What Is Macaulay Culkin's Net Worth, Salary, and Career Earnings?
Macaulay Culkin is an American actor with a net worth of $18 million. He became famous in the 1990s after starring in hit films like "Home Alone," "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "My Girl," and "Richie Rich." At the peak of his fame, he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, child or adult. Despite taking a break from acting in the late 1990s, Culkin has since returned to both television and film.
Culkin has often been the subject of tabloid stories, although he prefers to live a private life away from Hollywood’s limelight. Fellow actor and childhood friend Seth Green regularly defends Culkin's lifestyle. During an interview on Marc Maron's podcast (Marc Maron), Green emphasized that Culkin really doesn't care about media opinions and enjoys his life away from the spotlight.
Macaulay Culkin's Salary Per Movie
Here’s a breakdown of Culkin’s earnings from his significant films during his early career:
- "Uncle Buck" (1989): $40,000
- "Home Alone" (1990): $100,000
- "My Girl" (1991): $1 million
- "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992): $4.5 million
- "The Good Son" (1993): $1.5 million
- "Getting Even with Dad" (1994): $8 million
- "Richie Rich" (1994): $8 million
Total: $23.5 million
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Early Life
Macaulay Carson Culkin was born on August 26, 1980, in Manhattan, New York City. His father, Christopher Culkin, is a former Broadway actor, while his mother, Patricia Brentrup, worked in different roles. Macaulay was named after British historian and politician Thomas Babington Macaulay. He is one of seven children, with several siblings who also pursued acting. Culkin attended a Catholic school, St. Joseph's School of Yorkville, followed by the Professional Children's School.
Career
Culkin began his career at the young age of four, appearing in small theatre productions, TV movies, and minor film roles. His breakout role came in 1990 with "Home Alone," where he played the iconic Kevin McCallister. For this role, he received a Golden Globe nomination and won both an American Comedy Award and a Young Artist Award. He continued his success with other notable roles in films such as "My Girl," "The Good Son," and "Richie Rich."
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After Acting Hiatus
In 1998, Culkin returned to acting with a music video appearance for Sonic Youth's "Sunday." He then took on roles in plays and films such as "Party Monster" and "Saved!" While continuing to work in film, he also did voice work for Seth Green's "Robot Chicken" and published a book, "Junior," in 2006. Culkin also ventured into experimental films and formed a comedy rock band called The Pizza Underground, which eventually split in 2016.
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Google Ad
In 2018, Culkin reprised his role as Kevin McCallister in a popular Google Assistant ad, recreating scenes from "Home Alone" with a modern twist. He was paid $1 million for this commercial, which gained significant attention and acclaim.
Personal Life
Macaulay was previously married to actress Rachel Miner from 1998 to 2002 and was later engaged to Mila Kunis. Since 2017, he’s been in a relationship with his "Changeland" co-star Brenda Song. The couple has two children together, the first born in April 2021 and the second in December 2022.
Real Estate
Culkin owns properties in New York City and Paris. In August 2022, he and Brenda Song bought an $8 million home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, previously owned by Kiefer Sutherland. They sold their previous Los Angeles home around the same time.
