In a heartwarming reunion, Macaulay Culkin shared tearful moments with his "Home Alone" co-star Catherine O'Hara during his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony. The event, held on Friday, featured O'Hara delivering a touching speech that left Culkin visibly moved.
The Schitt's Creek star, aged 69, reflected on the years since they portrayed the iconic mother-son duo of Kate and Kevin McCallister in the 1990 Christmas classic "Home Alone" and its 1992 sequel. O'Hara commenced her speech by acknowledging the enduring global appeal of "Home Alone" and attributing it to Macaulay Culkin.
While recognizing the contributions of a stellar script and a wonderful director, O'Hara emphasized that it was Culkin's "perfect performance" that elevated the film to timeless status. She praised Culkin's ability to make acting appear effortlessly natural, stating, "You made acting look like the most natural thing in the world to do."
O'Hara delved into Culkin's early fame, describing him as a "superstar" and "one of the hottest leading young men in Hollywood" at the tender age of 10. She acknowledged the challenges of such early stardom and commended Culkin for possessing a certain quality recognized by the late John Hughes.
Speaking about Culkin's sense of humor, O'Hara deemed it a sign of intelligence in a child and a key to survival at any age. She appreciated Culkin for infusing his roles with a "sweet yet twisted, yet totally relatable" sense of humor.
Concluding her speech, O'Hara expressed gratitude to Culkin for including her, his "fake mom," in the celebration. The emotional moment culminated in a hug, with Culkin visibly moved, wiping away tears.
Other notable figures, including Natasha Lyonne and Culkin's longtime partner Brenda Song, also shared speeches during the ceremony. Culkin, in his own address, brought the event to a festive close with a famous line from "Home Alone," declaring, "To wrap things up and in the spirit of the holiday season, I just want to say, Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals."
