December 16th 2024.
Macaulay Culkin, the beloved star of the 1990 Christmas classic Home Alone, recently revealed that he almost purchased the iconic house from the film when it went up for sale earlier this year. However, he ultimately decided against it for a very understandable reason.
The house, located in the Winnetka area of Chicago, Illinois, was listed for a staggering $5.25 million. It boasts five bedrooms and six bathrooms and was used as the exterior for both Home Alone and its 1992 sequel. Culkin, who rose to fame playing the mischievous Kevin McCallister in the franchise, shared that he had considered buying the property as a fun gesture, but ultimately decided against it due to his busy schedule and the fact that he is now a parent.
"I had half a mind to buy it - just for giggles," Culkin shared with the audience at a screening of the film at Illinois' Rosemont Theater, as reported by The New York Times. He joked about turning the house into a "movie fun house" where guests could sled down the stairs just like his character does in the first film, but ultimately decided against it, stating, "I got kids. I'm busy, man."
Culkin was just a child himself when he starred in Home Alone, and he reflected on how his relationship with the film has changed now that he is a father. During the Rosemont show, he shared, "I look at the movie differently now because of that. I watch it through a different lens - I watch it with them. And they have no idea who they're sitting next to." The actor now has two sons, Carson and Dakota, with fellow actor Brenda Song, best known for her role in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
In a recent interview, Culkin revealed that his three-year-old son Dakota has seen the movie and believes that his dad is actually Kevin. "He thinks he's Kevin," Culkin shared with E! News. "I'm like, 'Do you remember going down the stairs on the sled?' And he's like, 'Mmhmm, yep. Sure do.' I'm like, 'Do you remember when he had yellow hair?' And he's like, 'Uh-huh, yep.' It's very cute."
The house itself has undergone a complete renovation since its appearance in the film, with a more neutral color scheme and without the iconic statue in the driveway or the red and green wallpaper. Culkin noted that his son even remembers fighting off burglars, to which he had to explain, "You're a lying liar who lies - that was me!"
For fans of Home Alone, the film is now available to stream on Disney Plus. And for those curious about the house, it may no longer be available for purchase, but it will forever hold a special place in the hearts of fans.
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