Macaulay Culkin In Tears Hugs 'Fake Mom' Catherine O'Hara 30 Years After She 'Left' Him Home Alone Twice

• Macaulay Culkin and Catherine O'Hara became iconic for their roles as Kevin and Kate McCallister in "Home Alone."
• Culkin was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 1, 2023, three decades after the release of "Home Alone."
• At the Walk of Fame ceremony, O'Hara gave an emotional speech, leading to a heartfelt reunion with Culkin, who was moved to tears.

Macaulay Culkin and Catherine O'Hara brought to life an unforgettable mother-son duo in "Home Alone." At just 10, Culkin brought Kevin McCallister to life with his clever antics, while O’Hara, at 36, infused the role of his film mother, Kate McCallister, with heartfelt warmth and resolve.

Their performances in the holiday movie, beloved by millions around the world, made them iconic characters. The two stars' relationship is most vividly illustrated when, due to a mix-up, Kate leaves Kevin at home during a family vacation.

The incident led to adventurous and perilous events during the boy’s solitary holiday. It took several years for Culkin to meet up with the actress, and this time it was a special event honoring his achievements.

Culkin and O’Hara Reunite 3 Decades After "Home Alone"

Thirty years after the release of the iconic film "Home Alone," Culkin received a significant honor, being awarded the 2,765th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This milestone event took place on December 1, 2023, marking a special moment in his celebrated acting career, which he began as a child.

At the age of 42, the actor’s Walk of Fame star celebrates his enduring impact and continued contributions to the entertainment industry. Notably, his on-screen mother O’Hara, now 69 years old, attended the ceremony, underscoring the enduring connection and impact of their roles from three decades prior​.

O’Hara's Emotional Speech for Culkin at the Walk of Fame

After Culkin received his well-deserved star, O’Hara delivered an emotional speech. She reminisced about his rise to fame, stating, "'Home Alone' was, is, and always will be a beloved global sensation... because of Macaulay Culkin."

The actress praised her co-star’s natural acting skills, saying, “You made acting look like the most natural thing in the world... as if we’d ambushed this real little boy named Kevin to make a movie."

She also reflected on Culkin’s challenges as a child star and lauded his sense of humor, a key to his survival and success. Concluding her speech, the actress playfully thanked her on-screen son for including "your fake mom that left you home alone not once but twice."

The emotional reunion culminated in a heartfelt hug, during which Culkin - visibly moved - wiped away tears. In 2015, O'Hara revealed on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," how she met years before his Walk of Fame event.

The actress said they hadn't seen each other for years, and then a year and a half before the interview, they met up at a Martin Mull art opening. When he spotted her, he came over and said, "Mommy," and she hilariously responded by saying, "Baby."

O'Hara's husband demanded they get a photo together, with Culkin living in Paris at the time and the actress recalling how "lovely" he looked while doing very well. Showing how bonded they still are, she revealed how happy she was to see him and said she loves him.