Macaulay Culkin and Other Hollywood Stars Pay Heartfelt Tribute to Catherine O’Hara

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Catherine O’Hara, the celebrated film and television actress, passed away earlier this week at age 71. Since then, fans and Hollywood colleagues have been sharing heartfelt tributes online. Known for her incredibly diverse career, O’Hara consistently demonstrated her talent across many different types of roles and projects, including her memorable performance in Home Alone. Now, Macaulay Culkin has posted a moving tribute to his cherished co-star.

Macaulay Culkin posted on Instagram with a throwback photo from the original Home Alone alongside a picture of him and Catherine O’Hara reuniting recently. He wrote a heartfelt message saying he wished he’d had more time with her, wanting to share more with her, and expressing his love. He ended by saying he’ll see her again. You can find his complete post linked below.

The World of Hollywood Pays Tribute to Catherine O’Hara

Macaulay Culkin was among those paying tribute to Catherine O’Hara, and Pedro Pascal shared a photo of them together from the set of The Last of Us. Pascal wrote a heartfelt message, saying he was eternally grateful for knowing her and that the world feels dimmer without her. He called her “The one and ONLY #CatherineOHara.” O’Hara appeared in several episodes of the second season of The Last of Us last year.

Warner Bros. honored Catherine O’Hara, as did Steve Martin and Martin Short during a recent performance of their comedy show, The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short (according to Variety). Martin Short fondly remembered meeting O’Hara when she was 18, describing her as “the greatest, most brilliant, kindest, sweetest angel” he’d ever worked with. He then offered a toast to her, joined by Steve Martin, saying, “So god bless Catherine.”

Brooke Shields posted a funny clip of Catherine O’Hara playfully imitating her on The Brooke Shields Show back in 1984. Shields expressed her sadness over O’Hara’s passing, writing about what an honor it was to be parodied by her and how deeply she will be missed. She sent her love to O’Hara’s family, friends, colleagues, and fans, acknowledging her as a truly beloved figure and noting that comedy will never quite be the same without her.

It was a true honor to have been playfully imitated by Catherine O’Hara. Her passing is a devastating loss. We loved her so much, and comedy will never quite be the same without her incredible talent. Our hearts go out to her family, friends, colleagues, and all who admired her. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

— Brooke Shields (@BrookeShields) January 30, 2026

Jenna Ortega, who worked with Michael O’Hara on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, also paid tribute, saying Catherine was one of the kindest and most talented people she’d ever met. She shared that she’ll always treasure their time together and the lessons Catherine taught her, calling her a true inspiration and one of the best in the business. Ortega expressed her deep gratitude for everything Catherine did.

Ryan Reynolds celebrated Catherine O’Hara’s career with a collection of her most memorable roles, calling her “a bright and beautiful light.” Dreamworks Animation also paid tribute, expressing their sadness over her passing. They remembered O’Hara’s kindness and grace, saying her work and spirit will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her, and they offered their condolences to her family.

DreamWorks Animation is deeply saddened by the passing of Catherine O’Hara. She will be remembered for her incredible talent, as well as her warmth and kindness. Those of us who were lucky enough to work with and know her will always cherish our memories of her.

— DreamWorks Animation (@Dreamworks) January 30, 2026

Our thoughts are with O’Hara’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

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2026-02-01 21:10