Kieran Culkin may now be known for his Emmy-nominated role in Succession, but the actor recently opened up about his rocky start in Hollywood. Appearing on the Smartless podcast, Culkin shared a haunting memory of his first acting gig, a commercial he filmed when he was just six years old. The project involved portraying a struggling student in front of a blackboard while other children teased him, but things took a strange turn when the director decided to shout the insults himself.
Even as a child, Culkin found the behavior strange. He remembered thinking, “I'm six. What's wrong with you?” The embarrassing experience did not dissuade him from acting, although it set a surreal tone for his early career.
Culkin later gained recognition in more lighthearted roles, including appearances in Home Alone alongside his older brother, Macaulay Culkin, and the beloved Father of the Bride films. Despite these opportunities, his youthful perspective on Hollywood remained charmingly naïve. Culkin recently revealed that he didn't fully grasp the plot of Home Alone until he saw it at the premiere, believing it to be about a completely different character.
With these quirky anecdotes, Culkin shows how his unique journey transformed him into the acclaimed actor he is today. How do you think early experiences like these influence an actor's career? Are these obstacles to overcome or are they just part of the Hollywood landscape?
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