Macaulay Culkin Is 44 Years Old Today, Giving Us the Perfect Excuse to Look at These Adorable Throwback Photos

Mar. 15, 2025

A young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Photo:Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/GettyHappy Birthday,Macaulay Culkin!The star who first hit screens as a kid in the 1980s isn’t so little anymore, celebrating his 44th birthday on Aug. 26, 2024 —and raising kids of his own.After first appearing inThe Midnight Hourin 1985, he found fame in 1990’sHome Aloneand didn’t stop for a time, working in a rush of movies and series that decade before slowing his career in the 2000s.He earned a Golden Globe Award nomination forHome Alone— and won an American Comedy Award for his part as enterprising Kevin McCallister, too — accolades that thrust him into the spotlight and onto red carpets throughout the early 1990s.Here, as the star celebrates another year, look back on some photos of a young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.01of 13The ScreamA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyTheHome Alonestar was asked to do this memorable movie pose in photosa lot.02of 13Good JeansA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via GettyHe also wore of-the-moment denim-on-denim, like at the Golden Globe Awards rehearsals in 1991.03of 13Sibling RevelryA young Macaulay Culkin and brother Kieran Culkin in the 1990s.Dave Benett/GettyMacaulay Culkin and his brotherKieran Culkinhad a matching tux moment for an event in the early 1990s.04of 13Award WorthyA young Macaulay Culkin with Raquel Welch in the 1990s.Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyThe pint-sized actor received an award from iconRaquel Welchat the 5th Annual American Comedy Awards in 1991.05of 13Twice as NiceA young Macaulay Culkin with Jayne Meadows and Betty White in the 1990s.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyInside the awards, he really hammed it up, hanging with the likes of Jayne Meadows andBetty White.06of 13Funny FacesA young Macaulay Culkin with Steve Martin in the 1990s.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyHe also goofed off with an amusedSteve Martin.07of 13Child Stars UniteA young Macaulay Culkin with Jaleel White, Will Smith and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1990s.Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyInside the American Comedy Awards, Macaulay Culkin hung with peers includingJaleel White,Will SmithandNeil Patrick Harris.08of 13His ‘Girl’A young Macaulay Culkin with Anna Chlumsky in the 1990s.THA/ShutterstockHere, Macaulay Culkin andAnna Chlumskygot to work on the set of 1991’sMy Girl.09of 13Mic CheckA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Acey Harper/GettyThe actor also found himself having some fun behind the camera.10of 13Dollar for DollarA young Macaulay Culkin and Dan Aykroyd in the 1990s.Acey Harper/GettyAccording to the caption on this pic, costarDan Aykroydwas putting a dollar into a “swear jar” on the set ofMy Girlhere.11of 13Good ChoiceA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyAt the 1991 People’s Choice Awards, the young star was all dressed up.12of 13We Have Lift-OffA young Macaulay Culkin with Michael Cooper and Vladimir Divac in the 1990s.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicNBA stars Michael Cooper and Vladimir Divac gave Macaulay Culkin a lift in a silly ’90s moment.13of 13Celeb StatusA young Macaulay Culkin with Brooke Shields and Laura Bundy in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyStars Brooke Shieldsand Laura Bundy flanked Macaulay Culkin at the Children’s Division of The Ford Modeling Agency’s Holiday Party in N.Y.C.

A young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Photo:Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Happy Birthday,Macaulay Culkin!The star who first hit screens as a kid in the 1980s isn’t so little anymore, celebrating his 44th birthday on Aug. 26, 2024 —and raising kids of his own.After first appearing inThe Midnight Hourin 1985, he found fame in 1990’sHome Aloneand didn’t stop for a time, working in a rush of movies and series that decade before slowing his career in the 2000s.He earned a Golden Globe Award nomination forHome Alone— and won an American Comedy Award for his part as enterprising Kevin McCallister, too — accolades that thrust him into the spotlight and onto red carpets throughout the early 1990s.Here, as the star celebrates another year, look back on some photos of a young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.01of 13The ScreamA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyTheHome Alonestar was asked to do this memorable movie pose in photosa lot.02of 13Good JeansA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via GettyHe also wore of-the-moment denim-on-denim, like at the Golden Globe Awards rehearsals in 1991.03of 13Sibling RevelryA young Macaulay Culkin and brother Kieran Culkin in the 1990s.Dave Benett/GettyMacaulay Culkin and his brotherKieran Culkinhad a matching tux moment for an event in the early 1990s.04of 13Award WorthyA young Macaulay Culkin with Raquel Welch in the 1990s.Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyThe pint-sized actor received an award from iconRaquel Welchat the 5th Annual American Comedy Awards in 1991.05of 13Twice as NiceA young Macaulay Culkin with Jayne Meadows and Betty White in the 1990s.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyInside the awards, he really hammed it up, hanging with the likes of Jayne Meadows andBetty White.06of 13Funny FacesA young Macaulay Culkin with Steve Martin in the 1990s.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyHe also goofed off with an amusedSteve Martin.07of 13Child Stars UniteA young Macaulay Culkin with Jaleel White, Will Smith and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1990s.Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyInside the American Comedy Awards, Macaulay Culkin hung with peers includingJaleel White,Will SmithandNeil Patrick Harris.08of 13His ‘Girl’A young Macaulay Culkin with Anna Chlumsky in the 1990s.THA/ShutterstockHere, Macaulay Culkin andAnna Chlumskygot to work on the set of 1991’sMy Girl.09of 13Mic CheckA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Acey Harper/GettyThe actor also found himself having some fun behind the camera.10of 13Dollar for DollarA young Macaulay Culkin and Dan Aykroyd in the 1990s.Acey Harper/GettyAccording to the caption on this pic, costarDan Aykroydwas putting a dollar into a “swear jar” on the set ofMy Girlhere.11of 13Good ChoiceA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyAt the 1991 People’s Choice Awards, the young star was all dressed up.12of 13We Have Lift-OffA young Macaulay Culkin with Michael Cooper and Vladimir Divac in the 1990s.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicNBA stars Michael Cooper and Vladimir Divac gave Macaulay Culkin a lift in a silly ’90s moment.13of 13Celeb StatusA young Macaulay Culkin with Brooke Shields and Laura Bundy in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyStars Brooke Shieldsand Laura Bundy flanked Macaulay Culkin at the Children’s Division of The Ford Modeling Agency’s Holiday Party in N.Y.C.

