Macaulay Culkin has consistently defended Michael Jackson over the years, saying that Jackson never behaved inappropriately toward him and that he never saw Jackson do anything wrong.

What Macaulay Culkin Has Said

  • He has repeatedly stated: “He never did anything to me. I never saw him do anything.”
  • Culkin has emphasized that, now that Jackson is dead, he would have “no reason to hold anything back” if something bad had happened, and that he would “totally” speak up if he had anything to accuse him of.
  • He describes their friendship as straightforward and not strange to him, saying it “made sense” because they were both child stars dealing with extreme fame and isolation.
  • Culkin has called Jackson “awesome,” “hilarious,” “sweet,” “generous,” and “gentle,” and says people don’t realize how funny he was.

How He Describes Their Friendship

  • Culkin says Jackson reached out because he recognized what Culkin was going through as a young star and wanted to make sure he “wasn’t alone in that.”
  • He explains that kids didn’t treat Jackson like a “God” or “King of Pop,” but as a regular person who liked to play video games and be silly.
  • Culkin has said being around Jackson “never struck me as odd” and that he “never felt uncomfortable.”

After “Leaving Neverland”

  • Following the documentary “Leaving Neverland,” Culkin still did not change his stance; in an interview he reiterated that he never saw any abuse and that nothing ever happened to him.
  • He recounted an encounter with James Franco on a plane where Franco asked about the documentary, and Culkin deflected by asking, “Do you wanna talk about your dead friend?”—signaling both how often he gets asked and that he stands by his experience.

Legal/Testimony Context

  • During past legal proceedings involving Jackson, Culkin testified in his defense, saying Jackson had never touched him inappropriately.
  • Reports note that he did this despite advice from some in his professional circle not to get involved, which has been cited as an example of his loyalty to Jackson as a friend.

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