Macaulay Culkin Confesses Love to Fiancée Brenda Song at Walk of Fame Ceremony, Moving Her to Tears
- Macaulay Culkin, the 43-year-old "Home Alone" star, marked a significant milestone in his career by receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- This event marked Culkin's first public appearance with his fiancée, Brenda Song, and their two children.
- During the ceremony, Culkin gave an emotional tribute to Song, emphasizing her and their children's profound impact on his life.
Macaulay Culkin with his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 1, 2023 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Macaulay Culkin marked a significant milestone in his career by receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The former child star, a prominent figure in the film industry, is best known for his unforgettable role as Kevin McCallister in the holiday franchise, "Home Alone." His acting career, spanning over four decades, has left an indelible mark on Hollywood.
Macaulay Culkin at the American Comedy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California in 1991 | Source: Getty Images
Thirty years after rising to fame, Culkin's contribution to cinema has been immortalized with the 2,765th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The event, which took place on Friday, December 1, 2023, was a touching tribute to his lasting legacy and influence in the entertainment world.
Macaulay Culkin at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
The Hollywood veteran has maintained a private life, especially concerning his family, in the years following his rise to fame. However, the actor made an exception for this significant day in his life.
Macaulay Culkin's First-Ever Appearance with Fiancée and Two Sons
Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song and their sons at Hollywood Walk of Fame Star on December 1, 2023 in LA | Source: Getty Images
This special event was made even more memorable as it was the first public appearance of Culkin's expanding family. His fiancée, Brenda Song, known for her role in the Disney Channel comedy "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," and their two kids, an infant boy, Carson Song Culkin, and a 2-year-old son, Dakota Song Culkin, all came out to support him.
Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song and their son Dakota at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
The doting father was captured tenderly, kissing his younger son's head, who was dressed in a gray knit vest and had a pacifier in his mouth. The couple's older son displayed a mohawk while seated on a friend's lap, right behind his parents.
The Hollywood duo became first-time parents when they welcomed their eldest child, Dakota, in Los Angeles in April 2021. He was named after his father's late sister, who tragically died in 2008. The pair secretly welcomed their second child, Carson Song Culkin, in 2022.
Macaulay Culkin and his son at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Macaulay Culkin's Emotional Speech to Brenda Song Filled With Tears
During the ceremony, Culkin delivered a heartfelt tribute to his fiancée, whom he proposed to a little more than a year before welcoming their youngest son.
The "My Girl" star expressively addressed Song, "You are absolutely everything. You're my champion. You're the only person happier for me today than I am. You're not only the best woman I've ever known, you're the best person I've ever known." The movie star teared up as he continued:
"You've given me all my purpose. You've given me family."
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 01, 2023 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
As Brenda wiped away a tear, Culkin lightened the atmosphere with a humorous note, joking, "After the birth of our two boys, you've become one of my three favorite people." The actor concluded his speech for his beloved woman, confessing, "I love you. I love you so much."
When asked about the significance of sharing this moment with his sons, Culkin proudly said they are pretty much "the whole reason" behind everything he and Song get to do now.
Brenda Song at the star ceremony where Macaulay Culkin is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
The father of two fondly admitted that he and his love can't recall life before welcoming kids, emphasizing the profound impact of becoming parents on their lives.
In part, Song once said about her fiancé, "People don't realize how incredibly kind and loyal and sweet and smart he is." The famed TV star added that what makes her beloved unique is that he is unapologetically himself and has accepted who he is.