dailyloe.com – Macaulay Culkin has spoken about his friendship with Michael Jackson, which began when he was just ten years old. This relationship has gained attention due to the recent biopic ‘Michael’ not addressing the allegations of child sex abuse against Jackson.
Jackson faced multiple accusations of sexual abuse from various children, including James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were featured in the documentary ‘Leaving Neverland.’ Director Dan Reed criticized the biopic for omitting these serious allegations, likening it to a film about Jeffrey Epstein that ignores his criminal activities.
Jackson’s argument for his close friendships with children stemmed from his own troubled childhood, marked by his father’s abuse and the pressures of being in the Jackson Five. Culkin’s friendship with Jackson has drawn scrutiny, particularly given their 22-year age difference and Jackson’s claims that he would sleep in bed with Culkin and his brother Kieran.
In a conversation with Michael Rosenbaum on the ‘Inside of You’ podcast, Culkin described his friendship with Jackson as ‘normal.’ He explained that Jackson reached out during a time of rapid change in his life, suggesting a mutual understanding between them.
Culkin stated, “It’s almost easy to say it was weird or whatever, but it wasn’t because it made sense.” He emphasized that despite the public perception, their friendship felt typical to him. Culkin added, “At the end of the day: We were friends. I know it’s a big deal to everyone else, but to me it was a normal friendship.”
Throughout the years, Culkin has consistently defended Jackson, asserting that he never witnessed any inappropriate behavior from him. This ongoing defense comes amid renewed discussions about Jackson’s legacy and the implications of his relationships with children.