Happy Birthday,Macaulay Culkin!The star who first hit screens as a kid in the 1980s isn’t so little anymore, celebrating his 44th birthday on Aug. 26, 2024 —and raising kids of his own.After first appearing inThe Midnight Hourin 1985, he found fame in 1990’sHome Aloneand didn’t stop for a time, working in a rush of movies and series that decade before slowing his career in the 2000s.He earned a Golden Globe Award nomination forHome Alone— and won an American Comedy Award for his part as enterprising Kevin McCallister, too — accolades that thrust him into the spotlight and onto red carpets throughout the early 1990s.Here, as the star celebrates another year, look back on some photos of a young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.

Happy Birthday,Macaulay Culkin!

The star who first hit screens as a kid in the 1980s isn’t so little anymore, celebrating his 44th birthday on Aug. 26, 2024 —and raising kids of his own.

After first appearing inThe Midnight Hourin 1985, he found fame in 1990’sHome Aloneand didn’t stop for a time, working in a rush of movies and series that decade before slowing his career in the 2000s.

He earned a Golden Globe Award nomination forHome Alone— and won an American Comedy Award for his part as enterprising Kevin McCallister, too — accolades that thrust him into the spotlight and onto red carpets throughout the early 1990s.

Here, as the star celebrates another year, look back on some photos of a young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.

01of 13The ScreamA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyTheHome Alonestar was asked to do this memorable movie pose in photosa lot.02of 13Good JeansA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via GettyHe also wore of-the-moment denim-on-denim, like at the Golden Globe Awards rehearsals in 1991.03of 13Sibling RevelryA young Macaulay Culkin and brother Kieran Culkin in the 1990s.Dave Benett/GettyMacaulay Culkin and his brotherKieran Culkinhad a matching tux moment for an event in the early 1990s.04of 13Award WorthyA young Macaulay Culkin with Raquel Welch in the 1990s.Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyThe pint-sized actor received an award from iconRaquel Welchat the 5th Annual American Comedy Awards in 1991.05of 13Twice as NiceA young Macaulay Culkin with Jayne Meadows and Betty White in the 1990s.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyInside the awards, he really hammed it up, hanging with the likes of Jayne Meadows andBetty White.06of 13Funny FacesA young Macaulay Culkin with Steve Martin in the 1990s.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyHe also goofed off with an amusedSteve Martin.07of 13Child Stars UniteA young Macaulay Culkin with Jaleel White, Will Smith and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1990s.Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyInside the American Comedy Awards, Macaulay Culkin hung with peers includingJaleel White,Will SmithandNeil Patrick Harris.08of 13His ‘Girl’A young Macaulay Culkin with Anna Chlumsky in the 1990s.THA/ShutterstockHere, Macaulay Culkin andAnna Chlumskygot to work on the set of 1991’sMy Girl.09of 13Mic CheckA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Acey Harper/GettyThe actor also found himself having some fun behind the camera.10of 13Dollar for DollarA young Macaulay Culkin and Dan Aykroyd in the 1990s.Acey Harper/GettyAccording to the caption on this pic, costarDan Aykroydwas putting a dollar into a “swear jar” on the set ofMy Girlhere.11of 13Good ChoiceA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyAt the 1991 People’s Choice Awards, the young star was all dressed up.12of 13We Have Lift-OffA young Macaulay Culkin with Michael Cooper and Vladimir Divac in the 1990s.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicNBA stars Michael Cooper and Vladimir Divac gave Macaulay Culkin a lift in a silly ’90s moment.13of 13Celeb StatusA young Macaulay Culkin with Brooke Shields and Laura Bundy in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyStars Brooke Shieldsand Laura Bundy flanked Macaulay Culkin at the Children’s Division of The Ford Modeling Agency’s Holiday Party in N.Y.C.

01of 13The ScreamA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyTheHome Alonestar was asked to do this memorable movie pose in photosa lot.

