Will an Oscar Win Lead to Baby No. 3? Kieran Culkin’s Family Planning Hinges on Academy Awards Outcome
As an Oscar-obsessed woman, I have to say—this might be the most unexpected (and adorable) awards season storyline yet. Kieran Culkin, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain, has more than just career milestones on his mind this weekend. His family planning with wife Jazz Charton might just depend on whether he takes home that golden statue.
Yes, you read that right. Culkin has been not-so-subtly hinting that another baby could be in the cards—if he wins. This all started during his Emmy acceptance speech earlier this year, when he turned to Charton and quipped, “You said maybe if I win.”
Well, he’s been winning—a lot. The Succession star has already racked up major awards, including a Golden Globe, and now, with an Oscar possibly on the horizon, the burning question is: Will that be enough to convince his wife to expand their family?
Culkin’s Adorable Family & His Hopes for More Kids
Kieran and Jazz are already proud parents to 5-year-old daughter Kinsey Sioux (nicknamed “Zissou”) and 3-year-old son Wilder Wolf (a.k.a. “Buba”). Their journey to parenthood has been filled with love, laughter, and—let’s be real—a few labor horror stories that every mom can relate to.
Jazz’s first birth experience with Kinsey was a marathon—a grueling 25-hour home labor that ended with a rushed hospital delivery (and no pain meds!). “If I ever do this again, I want ALL THE DRUGS, all of them!” she joked at the time.
And when Wilder arrived two years later, she stuck to that promise, posting a birth announcement with the hashtag #GetTheEpidural—a sentiment that so many moms can relate to!
Now, with a potential Oscar win, will Kieran finally get his wish for baby No. 3?
A Love Story That’s Worthy of Its Own Movie
Culkin has always been open about his love for Charton. In a recent interview with The New York Times, he reflected on how lucky he feels to have her in his life.
“I took a shot at the most beautiful and charismatic person I’ve ever known, and she said yes to a date with me,” he gushed. “Now I’m married to her, so I aimed pretty high there, and I ended up with my best friend and a great person.”
And from the way he talks about their children, it’s clear that being a dad is his most important role. “I have two beautiful kids, and I want to be the best dad ever, so I work really hard at that.”
Will the Oscars Seal the Deal on Baby No. 3?
All eyes will be on Culkin at the 2025 Academy Awards—not just to see if he wins, but to see if he sneaks in another baby plea during his speech. If he does take home the Oscar, will Charton be swayed?
If history is any indication, she keeps her promises—so maybe, just maybe, Kieran Culkin’s biggest prize won’t be the trophy, but an expansion to his already adorable family.
One thing’s for sure: Whether he wins or loses, Culkin’s biggest role will always be Dad.
