Macaulay Culkin Discusses Estrangement from Father

Macaulay Culkin has opened up about his estranged relationship with his father, Kit Culkin, during a recent podcast appearance. The former child star, now 44, revealed he hasn't spoken to his father in over 30 years, citing his father's abusive and narcissistic behavior as the primary reasons for their estrangement. Culkin described feeling trapped in his early acting career due to his father's pushiness, which worsened during a custody battle following his parents' separation. Despite his fame, Culkin took a stand by refusing court-mandated visitations with his father. Now a father himself, Culkin reflects on his father's influence, using it as a guide for what not to do in his own parenting approach. He also mentioned that none of Kit Culkin's seven children or four grandchildren maintain a relationship with him, indicating a family consensus on their father's character.