Brenda Song is opening up about a personal struggle she experienced after welcoming two children with Macaulay Culkin.
The “Running Point” star and Culkin welcomed their first son, Dakota Song Culkin, in 2021 before expanding their family with a second, Carson Song Culkin, the following year.
For Song, stepping into parenthood brought plenty of adjustments to her body and her style that also affected how she felt about herself.
During a recent interview, the “Scandal” actress did not shy away from detailing how it was difficult to find her personal style and feel comfortable with her appearance.
“I actually really struggled the first couple years after having two kids because my body had changed,” Song told US Magazine.
“What was important to me in my wardrobe changed, and there was a second there where I was like, ‘I don’t feel confident in my body, I’m just gonna wear sweats,’” she added.
However, a shift came for the 38-year-old when she realized that it was a “mindset” and started to focus on what would work for her. She began searching for pieces that offered comfort and were still fashionable.
“And that was what it really took, was sort of me kind of breaking down, ‘What do I like now? What fits my body?’ I can’t wear what I was wearing when I was 27. I’m 38 now. My body has changed, and my lifestyle has changed.”
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While being candid about her body changes, the actress has also shared how she navigated work and parenting, admitting to feeling left out of some important milestones of her baby’s life.
After having Dakota, the former Disney star shared that she felt the pressure to return to work soon. However, balancing her career with caring for her newborn proved challenging. She revealed that on some days, she returned home only to find her baby already asleep.
“The hours away from my son took a toll on me,” Song admitted, per People Magazine. “Missing those hours with my newborn son, it pains me, but at the end of the day, Mama’s got to put food on the table.”
Despite handling the demands of motherhood and acting, Song has remained deeply involved in raising her sons. She previously revealed that she and Culkin are hands-on parents who chose not to hire a nanny, relying only on occasional help from her mother.
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As Song talks about parenting, Culkin has also offered glimpses into life at home, including how his kids react to one of his most famous films, “Home Alone.”
As The Blast reported, Culkin revealed that his children have a special fondness for the film and simply refer to it as “Kevin.” He added that they find the character funny, but he has chosen not to tell them he was the actor behind it. According to Culkin, he wants to “keep the magic alive.”
Culkin continued that seeing the movie now is more meaningful because he experiences it through his boys’ reactions, and takes pride in knowing he was part of something they love.
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While enjoying fatherhood, Culkin has reflected on his own troubled relationship with his dad and how it influenced the way he raised his boys.
Per The Blast, the actor recalled that one of the earliest memories he had of his father was thinking, “This is not how I’m gonna be with my kids.”
Culkin went on to share that they have been estranged for thirty years, and called him narcissistic, recalling how strongly he resisted seeing him as a child.
Macaulay Culkin Praised By Fans After Heartfelt Father’s Day Post
Culkin’s commitment to his children has also resonated with fans, particularly given his difficult upbringing. For Father’s Day in June, the actor shared a photo of himself watching his children play with their train set.
In the accompanying caption, he reflected on the ordinary yet demanding responsibilities of parenthood and the importance of being present, even when he is exhausted.
Fans were quick to praise Culkin for embracing a different path from the one he experienced growing up.
According to The Blast, one commenter wrote, “Seeing men with sh-t dads turn around and be amazing fathers is such a beautiful thing.”
