8 Portraits of Macaulay Culkin Opening Up About His Complicated Relationship with His Father

The 43-year-old actor and father of two boys with his partner Brenda Song revealed his mixed feelings about the celebration, which often brings bitter memories of his past.

"For most people, Father's Day is a time to celebrate their bond with their fathers. But for me, it brings back a lot of difficult memories," said Macaulay. "My father was a very influential figure in my life, but not in a positive way."

Macaulay also talked about how his troubled relationship with his father affected his mental health over the years. After reaching the peak of fame at a young age, he had to struggle against significant psychological pressure.

However, amidst all the difficulties, Macaulay also emphasizes the importance of healing and reconciliation efforts. In recent years, he has made a great effort to improve his relationship with his past and find ways to confront those bad memories.

In the Culkin household, Father's Day is not considered as special as birthdays or Christmas, but it still has a higher priority compared to holidays like St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, and Independence Day. Culkin tries to do fun activities for his children on Father's Day.

Culkin also revealed that Lucasfilm has sent him a care package containing items more intended for his children's enjoyment. The package includes some sweet holiday notes and a soft Darth Vader doll.

"Father's Day is not for me, but for those who make me feel like a father," Culkin added. Thus, he emphasizes that his main focus is the happiness of his children on that special day.

Culkin's acknowledgment of his complicated relationship with Father's Day reveals another side of celebrity life rarely seen by the public. With the presence of his children, Culkin has found a new way to celebrate Father's Day, turning it into a special moment for his family.