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Oscars 2025: Kieran Culkin Reveals He Imitated Someone He Knew in Academy Award-Winning A Real Pain Role

Oscars 2025: Kieran Culkin Reveals He Imitated Someone He Knew in Academy Award-Winning A Real Pain Role

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Kieran Culkin spilled the beans about his Oscar-winning role in A Real Pain. Following his win in the Best Supporting Actor category, Culkin revealed that he received valuable feedback from his wife during the filming of the scenes. Moreover, the Home Alone star shared that when he landed the role, he initially thought he would imitate someone he knew in real life. The actor went on to reveal to the media that when the director handed him the script, he didn’t even want to rehearse the lines. Elaborating on this, Culkin said, “It felt different.” He further added, “It just felt like it was the first time I ever read something and went, ‘I fully understand this guy. I don’t even want to read it again.’” Also Read SAG Awards 2025: Kieran Culkin Takes Home Best Supporting Actor For A Real Pain; Calls Out Adrien Brody in Funny Speech Moreover, the Succession star stated that he was drawn to the script because of the “fun approach” his character had in the film. The Father of …

Kieran Culkin family and net worth: All on Oscar winning actor’s wife Jazz Charton and their kids | Hollywood

Kieran Culkin family and net worth: All on Oscar winning actor’s wife Jazz Charton and their kids | Hollywood

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Kieran Culkin stunned his wife and Oscars attendees during his acceptance speech after receiving the Best Supporting Actor award on Sunday, March 2. He gave a special mention to his wife, Jazz Charton, who accompanied the actor for the grand event. US actor Kieran Culkin, Oscar winner for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “A Real Pain” poses with his wife Jazz Charton during the 97th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)(AFP) The 42-year-old Succession star, who received the award for his performance in Jesse Eisenberg’s thriller A Real Pain, demanded two more children from his wife, British advertising expert Jazz Charton. He recalled an incident that occurred after last year’s Emmys, where he quipped that Charton offered to give him a third child if he won the award that night. Sharing his story with the audience, he revealed that his spouse had promised him another kid if he won an Oscar. “After the show, we’re walking through …

Oscars 2025: What Did Kieran Culkin Say to Jeremy Strong That Got Bleeped in his Winning Speech? Find Here

Oscars 2025: What Did Kieran Culkin Say to Jeremy Strong That Got Bleeped in his Winning Speech? Find Here

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At the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, Kieran Culkin clinched the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in A Real Pain. His acceptance speech, however, became a talking point due to a censored moment involving a message to his former Succession co-star, Jeremy Strong. During his speech, Culkin aimed to commend Jeremy Strong, who was also nominated in the same category for his portrayal of Roy Cohn in The Apprentice. According to People, the live broadcast muted a portion of his compliment, but uncensored versions later revealed his exact words: “I love your work. It’s f—ing great.” Realizing his slip, Culkin immediately acknowledged, “I f—ed! I cursed! There we go! I cursed! I didn’t mean to!” Culkin shared a personal story about his wife, Jazz Charton, recalling a playful agreement they once made. He mentioned that a year ago while accepting an award, he had said he wanted a third child because Charton had promised they would have one if he won. However, he added with a laugh that she only made …

Oscars 2025: Kieran Culkin Wins His First Academy Award For Best Supporting Actor In A Real Pain; Jokes To Wife About Having Another Kid

Oscars 2025: Kieran Culkin Wins His First Academy Award For Best Supporting Actor In A Real Pain; Jokes To Wife About Having Another Kid

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It appears that Kieran Culkin’s talent is truly getting recognized. The actor who was already the talk of the town for his work in A Real Pain has just won an Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actor category. This achievement is special because the win not only gave him an appreciation for his acting but also marked his first time lifting the prestigious award.  It came after his most recent Best Supporting SAG Award win. Many other talented actors, who put forth their amazing acting works in the respective films that they were part of, were also nominated in this category during this year’s Oscars. Apart from the winner, the nominees also include– Yrua Borisov for Anora, Edward Norton for A Complete Unknown, Guy Pearce for The Brutalist, and Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice. Culkin recalled a moment with his wife in his acceptance speech, where he said that his wife Jazz Charton promised to have third child after he won an Emmy award for Succession. He revealed how she had said that “she would …

SAG Awards 2025: Kieran Culkin Takes Home Best Supporting Actor For A Real Pain; Calls Out Adrian Brody in Funny Speech

SAG Awards 2025: Kieran Culkin Takes Home Best Supporting Actor For A Real Pain; Calls Out Adrian Brody in Funny Speech

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Keiran Culkin has added yet another prestigious trophy to his shelf as he won the SAG Award this year in the Best Supporting Actor category for his work in A Real Pain, which also starred Jesse Eisenberg. But his winning speech at the event was like a cherry on top. The actor took the stage to receive the award and first expressed his gratitude to SAG-AFTRA for the trophy while joking that it was a “heavy award.” He took fellow nominee Adrien Brody’s name in the speech as well. Culkin further quipped, “That’s why they put the thing here, I guess, right? I don’t think it’s any way anyone can hold this for 45 seconds, which is the allotted time. Adrian Brody, 45 seconds.” He then mentioned that there wasn’t any reason to “take that shot.” and expressed that he loved him, adding, “It’s a joke. You take your time.” Further in his speech, he made sure to state that winning the awards meant a lot to him. He also thanked Eisenberg for casting him in A …

BAFTAs 2025: Kieran Culkin Co-Star Jesse Eisenberg Accepts Best Supporting Actor on His Behalf; Zoe Saldana Bags Best Supporting Actress For Emilia Pérez

