Almost 35 years ago, young Kevin McCallister had to defend his family home from wet bandits! Three decades later and with a sequel in 1992, the alone at home Movies have become a staple of the holiday season. After the success of the first film, the sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York It became as beloved as the first. The films not only established their child and adult actors as important comedic actors, but they also achieved much more.
Featuring two Christmas classics, the film has spawned four more sequels. home alone 3, released in 1997, it did not include any of the original characters or cast. Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House (2002) again featured Kevin McAllister and Marv, but the characters were recast for the television movie. Home Alone: The Christmas Heist premiered on ABC Family in 2012 and also focused on a new family, with no original cast members. The most recent sequel, Home sweet home alonepremiered on Disney+ in 2021. Like the more recent sequels, it introduces a new family and a new group of characters.
Of course, these stars have also paid homage to their ’90s Christmas movie roots. Over the years, families from across the country have gathered to watch these ’90s classics and more of their favorite Christmas movies. Check out what the stars of the movie like. Macaulay Culkin And even more so today!
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin was only 10 years old when alone at home It hit theaters on November 16, 1990. Two years later, he reprized the role of Kevin for the film’s sequel. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. But the young actor was already a real star! Macaulay grew up with a lot of major credits on his resume. In 1991 he starred in the emotional film. my girl next to Anna Chlumsky. After the huge success he received at such a young age, fame really began to take its toll on the young actor.
Macaulay struggled with addiction for some time, but has since been clean and sober. Her career is also getting new life, with roles in shows like doll face and the tenth season of American horror story. Macaulay was in a relationship with the actress. Mila Kunis for almost a decade before separating in 2010. He has been in a committed relationship with actress. Brenda Song since 2017. On April 5, 2021, he and Brenda welcomed their first child together. The child, a baby, was named in honor of Macaulay’s late sister, dakotawho passed away in 2018. Macaulay and Brenda welcomed their second child in late 2022. Brenda and her two children joined Macaulay when he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 1, 2023. During the ceremony, Macaulay called Brenda and her children his “three favorite people.”
Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci He was already a certified living legend when he took on the role of Harry in alone at homereprising the role in the 1992 sequel. The actor won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the ’90s. good friendsthe same year alone at home came out – talk about reach! Since then, Joe has continued to play cunning and imposing characters in films such as Casino, my cousin vinny, the good shepherdand more.
More recently, Joe appeared alongside Robert De Niro and Pacino in the 2019 Oscar-nominated film The Irish. The film brought together the three screen legends and the acclaimed director. Martin Scorsese. For his work, Joe was nominated for Best Performance by a Supporting Actor at the 2020 Oscars.
Daniel Stern
Daniel Stern He was Joe Pesci’s right-hand man in alone at home and home alone 2. Daniel played dimwitted Marv, who worked with Joe’s Harry to rob houses and wreak havoc during the holidays. Between the two films, Daniel appeared in the film. city slicks along with great comedy billy crystal.
After the success of the alone at home films, Daniel appeared in small roles in both film and television. He appeared in Drew BarrymoreDirectorial debut in 2009. beat itthe 2014 series manhattanand played Bill Easton in the Hulu series. Strident with Aidy Bryant. He also worked behind the camera, with seven directing credits to his name!
long before alone at home, Daniel has been married to the actress. Laura Mattos since 1980. The couple has three children, including their eldest son. Henrywho is a senator from the state of California. Daniel has promoted his son’s political campaigns in instagram.
Catherine O’Hara
Like his co-stars, Catherine O’Hara She was a true legend in the making when she played Kevin’s mother, Kate McCallister, in alone at home and home alone 2. After flexing her comedy muscles, Catherine appeared in films such as best of show and collaborated with Tim Burton and director Henry Selick for He Nightmare before Christmas.
In addition to a series of small voice roles in films such as Monster House and over the hedgeCatherine also returned to her comedy roots. From 2015 to 2020, Catherine played Moira Rose on the beloved comedy series. Schitt’s Creek. For her work on the show’s final season, Catherine won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Unfortunately, Catherine died on January 30, 2026. She was 71 years old.
kieran culkin
While his brother was the main focus of the original films, kieran culkin He made a few cameos as cousin Fuller McAllister in both alone at home and Home alone 2. He also had supporting roles in both father of the bride movies, but as he grew older, he landed some bigger roles, including Igby falls in 2002.
As an adult, Kieran was involved in a wide range of projects including Scott Pilgrim vs. the world, but her best-known project came in 2018 when she starred in the critically acclaimed HBO series. Succession like Roman Roy. His performance on the show earned him much praise and three Primetime Emmy nominations in 2020, 2022, and 2023. Outside of acting, he has been married to jazz menu since 2013 and they have two children.
John listened
John listenedwho played Kevin’s father, Peter McCallister, in alone at home and home alone 2, He was also incredibly well known at the time the two films were released, as were his co-stars. John appeared in films such as Big next to Tom Hanks and even earned an Emmy nomination for his work on The Sopranos. After the alone at home films, John continued to appear in critically acclaimed films and television shows.
In 2000, he played Tony Smith in the Oscar-winning film. poutand in 2004 he flexed his comedic muscles again in the film white chicks. Before his death in July 2017, John worked with the Oscar winner. Laura Dern in 2018 The story and appeared in guest roles on shows such as NCIS and more. Many in Hollywood mourned him after his shocking death at the age of 71.
Devin Ratray
Who would Kevin McCallister be without his older brother Buzz? Actor Devin Ratray He was given the task of being the world’s worst big brother in alone at home and home alone 2. Like a buzz, devin He teased Macaulay’s Kevin mercilessly, but he may also have prepared the young man to defend his home at the penultimate moment! after the alone at home films, Devin continued acting in several films and television shows.
In 2013, he appeared in the critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated film. Nebraska and in 2017 he starred alongside funny ladies like Ilana Glazer and Kate McKinnon in hard night. That same year he played Nate Henry in the HBO series. Mosaic and in 2019 he played Stephen in the critically acclaimed film. Scammers.
Devin’s name also made headlines in December 2021, when it was reported that he and his girlfriend went through a nasty breakup. He was even accused of strangling his ex, according to a police report obtained by Page sixbut no charges were brought against the actor. Following the allegations, New York authorities announced that they were investigating rape allegations leveled against the actor in August 2022, according to cnn. The actor denied the rape accusations.
