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Macaulay Culkin, the actor who reached extraordinary heights of fame and success with his tremendous portrayal of the genius Kevin McCallister in his version of theHome Alonesaga, actually shared a rather peculiar relationship with Michael Jackson in the eyes of the public. That being said, most fans may not know that this friendship actually started with a phone call.
As Culkin himself admitted it, the pair probably wouldn’t have shared the kind of close relationship they did had it not been for one“weird, random”call that the child actor received from the now-deceased King of Pop. And, although this may sound similar to the rumors surrounding Jackson’s alleged abuse of youngsters, that’s hardly the case, and Culkin stands as a witness to this claim.
Macaulay Culkin’s Friendship with Michael Jackson Started with a Call
Hollywood actor cum musicianMacaulay Culkinand his close friend and the late fan-beloved King of Pop proved through their relationship that age is actually just a number — especially when it comes to personal heartfelt relationships like theirs.
Even if the beginning of this particular friendship began with a rather peculiar phone call.
During an appearance onLarry King Livein 2004, theMy Girlactor shared the same while reflecting on his relationship with Jackson. He said (viaMj sasha concert on YouTube):
I first met him, he kind of called me randomly, like, out of the blue, he was just kind of like, ‘Hi, it’s Michael’, and I’m like, ‘Hey.’
But while this call came after Culkin’s success withHome Alone, he had actually met Jackson before as well, if only for a brief moment.
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As he continued to shareduring the same interview:
This was after Home Alone. I’d actually met him once before when I was doing The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center, I was playing Fritz, and he came backstage one day and I actually met him very briefly. And he kind of recognised me because it was after I’d done Uncle Buck.
Coming back to share what happened when he received that phone call fromMichael Jackson, Culkin then revealed:
And then he calls me up kind of out of the blue, it’s kind of just this weird, random thing. He was like, ‘Why don’t you come over to my house?’
Well, that was that, and because he wasn’t one from Jackson’s fandom, theRichie Richactor likes to believe that was the reason why the two could connect on such an extraordinary level andbecome such close friends.
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That said, this revelation did bring up questions much later on regarding the allegations surrounding theSmooth Criminalsinger after his death about how he apparently abused youngsters, as per the documentaryLeaving Neverland. However, according to Culkin, all of this is false.
Macaulay Culkin Truthfully Confessed Michael Jackson Never Abused Him
During another interview withEsquire Magazinein 2020, Culkin presented his honest confession when asked to reflect on his thoughts on the controversial matter surrounding Jackson following the release of the documentaryLeaving Neverland.He said:
Look. I’m gonna begin with the line—it’s not a line, it’s the truth: He never did anything to me. I never saw him do anything. And especially at this flash point in time, I’d have no reason to hold anything back.
Needless to say, this confession is more than enough toshut all of those rumors and reportsthat erupted because of that documentary.
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As for their friendship: It seems like it was the masterpieceHome Alonemovie that brought Macaulay Culkin to Michael Jackson’s notice and eventually led to their sweet friendship that budded spectacularly over the years.
That Reminds Us: TheHome AloneMansion is Now on Sale!
Now that we’re discussing how the film series that launched Culkin into success pretty much induced the friendship between him and Jackson too, we might as well tell you that the Georgian-style home shown in the 1990 Christmas comedy is now on sale in the market.
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As per the websiteColdwell Banker, on which it is listed, the 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom home’s brick exterior is nearly the same as it was shown in the original movie, and has been listed for sale by Dawn McKenna, Coldwell Banker Realty, for $5.25 million.
Moreover, as per the photos, the 9,126-square-foot house majorly sports the same interior as was seen in the movie, especially the foyer, entry staircase, and formal living and dining room. In fact, the home has even been modernized with amenities no one would want to leave behind.
That said, you can own the 671, Lincoln Avenue house now and create your own memories, the way Culkin’s Kevin did in hisHome Alonefilm series!
You can streamHome Alone 1&2on Disney+.
Mahin Sultan
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
