Kieran Culkin is preparing to welcome his third child with wife Jazz Charton, marking a new chapter in their family life. The “Succession” actor’s announcement came on September 28, 2024, when the couple appeared together in New York City, with Charton visibly showing her pregnancy.
Couple Shares Joyful Family News in New York
On the opening night of “Waiting for Godot” in New York, Jazz Charton, 37, proudly showcased her baby bump as Kieran Culkin, 42, smiled warmly while resting his hand on her belly. The couple are already parents to 6-year-old daughter Kinsey Sioux and 4-year-old son Wilder Wolf, and this latest pregnancy clearly brings happiness to their expanding family. This announcement comes after Culkin reminded Charton of a personal promise they made earlier this year about having more children.
Kieran Culkin’s Public Request for Expanding Their Family
In January 2024, during his Emmy acceptance speech for his role in “Succession,” Culkin made headlines by asking Charton publicly for more children. He fought back tears while thanking his mother before turning to his wife and sharing their private agreement with the audience at Los Angeles’s Dolby Theatre.
“[Jazz] said, ‘I will give you four [children] when you win an Oscar,'”
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He added lightheartedly,
“No pressure. I love you. I’m really sorry I did this again,”
Kieran Culkin, Actor
and then invited with humor,
“And let’s get cracking on those kids. What do you say?”
Kieran Culkin, Actor
The Couple’s Lighthearted Commitment to Growing Their Family
Culkin has openly shared that the conversation about having more children has been ongoing for several years. Reflecting on their agreement, he explained,
“Jazz said, ‘Maybe if you win the Emmy,’”
Kieran Culkin, Actor
He recalled the playful back-and-forth:
“I didn’t bring it up for months, and then when I won the Globe, I said, ‘Do you remember what you said?’ And she was like, ‘What? No. What did I say?’”
Kieran Culkin, Actor
In the lead-up to the Emmys, Charton was said to be anxious about the promise they had playfully made. When questioned if he might name the new baby after an award, Culkin laughed and responded,
“I wouldn’t name it Emmy, or whatever other cute little thing.”
Kieran Culkin, Actor
With this pregnancy announcement, Culkin and Charton’s story continues to unfold as one characterized by affection, humor, and a deep desire to nurture their family.
Looking Ahead: What This Means for the Culkin Family
As Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton prepare to welcome their third child, the couple cements their commitment to family life, blending shared joy with longstanding promises. Culkin’s public expressions and the couple’s openness suggest that their expanding family will continue to be a source of happiness amid his flourishing career. Fans and followers will likely watch closely for future updates on their growing household and any new milestones the family will celebrate together.
