In April 2021, one celebrity couple surprised fans with a huge announcement. On April 5, Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin and girlfriend Brenda Song welcomed their first child together, a son named Dakota Song Culkin. This news is so exciting, especially because Macaulay and Brenda (who is best known for playing London Tipton on the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody) keep their lives so private that some didn't even realize they were dating!
It goes without saying that baby Dakota is lucky to end up with these two as his parents — especially since they're both making bank. Recently, Cheat Sheet rounded up Brenda and Macaulay's combined net worth now that they're officially Mom and Dad, and let's just say that playing Kevin McAllister all those years ago has definitely paid off!
Curious about what these two might have in the bank? Read on for Macaulay and Brenda's net worth — both separately and as a couple — and how they've both managed to make their money over the years.
Brenda Song's Child Stardom
Brenda got an early start on her career, which definitely had a little something to do with the success she ended up finding at such a young age. Going all the way back to the '90s, Brenda began acting by snagging some small roles in shows like Thunder Alley, Fudge, and later, 7th Heaven.
Her Disney Career
Brenda really hit her acting stride when she made it big on Disney Channel! Though she's probably best known for playing hotel heiress London Tipton on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Brenda was one of the network's biggest stars of the 2000s, starring in original movies including Wendy Wu, Homecoming Warrior and Stuck in the Suburbs.
Acting as an Adult
Even past her Disney days, Brenda's acting career continued to stay strong. Notably, she starred in The Social Network alongside Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield. More recently, she was in the cast of Hulu's Dollface as well as the Netflix original movie Secret Obsession.
Brenda's Current Career
Brenda has continued acting until recently. Not only does that include roles in movies and shows, but she's also lent her voice to the Disney Channel animated series Amphibia as Anne Boonchuy. She also recently appeared in several episodes of the ABC firefighter drama series Station 19.
Modeling
Aside from acting, Brenda's also into modeling — and considering how she lights up in front of a camera, it's no surprise! Those who follow her on Instagram already know that she shares many of her professional shots with her fans on a regular basis, including some high fashion looks.
Magazine Covers
Right along with her modeling career, Brenda is frequently found on the cover of magazines (and yes, she does always look this gorgeous!). She might always be known as London Tipton to those of us who grew up watching her, but she's accomplished so many things since her Disney Channel days.
Brenda's Total Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Brenda's current estimated net worth is around $5 million, which isn't too shabby for the amount of hard work she's done and big roles she's scored over the years. But how does what she (likely) has in the bank measure up to her partner?
Macaulay Culkin, Child Star
Today, Macaulay is 40 years old, but many people will always think of him as a kid when they hear his name because of how prolific his career was, even when he was super young. Macaulay started acting at the ripe old age of 5, with some of his earliest roles in movies like Uncle Buck.
The Peak of His Career
Of course, what Macaulay is most known for is his role as Kevin McAllister in the Home Alone movies — and around that time was truly the peak of his career. In the '90s, Macaulay starred in My Girl, Richie Rich, The Pagemaster, and other movies that ended up sealing his fate as one of the biggest child stars ever.
He Wrote a Book
In 2006, Macaulay published a book titled Junior. Though it is technically a novel, it was also informed by his own experiences growing up in the spotlight and his relationship with his father. It's described as part memoir, part rant, part comedy. Many fans described the book as semi-autobiographical.
His Band
Who knew that Macaulay was also musically talented? Though his band has since broken up, he played with The Pizza Underground — a music group that parodied songs by the Velvet Underground. The band was reasonably successful, and even ended up touring internationally before disbanding in 2018.
His Podcast
Macaulay also hosted a popular podcast called Bunny Ears, where he was joined by celeb guests including Lizzo, Tony Hawk, and Bob Saget. The weekly podcast was all about comedy and interviews. The archives are still available. He hasn't recorded any new episodes since 2019 — such a bummer!
Promotional Deals
Given that Macaulay is who he is, it's no surprise that he's gotten plenty of promotional deals. Promoting products on Instagram, designing his own line of Happy Socks, appearing in commercials — with his fame, there seems to be no limit to the opportunities that are open to him.
Macaulay's Net Worth
After an entire lifetime (so far) of acting, it makes sense that Macaulay would have amassed quite a bit of wealth by now! According to Celebrity Net Worth, his estimated net worth is at about $18 million — and these days, it seems like he's taking that cash and staying out of the spotlight as much as possible.
Brenda & Macaulay's Grand Total
Between Brenda's $5 million net worth and Macaulay's $18 million in the bank, it would seem that this couple is worth around $23 million — seriously impressive — though of course, they're not married at this point. It goes without saying that their child will have a comfortable upbringing. We're jealous!
