'Kevin' Ruins Everything: Brenda Song Reveals Why She’ll Never Watch 'Home Alone' with Her Fiancé

Brenda Song has admitted that her fiancé, Macaulay Culkin, unintentionally ruined her love for Home Alone—the film that made him a household name. Despite her excitement to share the holiday classic with him, the experience took an unexpected turn, leaving her vowing never to watch it with him again.

During a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the 36-year-old actress shared how her well-intended movie night went sideways when she convinced Culkin, 44, to revisit his iconic role as Kevin McCallister. What started as a nostalgic holiday tradition quickly turned into an evening of non-stop commentary, behind-the-scenes revelations, and an entirely new perspective on a beloved Christmas staple.

For Brenda, Home Alone had always been a must-watch film during the holiday season. Like millions around the world, she grew up with the movie, making it an annual tradition. So, when Christmas rolled around, she thought it would be the perfect opportunity to relive the magic with her fiancé—who, after all, was the star of the film.

She recalled, "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.’"

At first, she was excited. Sitting next to the original Kevin McCallister, watching Home Alone on a cozy holiday evening—it seemed like the ultimate Christmas movie night. However, she soon discovered why Macaulay had been avoiding watching the film all these years.

As soon as the movie began, Macaulay couldn’t resist providing a running commentary. Instead of simply enjoying the film, he started spilling every little behind-the-scenes detail from the set.

While some might have found it fascinating to hear an insider's perspective, Brenda quickly realized that it was ruining the experience for her.

"[He] started telling me all the behind-the-scenes stories. And I was like, ‘Stop. Stop. You're ruining it for me,’” she told Jennifer Hudson with a laugh.

What should have been a nostalgic rewatch turned into a detailed breakdown of the film’s production—how certain scenes were shot, funny incidents that happened on set, and other insights only an actor who lived through it would know.

For Brenda, this constant stream of insider knowledge stripped the movie of its magic. The wonder and excitement she had felt watching Home Alone for years suddenly faded away, replaced by an overly analytical take on every scene.

Though Macaulay Culkin is best known for playing Kevin McCallister, it’s clear that he doesn’t dwell too much on his Home Alone days. While the film remains a holiday classic for fans worldwide, for him, it’s just another part of his past—one he doesn’t feel the need to revisit often.

Brenda admitted that she understands why he avoids watching it but didn't expect just how much of a buzzkill it would be to experience it with him. “The movie holds such a special place in obviously so many people's hearts, it’s just hard for me, that’s all,” she said, expressing how different it felt seeing the film through his perspective rather than her own childhood memories.

While many fans would dream of watching Home Alone with its original star, for Brenda, it became an experience she never wants to repeat. From now on, she’ll stick to watching the movie on her own, free from Macaulay’s behind-the-scenes commentary.

Macaulay Culkin's reluctance to watch Home Alone isn’t unique. Many actors struggle to enjoy their past work because they see it differently than audiences do. While fans view Home Alone as a magical Christmas adventure, to him, it’s a memory filled with long hours on set, reshoots, and technical details.

For Brenda, the biggest takeaway from the experience was realizing that some things are best left untouched. While she’ll always love Home Alone, she now understands that watching it with the man who made it famous might not be the best idea.

Her story adds a humorous yet relatable twist to the idea that meeting—or, in her case, being engaged to—one’s childhood idol doesn’t always turn out the way you expect. Fans of Home Alone might now wonder if they, too, would feel differently about the film if they had Macaulay Culkin sitting next to them, narrating every scene.

For now, Brenda has made up her mind: Home Alone is best enjoyed in silence, without Kevin McCallister himself providing a real-time director’s commentary.