On Sunday night, as Kieran Culkin accepted his 2025 Golden Globe award, a palpable sense of relaxation emanated from him—and for a very justifiable reason. "My wife and I indulged in a shot of tequila with Mario Lopez, and the effects are definitely felt. My prepared speech? Completely gone," Culkin, who shares a blissful family life with his wife Jazz Charton and their two children, said amidst laughter. "Great job, Kieran, you're killing it!"
Culkin brought home the prestigious statue for Best Supporting Actor in a Film for his role in "A Real Pain," directed by and co-starring Jesse Eisenberg. Reflecting on his journey, the actor mentioned that his first-ever awards recognition was a Globe nomination he received "when I was basically a kid," for his role in the 2002 film "Igby Goes Down." This nomination served as a catalyst, opening the floodgates to a series of subsequent accolades for his exceptional performance in HBO's "Succession," where his portrayal of Roman Roy earned him an impressive tally of four nominations and ultimately, one victorious win. He jokes that the Golden Globes have now become a highly anticipated, routine date night for him and his wife, particularly since he's become such a familiar face at the awards ceremony.
In "A Real Pain," Culkin and Eisenberg portray cousins traveling to their ancestral Poland to honor their grandmother. David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter, reviewing the film that premiered a year ago at Sundance, wrote, "Both actors shine brightly, but Culkin is a sheer delight. He couldn't have chosen a more perfect role to showcase his versatility following 'Succession,' especially as the narrative unfolds and we're granted deeper insights into Benji's melancholic demeanor."
Culkin emerged victorious against formidable competitors such as Yura Borisov ("Anora"), Edward Norton ("A Complete Unknown"), Guy Pearce ("The Brutalist"), Jeremy Strong ("The Apprentice"), and Denzel Washington ("Gladiator II").
