Brenda Song celebrates relationship milestones with Macaulay Culkin, marking their eighth anniversary as a couple. The Disney Channel alum honored the occasion on June 18 with a heartfelt message to her fiancé, sharing reflections on their bond and family life in Los Angeles.
The Running Point actress took to Instagram to express her deep affection for Culkin, with whom she shares two young sons, Dakota and Carson. In her touching tribute, Brenda wrote,
“8 years and there is still no one who makes me laugh or smile like the way you do,”
and added,
“No one who makes me feel more seen, heard or loved. My partner in crime, my adventure partner, my best friend, my baby daddy, my favorite everything- thank you.”
—Brenda Song, Actress. She continued,
“To be loved by you is the greatest privilege. Happy anniversary. I love you.”
—Brenda Song, Actress.
Brenda’s loving post included two playful selfies with the Home Alone actor, showing them wearing bunny ears and goofing for the camera at a dinner table. The couple, engaged since 2022, often spotlight their tight-knit relationship. Brenda recently credited parenthood and their shared approach to raising children as factors that made their connection even stronger.
Strengthening Their Bond Through Parenthood
Raising a young family has brought new dimensions to the couple’s relationship, Brenda shared in an April interview. She acknowledged,
“No matter how well you know your partner, when you have kids, it’s another phase of your relationship, because you are dealing with situations that you’ve never dealt with,”
—Brenda Song, Actress, in conversation with Francesca Amiker for E! News. She added,
“You’re raising little humans together. It comes down to this really ground level of who you guys are and if you connect.”
—Brenda Song, Actress.
The Social Network star noted the pressures that come with parenthood, saying she understands why
“people break up when they have young children,”
but also how overcoming challenges can unite couples further. “It’s a high-stress situation,” —Brenda Song, Actress, E! News. She reflected,
“I am so, so fortunate that when we had kids, instead of us going through these trials and tribulations, yes, we did, but it strengthened us,”
and emphasized,
“because we realized, ‘Oh, I really am so lucky to have someone who understands me on such a different kind of level.’”
—Brenda Song, Actress.
Brenda admired Macaulay’s unique parenting style and his ability to support the family:
“I wasn’t expecting that because I’m so used to my crazy type A personality doing it all,”
she revealed. She continued,
“Mac is so good at doing the things that I didn’t even know I needed and I didn’t even know our kids needed. I always say he’s the white glue that keeps us all together.”
—Brenda Song, Actress.
Memorable Moments Together
Over the years, Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin have built a collection of unforgettable memories, documenting key milestones and everyday joys. In 2024, they celebrated their shared devotion to their favorite football team by attending games together decked out in team colors. March of that year saw the couple on a rare red carpet date at a Clarins product launch in Los Angeles, a testament to their united public presence.
The pair marked Brenda’s 36th birthday with a getaway in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Their humor and affection were on full display as Macaulay played the part of a resort employee, offering Brenda a towel as she lounged poolside, and later pretended to be a bellhop, carrying her bags to her amusement.
Their family life also took center stage in December 2023, when the couple appeared with their son Dakota at Macaulay’s star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Both Dakota and the couple’s second son, Carson, joined them for the celebration, as Brenda and Macaulay beamed for cameras, basking in their shared achievements.
Halloween 2023 added another cherished memory, with the Home Alone star joining Brenda as she handed out candy for trick-or-treaters. In October that year, they attended a charity event in Santa Monica, offering a glimpse of their black-and-white style on the red carpet.
A Journey Marked by Commitment
Their enduring relationship was marked publicly when news of their engagement broke in January 2022, after Brenda was seen wearing an engagement ring in Beverly Hills. Valentine’s Day and birthdays have also become special traditions for the couple. Brenda’s heartfelt tribute for Macaulay’s 40th birthday captured her affection:
“Happy 40th birthday to this magical being,”
she wrote.
“I could sit here and write endlessly about how wonderful, kind, loving, genuine, loyal, honest, brilliant and hilarious you are, and how grateful I am that I get to share and do this life thing with you. But firstly, that would take me an eternity and secondly, you won’t even see this because you don’t ever use instagram. Hahaha. My unicorn that I never thought could exist, I am luckiest person in the world because I am loved by you.”
—Brenda Song, Actress.
The couple has embraced public moments together, such as strolling in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district in 2018, and celebrating son Dakota’s first birthday at Sesame Place San Diego in 2022, a “magical” day Brenda documented with joy on social media.
Expressions of Support and Advocacy
Beyond their personal celebrations, Brenda and Macaulay are involved in projects and causes close to their hearts. Brenda showed her support for Macaulay’s ventures, stating,
“Guys, I did a podcast with my favorite bunny—podcasters and just 2 of my favorite people,”
when joining an episode of his podcast in April 2018. She added,
“@bunnyearspodcast aaaand the one and only @mattbennett!”
—Brenda Song, Actress. The couple also attended the Stand Up To Cancer telecast in Los Angeles that year, highlighting their commitment to charitable efforts.
From birthdays and family outings to playful everyday interactions, Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin have built a partnership grounded in humor, support, and genuine affection. Their story resonates as a testament to resilience and joy in partnership, with ongoing support for each other’s personal and professional lives. Fans and followers continue to look forward to future milestones, heartwarming tributes, and shared moments from this enduring couple.
