Macaulay Culkin (45) openly admitted that he hates when fans physically touch him. The star of the films Home Alone has therefore set clear rules for the protection of himself and his family, which he follows when meeting with the public.
In an interview with Deadline, Culkin explained that his years of fame have taught him how to avoid awkward situations. “I’ve learned a lot of tricks over the years. Let’s say someone is talking to me and it’s clear they want something from me that I’m not willing to give them. I see where it’s going. I just say, ‘Hey, nice to meet you.’ And I’m gone before he knows it. I will simply end social contact,” described by Macaulay.
According to him, even today there are people who are too enthusiastic. “There are times when I’m like, ‘Okay, slow down, cowboy… I can say, ‘We’re done.’ Or: ‘What you are doing is inappropriate.’ A lot of it has to do with feeling safe. You need to feel safe. I set the rules. Don’t follow me to the bathroom. I hate it. Don’t do it. And don’t do such things in front of my children. Just don’t do it. I tell them it’s inappropriate. There are ways to behave properly. I don’t like people touching me, manipulating me. Then I let them know: ‘Hey, watch out!’ Because they don’t realize it,” Culkin added.