BAFTAs 2025: Kieran Culkin Co-Star Jesse Eisenberg Accepts Best Supporting Actor on His Behalf; Zoe Saldana Bags Best Supporting Actress For Emilia Pérez

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Kieren Culkin takes home the Best Supporting Actor trophy at the BAFTAs 2025 for his role in the buddy comedy-drama A Real Pain film written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. Eisenberg accepted the award on behalf of Culkin, who did not attend the show. The film follows the journey of cousins David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Culkin) on a Jewish heritage tour through Poland in their late grandmother’s honor while they navigate through their differences. Culkin has also previously won at the Golden Globes for his performance in  A Real Pain. Eisenberg joked while accepting the award for his co-star, “Hi, thanks again. This is also the fifth award I’ve accepted on Kieran’s behalf. It confirms what I’ve thought which is that we share the same life but his is 50% better than mine.” Meanwhile, Zoe Saldaña wins Best Supporting Actress for her role as Rita Mora Castro, a lawyer in Jacques Audiard’s musical Emilia Pérez, which also stars Karla Sofía Gascón as a ruthless cartel leader who comes out as a trans woman. Accepting her award, …

Golden Globes 2025: Kieran Culkin Wins Best Supporting Actor For A Real Pain; Details Here

Golden Globes 2025: Kieran Culkin Wins Best Supporting Actor For A Real Pain; Details Here

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It’s rare for Kieran Culkin to be nominated for an award and lose. However, that wasn’t the case at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, as the actor clinched the Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film prize for his performance in A Real Pain. Culkin portrays Benji, a charismatic, wayward Jewish man on a Holocaust tour in Poland with his cousin in the film. The latter character is played by Jesse Eisenberg, who also wrote and directed the film. Culkin began his acceptance speech by shouting out fellow actor Mario Lopez, who started young in the industry. “My wife and I did a shot of tequila with Mario Lopez,” the actor said, quipping, “Definitely feeling that! Whole speech is gone.” This marked Culkin’s second consecutive Globe win, having taken home the prize last year for Best Actor in a TV Drama for the final season of Succession, where he beat his co-star Jeremy Strong, who was nominated this year alongside him for his performance in The Apprentice. Culkin’s performance in A Real Pain, his first film …

Kieran Culkin Remembers Getting Mark Ruffalo High Onstage In Hilarious 2000 Prank Gone Wrong: “They Loved It”

Kieran Culkin Remembers Getting Mark Ruffalo High Onstage In Hilarious 2000 Prank Gone Wrong: “They Loved It”

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How Did Kieran Culkin Prank Mark Ruffalo Back In 2000? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia) Kieran Culkin recently reflected on his teenage mischievous antics, including a bold prank that turned a theater performance into an unforgettable night. At just 17, during the opening of James Lapine’s The Moment When in 2000, Culkin swapped a harmless prop joint for the real deal, unknowingly sending Mark Ruffalo and the cast into an impromptu high on stage. Kiera Culkin’s Costars Embraced The Moment Although initially regretful as the smell of marijuana wafted through the theater, Culkin’s co-stars—including Ruffalo and the legendary Phyllis Newman—surprisingly embraced the moment. “I’m like, ‘I thought this was a good prank. I’m stupid. Oh my God, I’m so sorry.’ But actually, they loved it,” Culkin told People Magazine. “Mark says, ‘I haven’t smoked pot in 10 years; the second half’s going to be so much fun.’ There was this other actor who had never smoked pot in her life. She goes, ‘Is this what being high is? This is lovely.’ And then Phyllis Newman comes …

Daniel Stern Recalls Macaulay Culkin Playing Tag with His Kids While Filming Home Alone 2

Daniel Stern Recalls Macaulay Culkin Playing Tag with His Kids While Filming Home Alone 2

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Daniel Stern, beloved for his role as Marv Murchins in the Home Alone films, recently shared exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from filming the iconic sequel. Stern opened up about bonding with a young Macaulay Culkin and the challenges of being a child star. Stern recalled that during Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, he grew closer to Culkin, then 12 years old. While his kids visited the set, they joined Culkin for a day at the park, playing tag and enjoying some carefree moments together. “He [was] a wonderful kid and had the pressure of the world on him at such a young age,” Stern praised. “He handled it brilliantly and was incredible in the movie. That’s why everybody’s watching the movie — that kid.” Having worked with young actors on The Wonder Years, Stern expressed a deep understanding of the challenges child stars face. “It’s a very dangerous route for young actors,” he said, adding that he naturally feels protective of kids, especially on high-pressure movie sets. Stern’s decision to step away from Hollywood was also shaped by …

Kieran Culkin Recalls His Reaction To Director Calling Him ‘Dummy’ During His First Acting Project: ‘I’m 6’

Kieran Culkin Recalls His Reaction To Director Calling Him ‘Dummy’ During His First Acting Project: ‘I’m 6’

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Kieran Culkin is one of the most experienced actors in the industry, who has taken up acting projects from a young age. While Culking gained fame by playing the role of a young boy in Home Alone, the actor recalled his first acting job in a commercial. During his appearance on the Smartless podcast, A Real Pain star revealed that he was called a dummy on the sets by the director of the advertisement, and he was just six at the time.  The actor shared with the podcast hosts that he couldn’t recall what the commercial was about, but it had something to do with “learning disabilities.” Further recalling the incident, the actor revealed, “The first professional experience I had was a commercial when I was 6.” He added, “The concept was I’m standing in front of a chalkboard with chalk in my hand, and I don’t know how to solve the easy thing in front of me. And the kids in the class are supposed to be calling me a dummy and stupid, all …