01of 13

The Scream

A young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

TheHome Alonestar was asked to do this memorable movie pose in photosa lot.

02of 13Good JeansA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via GettyHe also wore of-the-moment denim-on-denim, like at the Golden Globe Awards rehearsals in 1991.

02of 13

Good Jeans

A young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty

Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty

He also wore of-the-moment denim-on-denim, like at the Golden Globe Awards rehearsals in 1991.

03of 13Sibling RevelryA young Macaulay Culkin and brother Kieran Culkin in the 1990s.Dave Benett/GettyMacaulay Culkin and his brotherKieran Culkinhad a matching tux moment for an event in the early 1990s.

03of 13

Sibling Revelry

A young Macaulay Culkin and brother Kieran Culkin in the 1990s.Dave Benett/Getty

Dave Benett/Getty

Macaulay Culkin and his brotherKieran Culkinhad a matching tux moment for an event in the early 1990s.

04of 13Award WorthyA young Macaulay Culkin with Raquel Welch in the 1990s.Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyThe pint-sized actor received an award from iconRaquel Welchat the 5th Annual American Comedy Awards in 1991.

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Award Worthy

A young Macaulay Culkin with Raquel Welch in the 1990s.Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

The pint-sized actor received an award from iconRaquel Welchat the 5th Annual American Comedy Awards in 1991.

05of 13Twice as NiceA young Macaulay Culkin with Jayne Meadows and Betty White in the 1990s.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyInside the awards, he really hammed it up, hanging with the likes of Jayne Meadows andBetty White.

05of 13

Twice as Nice

A young Macaulay Culkin with Jayne Meadows and Betty White in the 1990s.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Inside the awards, he really hammed it up, hanging with the likes of Jayne Meadows andBetty White.

06of 13Funny FacesA young Macaulay Culkin with Steve Martin in the 1990s.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyHe also goofed off with an amusedSteve Martin.

06of 13

Funny Faces

A young Macaulay Culkin with Steve Martin in the 1990s.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

He also goofed off with an amusedSteve Martin.

07of 13Child Stars UniteA young Macaulay Culkin with Jaleel White, Will Smith and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1990s.Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyInside the American Comedy Awards, Macaulay Culkin hung with peers includingJaleel White,Will SmithandNeil Patrick Harris.

07of 13

Child Stars Unite

A young Macaulay Culkin with Jaleel White, Will Smith and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1990s.Daniel Watson/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Inside the American Comedy Awards, Macaulay Culkin hung with peers includingJaleel White,Will SmithandNeil Patrick Harris.

08of 13His ‘Girl’A young Macaulay Culkin with Anna Chlumsky in the 1990s.THA/ShutterstockHere, Macaulay Culkin andAnna Chlumskygot to work on the set of 1991’sMy Girl.

08of 13

His ‘Girl’

A young Macaulay Culkin with Anna Chlumsky in the 1990s.THA/Shutterstock

THA/Shutterstock

Here, Macaulay Culkin andAnna Chlumskygot to work on the set of 1991’sMy Girl.

09of 13Mic CheckA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Acey Harper/GettyThe actor also found himself having some fun behind the camera.

09of 13

Mic Check

A young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Acey Harper/Getty

Acey Harper/Getty

The actor also found himself having some fun behind the camera.

10of 13Dollar for DollarA young Macaulay Culkin and Dan Aykroyd in the 1990s.Acey Harper/GettyAccording to the caption on this pic, costarDan Aykroydwas putting a dollar into a “swear jar” on the set ofMy Girlhere.

10of 13

Dollar for Dollar

A young Macaulay Culkin and Dan Aykroyd in the 1990s.Acey Harper/Getty

According to the caption on this pic, costarDan Aykroydwas putting a dollar into a “swear jar” on the set ofMy Girlhere.

11of 13Good ChoiceA young Macaulay Culkin in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyAt the 1991 People’s Choice Awards, the young star was all dressed up.

11of 13

Good Choice

At the 1991 People’s Choice Awards, the young star was all dressed up.

12of 13We Have Lift-OffA young Macaulay Culkin with Michael Cooper and Vladimir Divac in the 1990s.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicNBA stars Michael Cooper and Vladimir Divac gave Macaulay Culkin a lift in a silly ’90s moment.

12of 13

We Have Lift-Off

A young Macaulay Culkin with Michael Cooper and Vladimir Divac in the 1990s.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

NBA stars Michael Cooper and Vladimir Divac gave Macaulay Culkin a lift in a silly ’90s moment.

13of 13Celeb StatusA young Macaulay Culkin with Brooke Shields and Laura Bundy in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via GettyStars Brooke Shieldsand Laura Bundy flanked Macaulay Culkin at the Children’s Division of The Ford Modeling Agency’s Holiday Party in N.Y.C.

13of 13

Celeb Status

A young Macaulay Culkin with Brooke Shields and Laura Bundy in the 1990s.Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Stars Brooke Shieldsand Laura Bundy flanked Macaulay Culkin at the Children’s Division of The Ford Modeling Agency’s Holiday Party in N.Y.C.

source: people.com