Inside Michael Jackson & Macauley Culkin’s Friendship

By Juliet Smith 1 year ago

1. An Innocent Friendship?

(Image Source/ TheIrishmirror)The relationship between Michael Jackson and Macauley Culkin all began when he starred in Jackson's music video for 'Black and White'. The two of them really got along while filming and they became close friends very quickly. It sounds a little odd that the two grew such a friendship considering Culkin was a very young boy...

2. He Was Accepted As Part Of The Family

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Here, Michael Jackson is shouldering Culkin from the press and the cameras even as he is stood beside Culkin's father. The interesting thing is that Culkin's family knew how involved Jackson was with Macauley and they would have him staying at their house regularly. He was extremely involved in his life and the parents didn't seem to bat an eyelid...

3. They Had Sleepovers Together

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Macauley is not seen in this photo and that is because he was the one behind the camera taking the picture. The two of them would often have sleepovers together. It was certainly a relationship that could not be explained or that can not be understood by the majority of society. When the two of them would stay over they would stay in the same room - which Culkin clarified was more like a small house.

4. They Stayed Close For Years

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But, here we can see that Macauley Culkin is all grown up and the two of them are still together at an event, side by side. To this day, he claims they were just friends, that it was all above board, all innocent and that Jackson never did anything inappropriate towards him.

5. Covered In Cream

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This was during a photo-shoot when they were covered in cream. The two of them did many together, and this photo reminds us of a similar Harry and Marv situation. The two of them bonded so closely because of the fun they had together, being silly and playing around was an escape from the publicity and fame.

6. 'Don't Leave Me Alone In The House'

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Culkin's photo was found in Jackson's home along with many other young boys. That was not all, there was also a note written by Culkin that said 'do not leave me alone in the house'. During the FBI raid, there was also some inappropriate material found containing books with nude young males as well as strange sexual artifacts found in his home.

7. Jackson And Culkin Leave His Neverland Ranch Together

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Again, the two of them are together. Usually, the two of them would hang out at either his family home or Jackson's Netherland ranch. Here they would disappear for hours, playing in the child's haven that was Jackson's home. It was full of toys, fairground rides and even secret rooms and passages. Here they are leaving together as Jackson tries to shield himself from the camera.

8. They Even Wore Matching Outfits To A Party

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Coincidence? We think not. Jackson most probably co-ordinated their outfits as they attended this party together. Macauley Culkin is turning from boy to teen here. But, the two of them are as close as ever, they began to socialise in the same circles as Jackson introduced him to those in the industry. With Jackson growing up so close to Culkin from such a young age some people speculate that perhaps it created a kind of grooming effect on Macauley.

9. Peter Pan And The Young Boys

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Here is Jackson not only with Culkin but also surrounded by a lot of children as he always was when he was in his element. We know that Jackson viewed himself as a Peter Pan due to his contnuation of the theme throughout his ranch. He was never happier than when he was surrounded by lots of young boys. Some say this is because he was a young boy at heart. But, his house-keeper claimed that this was for inappropriate reasons.

10. Jackson Taught Him His Moves

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Jackson had a massive impact on Culkin's life. And as we can see here he was taught Jackson's famous dance moves from the king of pop himself. Again, the two of them are also in matching shirts...a theme we see again and again with these two. As we can also see in the photo, the majority of their relationship was based upon having fun.

11. They Regularly Attended Events Together

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As Macauley Culkin grew, Jackson continued to guide him within the world of fame and money. So, the two of them would often attend events together  - since at this point they were still best friends. Macauley Culkin was never ashamed of being seen with Jackson even despite people thinking their relationship was 'wrong'.

12. Jackson Had Multiple Young 'Friends'

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As we see here, Jackson was always pictured surrounded by children. He had multiple close young friends as we can see here, one of whom of course was Culkin. Whether this is because he was as his family claim a big child himself, or because he had bad intentions we will never truly know.

13. He Used Fun To Befriend Children

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Michael Jackson had the spirit of a child, as we can see here him and Culkin are ecstatic about the monkey next to him. He knew exactly how to befriend children and how to keep them happy as we can see in this photo. He had a pet monkey which he would often show to Culkin. He even turned his entire home into a Peter Pan themed 'Neverland' ranch - for himself and his frequent young visitors. Some say it was to lure them into his trap...

14. Close Confident

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Here they are again. Their relationship never tarnished as he grew up and we can see by Culkin whispering into Jackson's ear that he remained a close friend and confidant. They had an unusual bond due to the fact that he had grown up with Jackson beside him, from a boy to a man.

