so grateful to have grown up in this era. learning about different cultures and how they’re all beautiful and make the world a better, more interesting place to live. instead of the divisiveness & nationalism they’re pushing these days
🕊️ She was 35 years old when she filmed Home Alone
She held dual Canadian & American citizenship
Had a rare condition called situs inversus (organs mirrored)
She had two sons, Matthew and Luke
Both of her sons, Matthew and Luke, pursued careers in film set related works and even worked with her on Schitt’s Creek.
Actively avoided turning her children into industry kids
Described motherhood as the only role she never wanted to improvise.
Stayed married to one partner for over three decades without public drama.
Rarely spoke about religion publicly despite Catholic upbringing.
Her younger sister, Mary Margaret O’Hara, is a respected musician and actress in Canada.
Worked as a waitress before joining the cast.
She played Kevin’s mom in Home Alone without ever being on set with the burglars as many scenes were shot separately.
Despite global fame, she’s known in Hollywood for being extremely private and avoids celebrity culture.
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Catherine O'Hara has been a joy to behold and she will forever be a role model to both the older generations and to our kids who will watch Home Alone every holiday 🤍
Thank you very much Catherine. We will remember you and keep your memories fresh and evergreen in our hearts 🩶🤍
Mind you his daughter Elle King estranged herself from him saying he was an absent father and no longer wanted to associate with him after his homophobic and transphobic comments. She hasn’t spoken to him in years and has publicly stated he isn’t a kind man. Yet this is supposed to be another one of MAGA’s “traditional family men.”