Kieran Culkin made headlines at the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, not just for winning the Best Supporting Actor award but also for his unexpected request to his wife, Jazz Charton, during his acceptance speech.
Kieran Culkin Wins Best Supporting Actor at Oscars 2025
The Succession star, 42, took home the prestigious award for his role in Jesse Eisenberg thriller A Real Pain. However, what truly stole the show was his lighthearted yet surprising remark directed at his wife.
Recalling an incident from last year Emmy Awards, Culkin shared that Charton had promised him a third child if he won that night. However, the actor had his sights set even higher.
“After the show, we’re walking through a parking lot … and she goes, ‘Oh, God, I did say that!’” Culkin said. “‘I guess I owe you a third kid.’ And I turned to her, and I said, ‘Really, I want four.’ And she turned to me – I swear to God, this happened just over a year ago – she said, ‘I will give you four when you win an Oscar.’”
Seizing the moment, Culkin playfully looked at his wife in the audience and said, “No pressure, but let’s get cracking on those kids, what do ya say?” Charton, visibly amused and surprised, chuckled and nodded in response, making for one of the most memorable moments of the night.
Who is Jazz Charton? Kieran Culkin’s Wife & Family
Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton have been together since meeting in a New York pub in 2012. The couple tied the knot in 2013 during a road trip through the United States, exchanging vows in Iowa with only three strangers as witnesses.
They currently share two children, Kinsey Sioux and Wilder Wolfe, and have lived a modest life despite Culkin’s Hollywood success. The family previously resided in a small one-bedroom New York apartment for nearly a decade before moving into a more spacious three-bedroom home.
Charton, originally from London, is a former advertising professional and was raised by her mother, Coco Charton, a model and actress. She moved to New York in 2010 for a temporary job but decided to settle in the U.S. permanently.
Kieran Culkin Growing Success & Future Plans
Culkin’s career has seen a significant rise thanks to his role as Roman Roy in HBO’s Succession, which earned him widespread acclaim. His estimated net worth is around $5 million, though he continues to maintain a relatively low-key lifestyle.
With an Oscar now in hand and a growing family on his mind, it looks like Culkin is ready for the next chapter—both in his career and personal life.
Will Jazz Charton honor her playful promise and expand their family to four kids? Only time will tell!
