Macaulay Culkin Pays Heartfelt Tribute to ‘Home Alone’ Mom Catherine O’Hara
Macaulay Culkin has shared a deeply emotional tribute to his Home Alone co-star Catherine O’Hara following her death at the age of 71 on January 30, 2026, after a brief illness.
O’Hara, widely beloved for her role as Kevin McCallister’s mother in the holiday classic Home Alone (1990) and its 1992 sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, also enjoyed a distinguished career on both sides of the camera. She won critical acclaim including a Golden Globe and an Emmy award for her unforgettable portrayal of Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, and appeared in iconic films such as Beetlejuice and several Christopher Guest mockumentaries.
Responding to the news of her passing, Culkin posted a series of photos on Instagram featuring both vintage images from Home Alone and a more recent snapshot from his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, where O’Hara appeared in support of his achievement. In his caption, Culkin called her “Mama” and expressed the deep sense of loss he feels, writing: “Mama. I thought we had time… I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you but I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.”
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The two maintained a close bond over the decades since filming, and O’Hara was famously present at Culkin’s Walk of Fame event in December 2023, where she spoke tenderly about their connection and his impact on audiences around the world.
O’Hara’s wide-ranging career and warm presence made her one of Hollywood’s most cherished performers. Her work spanned comedy, drama, television, and film, and she leaves behind a legacy of characters that continue to entertain and inspire.
She is survived by her husband, production designer Bo Welch, and their two sons
