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‘Home Alone’ Star Macaulay Culkin’s Kids Unaware of His Iconic Role
[City, State] – [Date] – Macaulay Culkin, the star of the beloved Christmas film “Home Alone,” recently revealed a surprising detail about his family’s holiday traditions: his two young children, aged three and four, are completely unaware that their father is the star of the movie they watch.
In a recent interview on the “On Film…With Kevin McCarthy” podcast, Culkin shared the amusing anecdote. Despite watching “Home Alone” and even seeing old family photos, his children have failed to connect him with the character of Kevin McCallister.
“They have no idea it’s me,” Culkin said. “They watch ‘Home Alone.’ They go, ‘That’s Kevin.'” He recounted an instance where his eldest son saw a childhood photo of him and remarked that the boy in the picture looked like Kevin, remaining oblivious to the connection.
Culkin seems to be enjoying the situation, stating, “Gotta keep up the illusion for as long as Santa Claus.” He expressed excitement about sharing other films from his career with his children as they get older, including “Uncle Buck.”
The actor also noted that his eldest son believes he is Kevin, something Culkin sees as a testament to how much kids identify with the character. He looks forward to the moment his children finally realize the truth, anticipating either a sudden revelation while watching the movie or a spoiler from another child at school.
“It’s gonna dawn on them all of a sudden,” Culkin said. “And then it’s gonna be like, ‘Uh huh. Yeah, it’s been me. It’s been me all along.'”
Fans are eagerly awaiting the story of when Culkin’s children finally discover the secret, adding another layer of charm to the already beloved “Home Alone” legacy.
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