August 1, 2025
The Kid Who Outsmarted Hollywood
The Kid Who Outsmarted Hollywood He Made $23 Million Before He Turned 13 — Then Walked Away From Hollywood With No Regrets From Box Office King to Ghosting the Industry If you grew up in the ’90s, you likely remember the little boy with the wide blue eyes and iconic scream that turned into one of the most played Christmas scenes of all time. Macaulay Culkin didn’t just star in Home Alone. He was Home Alone. At just 10 years old, he had become the most famous child actor on the planet. By the time he turned 13, he had