He’s Been Getting Away With It for 44 Years—Macaulay Culkin’s Secret Exposed!

Macaulay Culkin, the child star who captured hearts in Home Alone, has lived a life far from ordinary. Now 44, the beloved actor still doesn’t know how to drive—and has never done laundry. His fiancée, actress Brenda Song, recently revealed these surprising details, shedding light on his unconventional upbringing.

A Star Who Never Needed to Drive

Despite growing up in the spotlight and amassing a fortune at a young age, Culkin never found the need to get behind the wheel. Song, 36, shared the amusing revelation during her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, calling Culkin “a very unique human being.”

“He still doesn’t know how to drive!” she said. “I took him out to drive in our neighborhood. I was terrified, let me tell you. This 44-year-old man driving for the first time? I gotta hire someone to do that.”

The idea of the former child star struggling with basic tasks isn’t entirely surprising, given his background. Raised in hotels and constantly working, Culkin never had to worry about everyday chores like doing laundry.

‘Shooketh’ by Laundry Duties

Song, who stars in Netflix’s Running Point, was stunned when she discovered that her fiancé had never washed clothes before.

“He lived and grew up in hotels, he had just never really done laundry, and I was shooketh… I’ve been doing laundry since I was 10 helping my mom,” she admitted. “It’s funny, teaching him how to do laundry.”

A Love Story Years in the Making

Culkin and Song’s relationship began through a mutual friend in 2014, but their romance didn’t blossom until years later. They reconnected in 2017 on the set of Changeland in Thailand and were soon spotted together in Los Angeles. Since then, they have kept their relationship mostly private, making only rare public appearances.

Over the years, their bond deepened. In April 2021, they welcomed their first son, Dakota, named after Culkin’s late sister. Their family grew again in December 2022 with the birth of their second son, Carson.

Marriage Talks and Future Plans

The couple got engaged in early 2022, though they have yet to walk down the aisle. In a January 2025 Cosmopolitan interview, Song revealed they even considered eloping.

“I was like, ‘If we eloped, my mom would have a heart attack that she wasn’t going to be there,’” she said.

Despite marriage rumors swirling when Song was seen without her engagement ring in late 2023, the couple continues to thrive. They have been spotted on several outings, including the Toronto premiere of The Last Showgirl in September 2024 and a double date in October.

A Happy and Unconventional Life

While Culkin may not know how to drive or do laundry, he and Song have built a happy, loving family. Their journey from child stars to parents has been unique, but they embrace it with humor and grace. Whether they decide to elope or plan a grand wedding, one thing is certain—Macaulay Culkin’s life is anything but ordinary.