'Basically, I’m devastated': Fans shocked to learn Catherine O'Hara was only 36 in 'Home Alone'

'Ummm Catherine O'Hara was my age when she filmed 'Home Alone'?,' commented a fan

UPDATED APR 30, 2023

Catherine O'Hara was widely lauded for her performance in 'Schitt’s Creek' (Getty Images, @twoguysonaplane/Twitter)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actress Catherine O'Hara, known for her role in the popular movie 'Home Alone,' was only 36 years old when she played the mother of five in the 1990 Christmas film, which later became a four-film franchise. Fans are surprised by this revelation and are still talking about it. The movie revolves around Kevin McCallister, who is left behind by his joint family during the holiday season.

Catherine O'Hara, the award-winning actress, was last seen in the sitcom 'Schitt's Creek' alongside Eugene Levy. In the show, she plays the role of the soap opera wife of video store magnate Johnny. The plot of the show follows a wealthy family as they become completely broke and move to the small town of Schitt's Creek, leaving behind their luxurious lifestyle, according to a report by DailyMail.

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'Basically, I’m devastated'

A TikToker recently compared Catherine O'Hara's age at the time of the release of 'Home Alone' with the current age of Lindsay Lohan, who is expecting her first child. The TikTok video stated, "You probably thought she was older because 36 sounded older back then." Another user expressed their surprise, stating, "This video blew my mind." A user also commented, "Ummm Catherine O'Hara was my age when she filmed 'Home Alone'? She seemed so...mom-like. She wore blazers. Basically, I'm devastated."

'It’s gotta be the hair and makeup'

Another person thought she looked older just because of the hairstyles of those days, "It’s gotta be the hair and makeup. It’s evolved so much." A couple of years, Meghan McCain had a similar reaction after discovering O’Hara’s age, "Ben just told me Catherine O’Hara was my current age - 36 when she played Kevin’s mom in home alone..... I can’t unknow this. This is a lot for me to process and unpack... 👀" Randy Rainbow reacted on Twitter, "There should be a support group for those of us who were Macaulay Culkin’s age when 'Home Alone' came out and who are now Catherine O’Hara’s age in Home Alone. 😱"

Ummm Catherine O’Hara was my age when she filmed Home Alone? She seemed so...mom-like. She wore blazers.

Basically, I’m devastated. pic.twitter.com/pBjaMmL0DR
— Buffalo Blondie (@Buffalo_Blondie) December 16, 2020

Ben just told me Catherine O’Hara was my current age - 36 when she played Kevin’s mom in home alone..... I can’t unknow this. This is a lot for me to process and unpack... 👀 pic.twitter.com/pXJVNaLeDA
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) December 16, 2020

There should be a support group for those of us who were Macaulay Culkin’s age when Home Alone came out and who are now Catherine O’Hara’s age in Home Alone. 😱
— Randy Rainbow (@RandyRainbow) December 25, 2020

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