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Macaulay Culkin Reflects on 30-Year Estrangement from Father Kit Culkin

The actor reiterated allegations of abuse and resentment while discussing how his past shaped his parenting approach on a recent podcast.

Macaulay Culkin is reflecting on his 30-year estrangement from his father, Christopher "Kit" Culkin, who he has previously accused of abuse.
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(From left) Quinn Culkin, Seth Green, Rory Culkin, Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song and Paris Jackson attend a ceremony honoring Macaulay Culkin with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Overview

  • Macaulay Culkin revealed on the 'Sibling Revelry' podcast that he has not spoken to his father, Kit Culkin, in over 30 years, maintaining a complete estrangement from him.
  • The actor has accused Kit Culkin of being physically and mentally abusive during his childhood, describing him as 'narcissistic' and 'the worst person' he has ever known.
  • Culkin believes his father resented him for his early success as a child actor, which he says contributed to their strained relationship and Kit's harsh treatment of him.
  • The estrangement extends to all of Kit Culkin's children and grandchildren, none of whom maintain contact with him, according to Macaulay.
  • Now a father of two, Culkin shared that his difficult relationship with his father has deeply influenced his own parenting philosophy and contributed to his personal growth.