"Mama, I thought we had time": 'Home Alone' star Macaulay Culkin mourns his onscreen mother Catherine O'Hara in heartbreaking post
Los Angeles, January 31
Actor Macaulay Culkin, known for his iconic performance as Kevin McCallister in 1990's 'Home Alone', has offered an emotional tribute to his onscreen mother, the legendary Catherine O'Hara, following her death on Friday.
Taking to his Instagram handle, Culkin shared a picture of them from 'Home Alone' alongside another one from the time when the actor received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in December 2023.
"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," he wrote.
The post sparked grief across celebrities and fans alike, with many mourning the 'Schitt's Creek' actor's passing.
O'Hara featured in the first and second 'Home Alone' films as Kate McCallister, the mother of Macaulay Culkin's Kevin McCallister.
In December 2023, the onscreen mother-son duo had a heartwarming reunion when Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On the occasion, the late actor delivered a heartfelt speech and said, "Macaulay -- this beautiful, dear little 10-year-old boy -- was called a superstar, a moneymaker, one of the hottest leading young men in Hollywood by the world over. How does anyone survive that? Well, I believe you'd have to possess a certain quality, a gift that dear [writer-producer] John Hughes obviously recognized in you, Macaulay: your sense of humour. It's a sign of intelligence in a child, and a key to surviving life at any age. And from what I see, you have brought this sweet, yet twisted, yet totally relatable sense of humour to everything that you have chosen to do since 'Home Alone,'" as quoted by Variety.
Catherine O'Hara passed away on Friday, January 30, at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, her reps at CAA confirmed, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Very sad news. It's touching to see how these on-screen bonds become real. Macaulay's post is raw and honest. It reminds me of how we feel when we lose our favourite actors from our growing-up years. A part of our own story feels missing.
While the tribute is emotional, the article feels a bit repetitive and could have focused more on her incredible career beyond just "Home Alone". She was a comedy legend in "Schitt's Creek" and so many other shows. That deserves more highlight.
"I thought we had time." That line hits so hard. It's a universal feeling of loss. Their reunion last year seems like a beautiful, full-circle moment they both got to have. A gentle reminder to cherish people.
Truly the end of an era. For our generation, these films are like comfort food. Kate McCallister's panic when she realizes Kevin is missing is iconic! O'Hara brought so much heart to that role. Condolences to her family and Macaulay.
Her speech about his sense of humour being the key to surviving fame was so wise. She saw the person, not just the child star. What a beautiful bond they shared. May her soul attain sadgati. Om Shanti.
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