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Macaulay Culkin Says This Is the Secret to His Relationship With Brenda Song

Macaulay Culkin exclusively told E! News that he and fiancée Brenda Song—with whom he shares a 3-year-old and 2-year-old son—make their relationship work by being in constant communication.

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Macaulay Culkin is living the sweet life with Brenda Song 

And the Home Alone star knows exactly what has made his romance with the Suite Life of Zack & Cody alum work after seven years together.

"Brenda and I are very good at communicating with each other," Macaulay told E! News in an exclusive interview. "We have no secrets. We're constantly on the line—we talk, we talk."

Most importantly, the couple—who are parents to sons Dakota Song Culkin, 3, and a 2-year-old boy whose name hasn't been shared—know how to read each other's emotional cues, which is especially helpful with two little boys.

"I call it tagging in and out," Macaulay explained. "You know, 'You tag in.' Like wrestling. 'Hey, I've been at us for about three hours. I need to tag out. I need quiet time.' We call it quiet time. 'I need to go upstairs and have quiet time.'"

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The 44-year-old noted that he can tell when Brenda, 36, has "hit her wall" and that she can do the same with him. And all of that comes down to making sure they're in constant communication with one another.

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"We just talk," he continued, "that's the best way to do it. We're in the thick of it, 2-year-old and 3-year-old."

And the Saved actor couldn't help but gush over his lady love. 

"God bless, Brenda is a champion," he shared. "And she is the best mom. She's the best boy mom. She's just the best mom. She's the best person. I wake up every day knowing I'm lucky. Not feeling I feel lucky, but I know I'm lucky."

Macaulay was especially thankful that Brenda handles the family duties while he's busy with work, like his new partnership with Uber Eats for their on demand Uber Carolers in select cities Dec. 7—which comes complete with a new ad that pokes fun at his iconic role in Home Alone.

"We didn't want to do something that was too on the nose when it came to referencing Home Alone," he noted. "It was kind of just like a little wink and nods. I just thought it was kind of nice and simple and fun."

He joked, "They paid me in carolers. Yes, I think I have it in my contract that they have to send carolers to my house."

To see more of Brenda and Macaulay's cutest moments over the years, keep reading.

Go Rams

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song were decked out in their favorite football team's colors in 2024.

Date Night

The couple stepped out for a rare red carpet date at a Clarins product launch party in Los Angeles in March 2024.

Fun in Cabo

The couple celebrated Brenda's 36th birthday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in 2024. 

Poolside Service 

Macaulay purchased a resort tshirt and pretended to be a resort employee, offering Brenda a towel as she lounged poolside.

Bellhop 

He also played bellhop and carried her bags, much to Brenda's confusion and amusement.

Meet Dakota

The two appeared with their son Dakota at Macaulay's star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in December 2023.

Hi Baby

Macaulay and Brenda's baby boy Carson also made an appearance at the ceremony.

Star Power

The couple were all smiles at the family event.

Trick or Treat

In 2023, the Home Alone star got into the spooky season spirit as Brenda passed out candy.

Black & White Style

The duo appeared at the GFS Fall Benefit in Santa Monica, Calif., in October 2023.

They're Getting Hitched

In January 2022, a source confirmed to E! News that Brenda and Macaulay were engaged. The actress showed off her engagement ring while stepping out in Beverly Hills. 

Heart Day

"Hoppy Valentine's day everyone!" Brenda shared on Instagram in 2020, when celebrating with Macaulay in the water. 

Take Me Away

While strolling through Friedrichshain in Berlin in 2018, the couple displayed some PDA by holding hands. 

Proud Parents

In 2022, the couple celebrated their son Dakota's first birthday with a visit to Sesame Place San Diego. Calling it a "magical" affair, Brenda wrote on her Instagram alongside a snap of herself and Macaulay posing with Elmo, "We had so much fun!"

Birthday Bash

"Happy 40th birthday to this magical being," Brenda wrote to Macaulay on Instagram in 2020. "I could sit here and write endlessly about how wonderful, kind, loving, genuine, loyal, honest, brilliant and hilarious you are, and how grateful I am that I get to share and do this life thing with you. But firstly, that would take me an eternity and secondly, you won't even see this because you don't ever use instagram. Hahaha. My unicorn that I never thought could exist, I am luckiest person in the world because I am loved by you."

Biggest Cheerleader

"Guys, I did a podcast with my favorite bunny—podcasters and just 2 of my favorite people," Brenda shared online when supporting her boyfriend's podcast back in April 2018. "@bunnyearspodcast aaaand the one and only @mattbennett!" 

Do-Gooders

Uniting for good! The Hollywood couple attended the 2018 Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) telecast in Los Angeles. 

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