Macaulay Culkin’s Shocking Confession: How John Candy Became the Unexpected Hero Who Saw the Abuse No One Else Did!
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Ever notice how some stars—both celestial and Hollywood—burn bright but leave us way too soon? John Candy, who left us at just 43, was exactly that kind of blazing comet. Born under a sign that sparks warmth and generous vibes (Cancer, if you were curious), Candy’s legacy wasn’t just his films—it was the quiet kindness he sprinkled on the lives he touched. Take Macaulay Culkin, for instance: their on-screen collaborations in “Uncle Buck” and “Home Alone” were just the tip of the iceberg. Off-camera, Candy saw through the glitz and held a protective light over Culkin during some pretty dark times—a real-life guardian angel with a heart as big as his laugh. Intrigued by this cosmic connection and the ways Candy’s compassion outshone even the harshest realities? Dive into how the stars aligned for a friendship that turned into a lifeline. LEARN MORE
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John Candy passed away from a heart attack in 1994 at the age of 43.
But while his time on earth was tragically cut short, Candy touched millions of lives in the years that were given to him.
One fellow star whose life was forever altered by his association with Candy was Macaulay Culkin.
Culkin and Candy worked together on the 1989 comedy Uncle Buck as well as the 1990 blockbuster Home Alone.
Now, in a new documentary about Candy’s life and career, Culkin opens up about how the older star was the first to take notice of his father’s anger issues.
“I think he always had that really great instinct,” Culkin recalls in I Like Me, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival this week.
Macaulay, who is brother to actors Kieran and Rory Culkin, has spoken candidly about the abuse he suffered at the hands of his father.
“I think he saw. Listen, even before the wave crested and the Home Alone stuff was happening, it was not hard to see how difficult my father was. It was no secret. He was already a monster,” he says in the documentary (per People magazine), adding:
“All of a sudden, the fame and the money came, and he became an infamous monster. He was already not a good guy.
“I think John was looking a little side-eyed, like, ‘Is everything alright over there? You doing good? Good day? Everything’s alright? Everything good at home? Alright.’”
Culkin recalls that expression of concern as “a testament to the kind of man he was,” stating that Candy “was just looking out for.”
He added that Candy went on to play a “paternal” role in his life.
Culkin notes that Candy was one of very few adults who helped to protect him from his abusive home life and the perils of fame.
“It doesn’t happen that often. It actually happened less as time went on,” Culkin says.
“I wish I got more of that in my life. It’s important that I remember that. I remember John caring when not a lot of people did.”
Candy accumulated more than 40 film credits over the course of his career, but as the documentary about his life makes clear, his greatest legacy is the memories of kindness and compassion he left behind.
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