Catherine O'Hara Reflects on Missing John Candy's Wedding

Catherine O'Hara humorously revealed that she missed her friend John Candy's wedding in 1979 because she simply slept through it, not due to any romantic feelings for him. During an appearance on Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s podcast, O'Hara explained that her sleepiness stemmed from a busy lifestyle of late-night brainstorming sessions with the Second City comedy troupe in the 1970s. She fondly reminisced about her time with Candy, who passed away in 1994, noting that while she had a crush on him, she didn’t believe he felt the same way. O'Hara's character in 'Home Alone' was Kevin McCallister's mother, while Candy played a small but memorable role as Gus Polinski. The actress also highlighted pay disparities during their time at SCTV, indicating that female cast members were often underpaid compared to their male counterparts. O'Hara reflected on her fond memories of Candy, describing him as 'lovely' and a cherished friend throughout their careers.