The Secret Behind Kevin's Parents' Job in Home Alone

For years, fans of "Home Alone" have wondered how the McCallister family could afford their massive Chicago mansion. Director Chris Columbus finally revealed the jobs of Kevin's parents, making it clear that they weren't part of any organized crime scene. Catherine O'Hara's Kate McCallister was a successful fashion designer, as hinted by the dancing mannequins in the movie. However, the details about Peter McCallister's job, played by John Heard, are still a bit hazy. Columbus remembered that Peter might have had a background in advertising, similar to the experience of the movie's creator, John Hughes. Fans can now stop pondering and enjoy the film without worrying about how the McCallisters paid for their grand home. Even Culkin's oldest son thinks he's Kevin! But not all the stars' children are as into the movie as Dakota.