Brenda Song Reveals the Shocking Reason She'll Never Watch Home Alone with Grown-Up 'Kevin' Again

Brenda Song has opened up about an unexpected downside of being engaged to Macaulay Culkin—the fact that she can no longer enjoy Home Alone the way she used to. What started as a nostalgic Christmas tradition turned into a frustrating experience, leading her to swear off watching the beloved holiday classic with him ever again.

During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the 36-year-old actress shared how she excitedly convinced her fiancé to watch the film with her, only to realize it was a terrible idea. Instead of reliving the magic of Home Alone, she was bombarded with behind-the-scenes details and commentary that completely shattered the experience.

Like millions around the world, Home Alone had always been a staple of Brenda Song’s holiday celebrations. The film, which follows a young boy outsmarting two bumbling burglars after being left behind by his family, remains a timeless classic. So, when Christmas rolled around, she thought it would be fun to watch it with Culkin—the actor who played Kevin McCallister himself.

She shared her excitement on The Jennifer Hudson Show, saying, "Christmastime came around — and it's a tradition, I've always watched Home Alone every Christmas. He hadn't seen the movie in almost a decade — he didn’t want to watch it — and I forced it. I was like, ‘We have to.’"

Brenda expected a heartwarming, nostalgic evening, but she quickly realized why Macaulay had been avoiding the movie for years.

As soon as the movie started, instead of enjoying the film, Macaulay Culkin began narrating his personal experiences on set. While many fans would dream of getting insider details from the original Kevin McCallister, for Brenda, it completely ruined the magic.

"He started telling me all the behind-the-scenes stories. And I was like, ‘Stop. Stop. You're ruining it for me,’" she admitted, laughing about how her excitement quickly turned into regret.

From explaining how certain stunts were done to pointing out set tricks and filming mishaps, Macaulay’s commentary took all the mystery out of a film Brenda had cherished for years. Instead of getting lost in the story, she found herself trapped in a technical breakdown of the production process.

The more he talked, the more she realized that watching Home Alone with its original star wasn’t the magical experience she had imagined—it was like having a director’s commentary she never asked for.

For many actors, revisiting old projects can be difficult, and Macaulay Culkin is no exception. Though Home Alone is a holiday classic for audiences worldwide, for him, it’s a job he did as a child—one filled with long days on set, retakes, and behind-the-scenes memories that have little to do with the final film.

Unlike Brenda, who sees Home Alone as a cherished childhood favorite, Macaulay sees it as work. It’s no surprise that he had avoided watching it for years, but when Brenda insisted, he finally gave in—only to relive it from a completely different perspective.

Brenda soon understood why he had been reluctant. The film that holds a special place in millions of hearts is, for him, a reminder of an intense period of his childhood, filled with memories that don’t match the cozy Christmas nostalgia fans associate with it.

Brenda Song’s experience serves as a funny but relatable reminder that sometimes, it’s better to keep certain traditions separate from reality. Watching Home Alone with the person who made it famous sounded like a dream, but in reality, it took away the magic she had always associated with the film.

"The movie holds such a special place in obviously so many people's hearts, it's just hard for me, that's all," she admitted.

Now, Brenda has learned her lesson—she won’t be forcing another Home Alone viewing with Macaulay anytime soon. Instead, she’ll likely stick to watching it on her own, without any behind-the-scenes interruptions.

Brenda’s story is a reminder that sometimes, knowing too much about something you love can take away its magic. While many fans would love to hear Macaulay Culkin’s personal anecdotes about Home Alone, for her, it was an overload of information that stripped away the nostalgia.

The experience has left her determined never to repeat the mistake. From now on, she’ll enjoy Home Alone the way she always has—without Kevin McCallister himself explaining every scene.

For fans, this insight into their relationship offers a humorous and unexpected reality check: sometimes, the fantasy of reliving a beloved classic with its original star doesn’t turn out the way you’d expect.