John Culkin's son, Macaulay, disclosed that John Candy was one of the earlier individuals to recognize his father's behavior as abusive.

In the heart of New York City, Macaulay Culkin was born to humble beginnings. His father, Kit Culkin, was a taxi driver before finding a new vocation as a sacristan for a Catholic church on the Upper East Side. Meanwhile, Macaulay's mother, Patricia Brentrup, worked as a telephone operator. The family lived nearby in a railroad-style apartment, where five children shared two bunk beds in a single room.

Macaulay, best known for his iconic role in the '90s film "Home Alone," had a tumultuous relationship with his father, Kit. Despite his early success, Macaulay claimed that his father forced him to memorize every single line for a performance, threatening physical harm if he didn't "do good" and memorize his lines. This strained relationship continued, and by the time his parents separated in the 1990s, Macaulay "wanted nothing to do" with his father.

Unfortunately, Kit's strife didn't end with his relationship with Macaulay. None of Kit's seven children or four grandchildren speak to him to this day.

However, Macaulay's life took a turn for the better when he met actress Brenda Song. The couple is now engaged and has two sons together, Dakota and Carson.

In a stark contrast to his father, Macaulay found a positive influence in family friend and co-star John Candy. Candy, who was a national treasure according to one netizen, acted as a father figure for Macaulay during his formative years. This positive presence was a stark contrast to the negative influence of Macaulay's father, Christopher Culkin, who was described as a "notorious monster" by Macaulay.

Tragically, John Culkin, Macaulay's father, passed away from a heart attack in 1994. Despite the challenges he faced, Macaulay's career continued to thrive, and he remains a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.