Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song had the most charming red carpet moment of Emmy weekend, and it all started with a simple mix-up. At the Warner Bros. Television Group Emmy nominees celebration on September 13, a photographer greeted the couple as“Mr. and Mrs. Culkin.”Brenda smiled, corrected him with“Not yet! Not yet!”and then patted Macaulay’s chest while teasing“Soon!”He rolled his eyes playfully and replied,“Maybe someday, if I’m lucky!”
The couple has been on their own timeline from the start. They met in 2014, began dating in 2017, and got engaged quietly in 2022. Along the way they welcomed two sons, Dakota and Carson. Brenda has joked that they’ve discussed eloping, though she’s pretty sure her mom would have a heart attack. Macaulay has said he’s committed to her to the very end, which is about as romantic as it gets.
The timing is fun too. Macaulay is set to present at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, just one day after this exchange. Engaged or not, these two keep giving fans reasons to smile. So what do you think: is a long engagement the smart move, or would you just elope? Tell us in the comments.
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