Macaulay Culkin has spoken very warmly and emotionally about Catherine O’Hara, especially in the wake of her death in early 2026. His most recent and widely quoted remarks came in an Instagram tribute where he addressed her as “Mama,” reflecting how much she meant to him both on‑screen and off‑screen.

What he said about her

  • In his Instagram post, Culkin wrote:
    “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you but I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.”

This was a deeply personal farewell, emphasizing how he viewed her as a mother figure from his childhood on Home Alone.

  • He has previously described O’Hara as a kind, grounding presence during the filming of Home Alone and Home Alone 2 , when he was just 10 years old. Fans and outlets have noted that he often referred to her as his “movie mom” in interviews and public comments, underscoring the emotional bond they shared.

Her side of the story

  • O’Hara herself spoke glowingly about Culkin at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2023, calling his performance in Home Alone “perfect” and saying the film’s global success was largely because of him.
  • She joked that he was “older than I was when I played his mother,” highlighting how their relationship had matured into a warm, mutual respect over the decades.

Quick comparison of their sentiments

Person| What they said about the other
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Macaulay Culkin| Called O’Hara “Mama,” said he wanted more time with her, and called her a mother figure. 39
Catherine O’Hara| Praised Culkin’s performance as “perfect” and credited him as the heart of Home Alone. 35

If you’d like, I can pull out a more detailed timeline of their public interactions (interviews, events, and clips) over the years.