Macaulay Culkin Net Worth

Macaulay Culkin is one of the most famous child actors of all time, who rose to stardom with his iconic role as Kevin McCallister in the Home Alone franchise. He has a net worth of $18 million as of September 2023, according to various sources.

In this article, we will explore Macaulay Culkin’s career, lifestyle, income sources, and social media presence. We will also answer some frequently asked questions about the former child star and his net worth.

Macaulay Culkin Biography

Name	Macaulay Carson Culkin
Birth day	August 26, 1980
Birth place	Manhattan, New York City
Age	43 years old
Birth sign	Virgo
Nationality	American
Mother	Patricia Brentrup
Father	Christopher Culkin
Spouse	Brenda Song (2021-present)
Siblings	Shane Culkin, Kieran Culkin, Quinn Culkin, Christian Culkin, Rory Culkin, Dakota Culkin (deceased)
College	None

Macaulay Culkin Net Worth

Macaulay Culkin’s net worth is estimated at $18 million as of September 2023. He made most of his money from his acting career, especially from the Home Alone franchise. He earned $100,000 for the first film and $4.5 million for the sequel. He also made $8 million each for Getting Even with Dad and Richie Rich. Altogether, he earned $23.5 million from his seven films between 1989 and 1994, which is equivalent to $40 million today after adjusting for inflation.

Culkin did not have access to his finances until he turned 18, as his parents controlled his money until then. He revealed in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres that he never realized he was wealthy until he was an adult. He also said that he does not spend much money and lives a simple life.

Culkin still earns royalties from his films, especially during the holiday season when Home Alone is aired on TV. He also makes money from his other projects, such as his website Bunny Ears, his podcast of the same name, his cameo appearances on TV shows like American Horror Story and Righteous Gemstones, and his endorsement deals with brands like Google Assistant and Compare the Market.

About Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin started his acting career at the age of four, appearing in theater productions and TV movies. His big break came in 1989, when he starred alongside John Candy in Uncle Buck. The following year, he landed the role that made him a household name: Kevin McCallister in Home Alone. The film was a huge success, grossing over $476 million worldwide and earning Culkin a Golden Globe nomination.

Some of his other notable films as a child star include:

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
My Girl (1991)
The Good Son (1993)
Richie Rich (1994)
The Pagemaster (1994)

Culkin also became friends with Michael Jackson, appearing in his music video for “Black or White” and becoming the godfather of his daughter Paris.

Culkin retired from acting in 1994, at the age of 14, after a legal dispute with his parents over his fortune. He returned to the industry in the early 2000s, appearing in independent films such as Party Monster (2003), Saved! (2004), and Sex and Breakfast (2007). He also ventured into other fields, such as music, writing, podcasting, and comedy.

Some interesting stories about Macaulay Culkin’s net worth are:

In 2018, he announced that he would legally change his name to “Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin” after fans voted in a public poll.
In 2020, he tweeted “Hey guys, wanna feel old. I’m 40. You’re welcome.” on his birthday, making fun of his age and fame.
In 2021, he welcomed his first child with actress Brenda Song, whom he married earlier that year. They named their son Dakota Song Culkin after Culkin’s late sister who died in a car accident in 2008.