Macaulay Culkin’s Surprise Cameo: From Background Joke to Breaking the Internet
In a delightful twist of Hollywood fate, Brenda Song has revealed that her fiancé, Macaulay Culkin, wasn’t just a behind-the-scenes bystander, but rather the unexpected star of her new show *Running Point*. Seriously, who doesn’t love a little surprise cameo from childhood royalty? The actor best known for *Home Alone* graced the penultimate episode of the sports comedy created by Mindy Kaling, and while his screen time is minimal—think one line at a basketball game—it’s the backstory that makes this cameo a gem. Culkin pitched himself, wanting to just blend into the crowd as an “Easter egg” for fans but found himself stealing the scene with a perfectly timed shout-out: “Where’s Billie Eilish?!”
As Song explained, things escalated quickly—like, snowball fast. What started as a humble idea evolved into a moment that fans won’t forget. The couple, who met through mutual friend Seth Green years ago, have clearly mastered the art of combining love and work. Song, known for her role as Ali Lee in the series, praised the added fun and spontaneity that Culkin brings to her projects. They even teamed up before, as Culkin had a love interest role in Song’s previous show, *Dollface*. Talk about a power couple!
Interestingly, this duo of former child actors not only has a shared understanding of the challenges of growing up in the industry, but they’re also navigating the ups and downs of parenting two young children. Brenda recently stated that while she wouldn’t discourage her kids from pursuing acting, education comes first. “They just have to finish school first. Enjoy being a kid,” she noted wisely. That’s a mom who knows the real deal about Hollywood’s mixed bag of opportunities and pitfalls.
So, if you haven’t caught the magic of Culkin in *Running Point* streaming on Netflix, now’s your chance to witness the hilarity unfold. With the nostalgia factor and the undeniable chemistry off-screen, this couple is redefining what it means to work together in showbiz.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Deadline, Variety
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