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Macaulay Culkin Says He’s ‘Technically’ Retired, Working Only When a Project Lures Him

On the SmartLess podcast, he describes choosing occasional roles on his own terms thanks to financial independence from his childhood career.

Overview

  • The 45-year-old told SmartLess he repeatedly “unretires” for select gigs, then steps back again, saying “every gig is my last.”
  • He left acting at 14 after Richie Rich and quit for nearly a decade to attend school and experience a normal teen life.
  • Culkin said he received the “lion’s share” of his childhood earnings, giving him the freedom to stop working.
  • He now takes jobs for “pay, pleasure, prestige,” emphasizing enjoyment over necessity.
  • Recent appearances include a voice role in Zootopia 2 and a part in Fallout season 2 on Prime Video.