‘Home Alone’ Director Explains How McCallister Parents Afforded Lavish Lifestyle

Chris Columbus reveals Kate McCallister was a successful fashion designer while Peter’s job remains unclear, debunking mob-related fan theories.

Director Chris Columbus confirmed that Kate McCallister, Kevin’s mother, was a highly successful fashion designer, with mannequins in the basement hinting at her profession.
Peter McCallister, Kevin’s father, might have worked in advertising based on writer John Hughes’ experiences, though Columbus admitted he could not recall specifics.
Columbus explicitly ruled out fan theories that Peter McCallister was involved in organized crime, despite Chicago’s history with such activity in the 1990s.
The McCallister family’s wealth enabled them to own a luxurious Chicago-area home and fund a 15-person trip to Paris, with some expenses covered by Peter’s brother.
The iconic Home Alone house, located in Winnetka, Illinois, recently sold for $5.25 million after being renovated and expanded in 2018.