Macaulay Culkin surprise response to learn brother Kieran was in Paris too

Macaulay Culkin surprised to learn Kieran was also in Paris, joking about texting him to ask if they’re still friends

Macaulay Culkin delivered an unintentionally hilarious moment during Paris Fashion Week after discovering that his brother, Kieran Culkin, was in the same city and he had absolutely no idea.

The actor, best known for his role in Home Alone, was attending the Jean Paul Gaultier show when a reporter casually mentioned that his brother had already been spotted at another event during the same fashion week. The comment appeared to catch Culkin completely off guard.

Kieran Culkin, who rose to global acclaim for his performance in Succession, had reportedly attended the Lacoste show earlier in the day. When the interviewer brought this up, Macaulay’s reaction quickly turned into a viral moment online because of how genuinely surprised he looked.

“I had no idea he was in town,” Culkin said while laughing. “Absolutely no idea. So… Let me text him. As soon as I’m done, I’ll text my brother and see if we’re still friends.”

The playful comment immediately sparked chatter across social media, with many fans amused that the two famous siblings were unknowingly attending events in the same city. Some people joked that the Culkin brothers seemed hilariously out of sync, while others defended the situation as completely normal.

For celebrities, major fashion weeks often function as work trips filled with back to back appearances, press interviews and brand events. Because of that, it is not unusual for public figures to attend separate shows or schedules without coordinating with friends or even family members who might also be in town.

Fans also noted that the Culkin family has long maintained a laid back and comedic dynamic in interviews, and Macaulay’s response seemed consistent with his typical sense of humour. Online reactions ranged from teasing comments about sibling rivalry to jokes about whether the two actors would eventually meet up somewhere in Paris.