15. He Wanted His Attention

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Jackson was always bidding for Culkin's attention. When he was younger this was through play. As he got older this was through famous associations and glamourous events. They are sat together here at an event where Culkin's attention is elsewhere. On the other hand, Jackson is fixated on Culkin.

16. He Even Took Him To Disneyland

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Jackson took Culkin to Disneyland, and to meet the famous Mickey Mouse. Of course, this is every child's dream and Jackson loved to be the one who could provide all of Culkin's wishes. Plus, it appears that he loved it just as much as Macauley Culkin did at 11 years old.

17. Throwing Money Into The Air

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Here the two of them are in Macauley Culkin's home, throwing paper money into the air. Culkin learned from a young age that Jackon would fritter millions of pounds on whatever he wanted. This habit became too much for the pair of them as they indulged in a lifestyle that became destructive to both, spending money on alcohol and drugs...

18. Jackson Acted Like His Parent

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This is Michael Jackson sorting out the young Macauley Culkin's hair. He became more than a friend, he was so close to Culkin it was as though he was family. He was often the first person that would be on scene to help, especially when it came to Culkin's public appearances as he wanted to help the young star in his budding fame.

19. They Did Everything Together

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The relationship between the two of them was not just based on the occasional fleeting meeting or the odd fun outing here and there. They were inseparable and they did everything together. From basketball to Disneyland to relaxing at home and sleepovers...they were always together.

20. A Weird Friendship?

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The two of them were constantly playing together. Culkin says that Jackson helped him navigate fame at an early age when he had few friends and nobody that could relate to what he was going through apart from Michael Jackson. To this day, people ask him if he thinks it is weird now and he will always reply- no, because it makes sense.

21. A Grown Man And A Child

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As we can see, the two of them became inseparable. It is hard for the rest of the world to understand a relationship between a young boy and a full grown man, without any family ties, and think it is totally innocent. Especially when Culkin was so young - he was just a little boy.

22. Personal Or Professional?

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This is the two of them with one of Culkin's agents. Despite being a personal relationship he was also involved in the professional side of Culkin's life too and would often discuss his future with both his agents and his parents. At this point, he became a massive part of his life, integrated in all aspects of it.

23. Jackson Was So Close To Culkin's Family

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This is Macauley in the arms of his mother as they dance beside Michael Jackson. Again, this shows how close they all were, it was as though he was one of the family. In fact, they were so close that Jackson later made Macauley Culkin the godfather of his three children. They remain so close and Culkin describes himself as extremely protective and full of love for Paris.

24. Jackson, Culkin And His Father Go Out

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This is Michael Jackson, Macauley Culkin and Culkin's father on their was out together which was something very normal for the three of them. Many people wonder and speculate about why his mum and dad let Jackson stay so closely around their son and how they did not suspect that Jackson was in fact a child molester. But, back at the time, there was less suspicion than a few years later when accusations started to fly around.

25. They Wore Matching Shades

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The two of them here are together with a bunch of adults and children at a fun park. Of course, these two are side by side wearing matching shades. Jackson and Culkin were each other's closest friend so that even when they were with other children - it was Michael Jackson that Macauley preferred to be with.

26. He Granted All Macauley's Wishes

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The two of them here are at Disneyland. Jackson took Culkin everywhere that a child dreams of. He provided the role of a fellow child, despite being a grown man. The two of them continued to see one another until 2005 which was 3 years before he died. This was because Jackson became more of a recluse and unhappy.

27. Jackson Was Included In The Family Photo

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Look how young Macauley is in this picture - he looks very much like the Kevin we know and love. He was so close to Culking and the family that he was included on this family photo. Jackson always looks very familiar and comfortable and usually has a hand on Culkin as though he is one his family.

28. He Doted On Him

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In this picture Culkin is just a boy. We can see by the way he is looking at Culkin that he loved and adored him. Of course this led to accusations about Michael Jackson that came out. These were made by two young boys who Jackson had befriended and become particularly close too. They had a similar bond to Jackson and Culkin as we see in this photo.

29. They Became Inseparable

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From there, the two of them spent a lot of time together. Not just in a professional capacity but at both Culkin's home and Jackson's too. According to Macauley Culkin the two of them would just hang out and play as friends - and of course this raised a few eyebrows. Was it innocent?

30. Culkin Is Now Best Friends With Jackson's Daughter

 
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Jackson made Macauley the godfather of his three children. Culkin and his daughter Paris are extremely close and he has explained in an interview that he is extremely protective of her and full of love for Paris. The two of them see each other regularly.

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