Home Alone Director Reveals How the McCallister’s Could Afford That House (And Debunks Controversial Fan Theory)

Story by Nicole Drum

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Home Alone director reveals the secret to the McCallisters' lavish lifestyle, debunking a long-standing fan theory about their wealth.

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According to director Chris Columbus, Kate McCallister was a successful fashion designer, which was hinted at in the film's visuals and the novelization.
While the source of Peter McCallister's income was less clear, Columbus ruled out the popular fan theory that he was involved in organized crime in Chicago.

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Chris Columbus, John Hughes, Kate McCallister, Peter McCallister, Catherine O'Hara, The Hollywood Reporter, Home Alone