Macaulay Culkin’s sibling, Kieran, recently won a Golden Globe Award. Explore details about the seven Culkin siblings below.
Macaulay Culkin renowned former child star garnered support from his family at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2023. At 43 he welcomed his second child with longtime partner Brenda Song 35 in late 2022 but the extent of his family’s expansion remains unclear. Macaulay comes from a sizable family as his father actor Kit Culkin welcomed seven children with two different women. Six of Kit’s kids were born during his nearly two decade relationship with Patricia Brentrup while his eldest child Jennifer Adamson was born from his relationship with Adeena Van Wagoner While some of Kit’s children followed his footsteps into the entertainment industry the family has also faced profound loss. Jennifer Macaulay’s half sister passed away in 2000 due to drug-related complications. In 2008 tragedy struck again when Macaulay’s sister Dakota died from injuries sustained in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 29. On January 7, 2024, Macaulay’s younger brother Kieran Culkin aged 41 achieved a significant milestone by winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Succession. In his acceptance speech Kieran expressed gratitude to his mother Patricia Brentrup acknowledging her remarkable efforts in raising seven kids pretty much by herse lf In the press room after the win, Kieran reflected on his mother’s resilience, humorously adding Not just because of the sex she had with my father. For the woman she is And for having sex with my father. You don’t hear me thanking my dad.
Kieran Culkin born on September 30, 1982, shares a professional background with Macaulay having appeared alongside him in both Home Alone films as Kevin McCallister’s younger cousin Fuller. Kieran’s acting career continued through his teenage years featuring roles in films such as Father of the Bride its sequel She’s All That and The Cider House Rules. Taking a hiatus in the mid 2000s Kieran returned to the scene in 2010 landing roles in the ensemble cast of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and later earning acclaim for his portrayal of Roman Roy in the HBO series Succession. His outstanding performance earned him Emmy nominations in 2020 and 2022 Despite his success Kieran maintains a preference for a life away from the limelight Discussing the challenges of fame in a 2022 interview with Vanity Fair he shared insights into how people react to his presence especially when he is with his kids. Despite being accustomed to public attention Kieran finds it uncomfortable when people inadvertently invade his privacy by taking photos particularly when he is spending time with his family Married to Jazz Charton since 2013 Kieran has a son and a daughter. In a March 2023 interview he revealed that he hadn’t met Macaulay’s second born child due to the geographical distance between their residences. Unfortunately, Kieran faced a setback in May 2023 when his planned hosting of Saturday Night Live was canceled due to a writer’s strike. Although he had previously hosted the show in November 2021 the strike cut the season short impacting Kieran’s anticipated appearance Moving on to another Culkin sibling.
Kieran Culkin born on September 30, 1982, shares a professional background with Macaulay having appeared alongside him in both Home Alone films as Kevin McCallister’s younger cousin Fuller. Kieran’s acting career continued through his teenage years featuring roles in films such as Father of the Bride its sequel She’s All That and The Cider House Rules. Taking a hiatus in the mid 2000s Kieran returned to the scene in 2010 landing roles in the ensemble cast of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and later earning acclaim for his portrayal of Roman Roy in the HBO series Succession. His outstanding performance earned him Emmy nominations in 2020 and 2022 Despite his success Kieran maintains a preference for a life away from the limelight Discussing the challenges of fame in a 2022 interview with Vanity Fair he shared insights into how people react to his presence especially when he is with his kids. Despite being accustomed to public attention Kieran finds it uncomfortable when people inadvertently invade his privacy by taking photos particularly when he is spending time with his family Married to Jazz Charton since 2013 Kieran has a son and a daughter. In a March 2023 interview he revealed that he hadn’t met Macaulay’s second born child due to the geographical distance between their residences. Unfortunately Kieran faced a setback in May 2023 when his planned hosting of Saturday Night Live was canceled due to a writers strike. Although he had previously hosted the show in November 2021 the strike cut the season short impacting Kieran’s anticipated appearance Moving on to another Culkin sibling.
Rory Culkin born on July 21 1989 is also a younger brother to Macaulay Starting his acting career as a child he made his first appearance alongside Macaulay in the 1993 film The Good Son Over the years Rory continued to work in both film and TV taking on roles in notable films such as Signs (2002) and Lords of Chaos (2018) His performance in the TV mini-series Swarm in 2023 drew attention particularly for a unique nude scene featuring a bowl of strawberries inspired by a real life story shared by co-creator Donald Glover.
Shane Culkin born in 1976 represents the older generation of Culkin siblings While he dabbled in acting as a teen with a single IMDb credit for a 1989 appearance in the series Great Performances there is limited information about his professional endeavors and current lifestyle reflecting his preference for a private life.
Quinn Culkin born on November 8, 1984, is Macaulay’s younger sister Like her siblings she began acting as a child making a small appearance in Home Alone and later featuring in The Good Son After these early roles there is limited information about Quinn’s acting career and she similar to her brother Shane has chosen to stay out of the public eye.
Christian Culkin born on January 30, 1987, pursued a different path compared to his siblings who entered the entertainment industry. Making only one appearance in the 1994 film My Summer Story alongside his brother Kieran Christian’s involvement in the entertainment world remained minimal.
Dakota Culkin born on June 15, 1978 tragically lost her life in December 2008 after being struck by a car Despite not seeking the spotlight professionally Dakota contributed to the art department for the 2009 film Lost Soul Macaulay and Brenda Song honored her memory by naming their first child after Dakota In conclusion the Culkin family’s journey encompasses success tragedy and diverse paths chosen by its members From Macaulay’s iconic childhood roles to Kieran’s recent accolades and the varied pursuits of other siblings the Culkin’s navigate the complexities of fame personal challenges and the delicate balance between public and private life.
