Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton Expecting Their Third Child

Kieran Culkin and his wife Jazz Charton are expanding their family once again, with the couple recently revealing they’re expecting their third child. The joyful news became public when the 42-year-old Succession star and his 37-year-old wife attended the opening night of Broadway’s “Waiting for Godot” in New York City on September 28. In a touching moment captured by photographers, Culkin placed a gentle hand on Charton’s visible baby bump as they posed together on the red carpet. Charton glowed in a form-fitting cream dress that highlighted her pregnancy, while Culkin complemented her in a casual yet polished sweater and dark pants ensemble. The images, published by People magazine, showed the couple beaming with happiness, clearly embracing this new chapter in their family journey.

This pregnancy announcement comes with a particularly delightful backstory that began at the Academy Awards ceremony just six months earlier. While accepting his Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance in “A Real Pain,” Culkin used his moment in the spotlight to publicly address his desire for more children. In what became one of the ceremony’s most endearing moments, he looked directly at Charton in the audience and said, “Let’s get cracking on those kids, what do you say? I love you.” This sweet public declaration was actually the continuation of a playful agreement between the couple that Culkin had first revealed during his Emmy acceptance speech for “Succession.” During that earlier awards ceremony, he shared how Charton had jokingly promised him a third child if he won the Emmy—a promise she hadn’t expected would come to fruition. Their private agreement had become a charming public narrative that has now culminated in this pregnancy.

The couple’s love story began in a New York bar in 2012, where their first interaction set the tone for their relationship’s playful dynamic. As Culkin recounted in a 2021 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he approached Charton with typical candor: “I said, ‘I’m Kieran. You have an English accent. What’s your name?'” When she responded that her name was Jazz, he teasingly replied, “J-A-Z-Z, like the music? Well, that’s f***ing stupid.” Despite this unconventional introduction, the pair clearly connected on a deeper level. Their romance moved quickly, and just one year later, while on a spontaneous road trip through Iowa, they decided to get married. This June marked their eleventh wedding anniversary, demonstrating that their connection, built on humor and authenticity, has stood the test of time in an industry where relationships often falter under public scrutiny.

The couple’s growing family already includes two children who have brought tremendous joy to their lives. Their daughter Kinsey, now five years old, was born in September 2019, marking their entry into parenthood. Two years later, in August 2021, they welcomed their son Wilder, completing their current family of four. Culkin has been refreshingly open about the transformative experience of fatherhood, often discussing how becoming a parent has changed his perspective and priorities. While the actor comes from the famous Culkin family and has been in the entertainment industry since childhood (most notably appearing in “Home Alone” alongside his brother Macaulay), he has strived to create a more private and grounded environment for his own children. The addition of a third child represents the couple’s continued commitment to building the family they’ve both expressed wanting.

The story of Culkin and Charton’s pregnancy journey continued at this year’s Oscar ceremony, where Culkin humorously elaborated on their previous agreement. After winning the Emmy and reminding Charton of her promise for a third child, he revealed an even more ambitious request: “I turned to her and said, ‘Really, I want four.’ And she turned to me—I swear to God this happened—she said, ‘I will give you four when you win an Oscar.'” As the audience laughed, Culkin continued the story, explaining how they shook hands on this new agreement, which he hadn’t mentioned again until that very moment on the Oscar stage. Looking directly at Charton in the audience, he playfully added, “You remember that, honey? Then I just have to say to you, Jazz, love of my life, ye of little faith, no pressure. I love you. I’m really sorry I did this again.” This good-natured public negotiation revealed not only their desire for a large family but also the playful communication style that seems to be a cornerstone of their relationship.

With this third pregnancy now confirmed, the Culkin-Charton family enters a new phase of growth and adventure. Their journey represents a beautiful counternarrative to the often tumultuous stories that emerge from Hollywood. Kieran, who grew up in the spotlight and experienced the complexities of child stardom, has found stability and fulfillment in his family life with Charton. As his career continues to flourish—with his acclaimed role in “Succession” and his recent Oscar win marking significant professional milestones—his personal life appears equally rewarding. The couple’s expanding family serves as a testament to their commitment to each other and their shared vision for their future. While Culkin jokingly mentioned wanting four children during his Oscar speech, with baby number three now on the way, that dream seems increasingly within reach. For now, though, they are undoubtedly focused on preparing for their newest arrival and enjoying this special time as they anticipate becoming a family of five.