honors not just his great career, but also a meaningful reunion with the cinematic family who became a part of popular culture through the beloved Home Alone franchise.
The event demonstrates the continuing influence of a film that continues to resonate with viewers of all ages.
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