Macaulay Culkin, best known for his role in Home Alone, posted on Instagram about celebrating Father’s Day despite his complicated relationship with his own dad. He received a care package full of Star Wars merchandise from Lucasfilm and chose to focus on celebrating his two children with his fiancée, Brenda Song. Their first child, Dakota, was born in April 2021, followed by their second child, Carson, in December 2022.
Father’s Day in Macaulay’s household is treated as a special day, with fun activities planned for the boys. He thanked Lucasfilm for the care package, noting that it was more for his children to enjoy than for himself. Macaulay emphasized that Father’s Day is about the people who make him feel like a father, shifting the focus away from his complicated history with his own father, Kit.
Macaulay rose to fame at a young age with the success of the Home Alone movies, which also featured his younger brothers Kieran and Rory. His parents, Kit and Patricia Brentrup, managed his career and those of his siblings. Kit and Brentrup separated in 1995, prompting Macaulay and Kieran to distance themselves from their dad during their teenage years. Macaulay named his firstborn daughter Dakota after his late sister, who tragically passed away in 2008 at age 29.
Kieran, now 41, publicly praised his mother for her dedication in raising seven kids by herself in a studio apartment. He credited her for his upbringing and success, a sentiment he shared while accepting an Emmy Award for his role on Succession. Macaulay’s mother, Brentrup, was unfortunately unable to attend his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony due to health issues, further highlighting the challenges the family has faced over the years.
Macaulay’s engagement to Brenda Song in 2022 marked a new chapter for him as a father, shifting his focus to creating special moments with his children. Despite his complex family history, Macaulay expressed gratitude for the love and support he receives from his fiancée and children. As he navigates Father’s Day on his own terms, Macaulay continues to evolve as a father and prioritize the well-being of his family above all else.
