Whatever Happened to the Kids From ‘Home Alone’?
What To Know
- Many of the child actors who played the McCallister siblings and cousins in Home Alone have since left Hollywood, pursuing careers in fields such as sports, business, and technical work.
- Some, like Devin Ratray and Angela Goethals, continued acting in film and television, while Michael C. Maronna transitioned to a behind-the-scenes role in the entertainment industry.
- Kieran Culkin, who played cousin Fuller, achieved significant critical success as an adult, most notably starring in HBO’s Succession and winning an Academy Award in 2024.
When Home Alone premiered on November 16, 1990, it was popular — but few knew it would become one of the most popular holiday films of all time. We all remember the movie’s stars, Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O’Hara and Joe Pesci, but a big part of the movie’s charm came from the supporting kids who made the McCallister house feel like a real family. Over 30 years later, many of those young cast members stepped away from Hollywood, while others kept working. Here’s a look at what happened to the McCallister siblings and cousins.
Devin Ratray (48)
Buzz McCallister
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After portraying Kevin’s bullt-ish older brother in Home Alone and Home Alone 2, he continued acting in films such as Nebraska, Blue Ruin, and Hustlers, as well as in television roles. He reprised Buzz in Home Sweet Home Alone in 2021. Ratray has since stepped away from the spotlight after allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault became public.
Hillary Wolf (48)
Megan McCallister
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She acted through the early ’90s, including the 1992 film The Babe, before stepping away from Hollywood. Wolf turned her focus to judo and competed for the United States in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games. She lives in Colorado today, where she and her husband, Chris Saba, run a martial arts academy.
Angela Goethals (48)
Linnie McCallister
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She appeared in Phenom, Jerry Maguire, 24 and the acclaimed horror mockumentary Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon. Goethals has continued working in independent films, theater and voice roles, with her most recent role being in the short film P.T.A-Holes. She also appeared in popular shows such as Boston Legal, Grey’s Anatomy and CSI.
Michael C. Maronna (48)
Jeff McCallister
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He became a Nickelodeon favorite with The Adventures of Pete and Pete, then transitioned into a successful behind-the-scenes career. Maronna works as an electrician and lighting technician in film and television, and co-hosts The Adventures of Danny and Mike podcast with Danny Tamberelli. He got back into acting in 2024 with a small role in I Saw the TV Glow.
Kieran Culkin (43)
Fuller McCallister
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McCauley Culkin’s real-life brother continued acting throughout his childhood and earned acclaim in films like Igby Goes Down. His biggest role came as Roman Roy on HBO’s Succession, which earned him Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. He also won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2024 for A Real Pain.
Jedidiah Cohen (49)
Rod McCallister
He acted through the mid-’90s, including a role in Rookie of the Year, then stepped away from the industry. Cohen later built a career in business and nonprofit work, including roles in marketing and education-related organizations. He lives a private life outside the spotlight.
Senta Moses (52)
Tracy McCallister
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She stayed active in the ’90s and 2000s with roles on Beakman’s World, My So-Called Life, Greek and General Hospital. Moses continues to work in television and voice acting and has also explored directing and producing short-form projects.
Anna Slotky (44)
Brooke McCallister
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She continued acting into the mid-’90s, including a regular role on The Torkelsons and Almost Home. Slotky later attended law school and became a public defender in Los Angeles County.
Kristin Minter (60)
Heather McCallister
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She worked steadily in films and television after Home Alone, including the 1991 film Cool as Ice. One of her most recognizable roles came on ER, where she played Randi Fronczak.
Matt Doherty (47)
Steffan McCallister
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Fans often remember him even more from The Mighty Ducks trilogy, where he starred as Averman. He appeared in films like So I Married an Axe Murderer and Argo and made guest appearances on shows such as Boston Public and Grey’s Anatomy. Doherty later shifted toward writing and behind-the-scenes work, while still making occasional on-screen appearances such as in The Mighty Ducks: The Game Changers.
Where to Watch Home Alone
Home Alone is available to stream on Disney+. It also airs seasonally on cable networks such as Freeform and is available for digital rental on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
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