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Now, nearly three decades have passed, the Home Alone cast has changed quite a bit. Their career and personal life may have some information about them now that will surprise you. Are you ready for the update?

Many people still claim that Home Alone is one of their favorite Christmas movies. For anyone who has watched the movie Home Alone over and over again during their childhood years, even when they grow up and still likes to watch it again, it will probably be quite a surprise to remember that the first part of the movie was broadcast. was 27 years ago.

Now, nearly 3 decades have passed, the cast has changed quite a lot. Their career and personal life may have some information about them now that will surprise you. Are you ready for the update?

Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister

Macaulay Culkin (Photo: Internet)

Home Alone is the highest-grossing action comedy of all time in the US, as of 2011. When mentioning Home Alone, you can never forget Macaulay Culkin – the boy who 27 years ago attracted people. watched by his bright eyes and adorable mischievous look. 

The film brought Macaulay’s name to stardom, received the attention of the media and press, and was sought after by directors.

It can be said that Macaulay was a famous child star nearly 3 decades ago. After Home Alone, Macaulay participated in a series of other films such as The Good Son, The Nucracker, Getting Evan with Dad, Richie Rich… with a salary of 1 million USD for each role. 

After that, he suddenly became closer to star Michael Jackson and this relationship was the first stepping stone that brought him to the mud of life, slipping into deadlocks.

From a bright face of world cinema, Macaulay suddenly became the focus of the press with a series of scandals. 

The beginning of this decline was when his parents broke up and fought over his huge fortune.

 During puberty, Macaulay should have needed guidance and direction from his family, but instead, what he encountered was sadness.

 At the age of 15, Macaulay only reminds people of scandals and short-lived love affairs. He even got married when he was 17 years old and broke up just 2 years later.

Stuck, slipping in the mud, Macaulay befriended the “brown fairy” and in 2004, he was also arrested by the police for carrying stimulants while walking on the streets of Oklahoma, USA.

 He received a suspended sentence, paid a fine, and Macaulay’s career could be said to have ended from there.

 Instead of the handsome image of the past, Macaulay only impressed the public with his shabby, “seriously degraded” appearance, old age, and sloppy clothes.

Instead of the handsome image of the past, Macaulay only impressed the public with his shabby, “seriously degraded” appearance, old age, and sloppy clothes. (Photo: Internet)

No one can think that this is the mischievous Macaulay boy from before. (Photo: Internet)

However, recently, it seems that Macaulay has gradually stepped out of that deep hole and gradually returned to his film career. 

Currently, he plays supporting roles, including a guest role on The Jim Gaffigan Show. In particular, at the end of June, news sites simultaneously reported that the Home Alone star was preparing to return in the movie Chageland (directed by Seth Green). 

The film stars Macaulay’s current girlfriend, Brenda Song. With this decision by Macaulay, the public and experts are looking forward to the glorious return of the once famous Macaulay.

But now, it seems that Macaulay has stood up and started over. (Photo: Internet)

Macaulay and girlfriend Brenda Song. (Photo: Internet)

Catherine O’Hara – mother

In Home Alone, the second most remembered character is the role of mother Kate McCallister.

 Before having her memorable role in Home Alone, she participated in many films such as Beetlejuice, Dick Tracy and SCTV. It can be said that she has a quite successful career.

 Each won a prestigious Emmy Award and had many impressive roles in a series of subsequent films. 

The films she participated in include Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show and A Mighty Wind. In addition, she is also a voice actress of many famous animated films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas.

“Heartless” mother forgot her child at home on Christmas. (Photo: Internet)

Catherine O’Hara now. (Photo: Internet)

In Home Alone, she was judged as a “heartless” mother of four when she forgot her children without realizing it. In real life, she has a happy home with her husband, director Bo Welch, and two sons.

John Heard – father

Before participating in Home Alone, actor John Heard once thought that this movie would fail miserably. However, he still accepted the role because he wanted to bring his son to work with him and film with other children. He is veteran actor John Heard, born in 1946.

His acting career began in the 1970s and continued until later years. He participated in many roles and was admired by many people for his talent.

 Each year, he participates in an average of 1 to 2 movies. In total, during his 40-year career, John has appeared in 105 movies and 67 television series.

Actor John Heard. (Photo: Internet)

However, on July 21, 2017, the handsome father in Home Alone passed away at the age of 71 from a heart attack.

He passed away at the age of 71 from a heart attack. (Photo: Internet)

Devin Ratray – eldest brother

Devin Ratray (Photo: Internet)

In the movie, it can be said that little Kevin is bullied the most by his eldest brother Buzz. The role is played by actor Devin Ratray. 

He is an American actor and singer, born in 1977. In his acting career, it can be said that the role of Buzz McCallister in Home Alone (the role of the eldest brother) is the most famous and notable role.

by Deven. After the final part in the Home Alone series, Devin continued his acting career, participating in several special roles. 

Nowadays, he still participates in many film projects and most notably his roles in Nebraska (as Cole, 2013) and Blue Ruin (as Ben Gaffney).

(Photo: Internet)

Joe Pesci – robber leader Harry Lime

Participating in Home Alone as the leader of a gang of two robbers, Joe Pesci is an actor who is admired by many people when he accepts to act in this movie, because he is a veteran actor. . It can be said that Home Alone is not a high-art film, but it can demonstrate Joe’s ability to play a humorous role. 

In the movie, he made the audience laugh freely in the scenes where the robber, despite being big, still could not avoid the pranks of the boy Kevin.

Although the leader of the robber Harry Lime is big, he still cannot avoid the pranks of little boy Kevin. (Photo: Internet)

Like actor John Heard, Joe’s career began long before Home Alone began filming.

 And after the movie ended, he continued his acting career but officially retired from his career in 1999, only participating in a few cameo roles.

 However, at the age of 74, he surprised fans when he confirmed that he would participate in The Irishman (released in 2019).

He is currently 74 years old. (Photo: Internet)

Daniel Stern – Harry’s accomplice

It can be said that, along with Macaulay and Joe, actor Daniel Stern brought refreshing laughter to viewers.

In Home Alone, he played the clumsy robber Marv Merchants, who suffered the most pain brought by the boy Kevin.

He was born in 1957, is an American television and film actor, and is also a director and screenwriter. 

He started his acting career in 1979 and his most successful role was the role of Marv Merchants in Home Alone.

The clumsy robber Marv Merchants is the one who suffered the most pain brought by the boy Kevin. (Photo: Internet)

After this movie, Daniel participated in many roles in other film projects such as City Slickers, Very Bad Things, Otis and a series of other television shows. 

Most recently, he played Marty Dobbs in the Netflix series Love. He was also nominated for the Funniest Supporting Actor category at the American Comedy Awards for his role in the movie City Slickers.

(Photo: Internet)

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