Buzz
Despite its blockbuster success, the 'Home Alone' series cast faces numerous scandals and legal challenges.
Devin Ratray, famed as Buzz McCallister in 'Home Alone', is under NYPD investigation for rape allegations.
Accused by Lisa Smith of rape in 2017, Ratray also faced charges of violence against his girlfriend in Oklahoma in December 2021.
Ratray denies all allegations, stating he never raped Lisa Smith as she claims.
Over three decades since its global cinematic success, many 'Home Alone' actors have been entangled in legal and scandalous issues.
Macaulay Culkin was arrested in 2004 for illegal drug possession, including marijuana and Xanax, leading to a suspended sentence and mandatory rehab.
Culkin's troubled life led to an appearance that belied his age, and he struggled to secure notable film roles after 'Home Alone'.
Fortunately, Culkin has since recovered, now living a peaceful and happy life with fiancée Brenda Song and their son.
In 2006, Joe Pesci faced assault charges in Florida for hitting a man attempting to take a photo with him.
Pesci was later embroiled in rumors related to his ex-wife's attempted murder charge, which financially implicated him, though the charges against him were eventually dropped.
John Heard, who played Peter McCallister in 'Home Alone', died in 2017. In 1991, he was arrested and convicted for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Melissa Leo and illegally entering her home.
Actor John Candy, known for his role as Gus Polinski in 'Home Alone', passed away in 1994 at 43 due to a heart attack, stemming from long-term obesity, excessive eating, severe alcoholism, smoking, and cocaine use.
