Macaulay Culkin Arrested For Marijuana Possession In 2004

Macaulay Culkin, renowned for his iconic roles in the Home Alone film series, was arrested in Oklahoma City in 2004.

The arrest took place during a routine traffic stop on a Friday afternoon on September 17, 2004. It raised eyebrows as he was taken into custody on suspicion of possessing marijuana and a controlled substance.

According to the arrest report as per Los Angeles Times, an Oklahoma City police officer stopped a car that was allegedly speeding on an interstate. Culkin was riding along in the car with a man from New York.

The man was Culkin’s driver and was identified to be Brett M. Tabisel. The police report further stated that the two claimed to be driving from New York to Los Angeles.

Macaulay Culkin. (Source: Instagram)

Culkin and the driver were asked to step out after Tabisel granted permission to search the vehicle. The actor was apprehended after the officer discovered 17.3 grams of marijuana and prescription drugs in the car. 

Reportedly obtained without a prescription, the prescription drugs included anxiety-relieving medication Xanax and sleeping pills, neatly packaged in plastic sandwich bags. 

The marijuana, on the other hand, was stowed away in a metal cigarette box, according to the arrest report. Subsequently, the 43-year-old actor was released on $4,000 bail the same night, as confirmed by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department. 

Remarkably tight-lipped upon leaving the jail, the actor offered no comments regarding the incident.

Macaulay Culkin candidly spoke about his drug usage

In an interview with Esquire in February 2020, Culkin opened up about his past experiences with drug usage. 

When asked about the severity of his involvement with drugs, Culkin offered a nuanced perspective, stating, “Um? Listen, I played with some fire, I guess is the best way to put it. At the same time, I’ve never been to rehab or anything like that.” 

He responded in a way that struck a careful mix between admitting the risks he had taken and stressing that he had never needed rehabilitation. 

Culkin admitted to moments of self-awareness, instances when he had to “catch [himself], once or twice,” realizing the potential dangers of the path he was on. 

Remarkably, the former child actor highlighted that, despite the close calls, he never delved so deep into the abyss that external intervention became a necessity. 

Reflecting on his journey, Culkin was honest about the impact of drugs on his life, stating, “I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I hadn’t had drugs in my life at some point or another.” 

Despite his past drug experiences, he saw the foolishness of drug use and called it “stupid.” Though unconventional, Culkin’s advice for friends seeking recovery was based on his own experience: “Just stop. Simply quit! And it doesn’t operate that way.” 

While the father of two claimed to have outgrown the need for drugs, he confessed to still enjoying the occasional muscle relaxer. 

In contrast, his drug use had ceased, and he clarified that, aside from the occasional libation and smoking habit, he no longer partook in substances that had once been like “old friends.”

Macaulay Culkin legally removed his parents’ names from his trust fund 

Culkin, the iconic child star of the 1990s, legally removed his parents’ names from the trust fund that housed the substantial earnings he had amassed during his early acting career. 

Known for his standout performances in films such as the Home Alone series, My Girl, and Ritchie Rich, he took a hiatus from acting in 1994, but his wealth became a source of conflict. 

During his teenage years, his parents, Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup, went through a divorce, triggering a custody battle that involved not just the seven children but also Macaulay’s considerable fortune, estimated to be between $15 and $20 million. 

Culkin, along with his siblings, expressed a strong aversion to being under their father’s custody, alleging physical and mental abuse. To gain control over his financial affairs and navigate the complexities of the legal dispute, Culkin decided to remove his parents from the trust fund. 

In a 2018 interview with Esquire, he clarified that the decision was not about emancipation but a strategic move to ensure the protection of his finances. 

He emphasized, “I legally took my parents’ names off of my trust fund and found an executor, someone who would look over my finances, just in case anyone wanted to stick their [explicit] pinkie in the pie.” 

Despite his intentions to expedite the resolution of the situation, he found himself facing accusations of ‘divorcing’ his parents. 

Culkin maintained that his goal was to handle the matter cleanly and without bias, and by removing his parents’ names, the legal proceedings concluded more swiftly. While the situation eventually resolved, Culkin’s relationship with his father remained strained. 

Macaulay Culkin’s come back to the acting world

After a hiatus in 1994, Culkin decided to make a comeback in 2000, taking on a role in the play Madame Melville in London’s West End. 

In 2003, he surprised audiences with his performance in Party Monster, portraying the real-life character Michael Alig, a party promoter, drug user, and murderer. 

Following Party Monster, he gained positive reviews for his supporting role in the film Saved!, playing a non-Christian student in a conservative Christian high school. 

Further, Culkin ventured into voice-over work, contributing to Seth Green’s Robot Chicken. In 2006, he took a unique step by publishing an experimental, semi-autobiographical novel titled Junior, shedding light on his stardom and complicated relationship with his father. 

In the mid-2000s, Culkin starred in Sex and Breakfast, a dark comedy, and took on a role in the NBC television series Kings as Andrew Cross. 

Notably, in 2021, the actor experienced a significant resurgence with his participation in the tenth season of American Horror Story: Double Feature, earning critical acclaim for his performance.

In recent years, Culkin has extended his presence to digital platforms, launching the comedy website and podcast Bunny Ears in 2018. 

He also made headlines by reprising his iconic Home Alone role as Kevin McCallister in a 2018 Google Assistant advertisement, which quickly went viral. On December 1, 2023, Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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