Catherine O'Hara and Macaulay Culkin in "Home Alone." AlamyI’ve always had a soft spot for actors who can play completely opposite characters, like it requires zero effort; Catherine O’Hara was one of the best. As I thought about O’Hara — an unforgettable, vivacious woman — I remembered why I love her so much. Catherine O'Hara Film Home Alone (1992) AlamyLike this article? But O’Hara as Kate McCallister was the on-screen mother my 6-year-old self recognized as flawless, despite her imperfections.

Source: Huffington Post January 31, 2026 10:28 UTC