The video discusses the life and career of Macaulay Culkin, a former child star who rose to fame in the 1990s with the hit movie "Home Alone." After becoming the highest-paid child actor at the time, earning over $1 million per film, Culkin's career began to decline. His personal life was also affected by his parents' divorce and a custody battle over him and his fortune, valued at over $7 million.
Culkin's struggles with addiction and run-ins with the law made headlines, including a 2004 arrest for possession of marijuana and other substances. Despite attempts to revive his acting career, he was unable to regain his former success and eventually turned to music, forming an underground rock band.
The video also touches on the "curse" of child stardom, citing examples of other former child actors who struggled with addiction and personal issues as adults. The presenter concludes by noting that Culkin, now in his 30s, has been living a private life, away from the spotlight, and has been focused on his music career.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Macaulay Culkin was born in 1980.
2. He started acting at the age of 4 in theater and television.
3. He became famous after starring in the film "Home Alone" in 1990.
4. The film "Home Alone" was the biggest box office hit of the year in the United States.
5. A sequel, "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," was released two years later and was also a success.
6. Macaulay Culkin was the first Hollywood child to earn over $1 million for a film.
7. His parents were in a custody battle over him and his fortune, which was valued at over $7 million.
8. He got married to actress Rachel Miner at the age of 17.
9. The marriage lasted for two years.
10. Macaulay Culkin's life was affected by the death of one of his siblings from an overdose.
11. He was arrested for possession of marijuana and other toxic substances in 2004.
12. He had small roles in films and television shows after his arrest.
13. He formed an underground rock band called "The Pizza Underground" and released a video of himself eating pizza in 2013.
14. He is now 35 years old and has been living a private life away from the spotlight.