Quarterlife Crisis

And how celebrities dealt with it

In popular psychology, a quarter-life crisis is a crisis "involving anxiety
over the direction and quality of one's life" which is most commonly
experienced in a period ranging from a person's early twenties up to
their mid-thirties.
Macauley Culkin is often regarded as one of
the most successful child actors of the 1990s,
he was placed 2nd on the list of the "100
Greatest Kid-Stars". Culkin rose to
prominence as a child actor starring as Kevin
McCallister in the first two films of the Home
Alone film series (1990 and 1992).
During Culkin's early childhood, the family
lived together in a small apartment in the
Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan, and
struggled financially.
Culkin began acting at age four. He continued
appearing in roles on stage, television and
films throughout the 1980s. Culkin made his
film debut in 1988.
Culkin rose to fame with his lead role of
Kevin McCallister in the blockbuster comedy
film Home Alone (1990).
Culkin grew tired of acting and retired in mid-
90s. Wanting a "normal life", he went to a
private high school in Manhattan.
In the 2000s, Culkin dealt with a lot of
personal issues and tragedies. The loss of his
sisters and his drug offences landed him with
three one-year suspended prison sentences.
Culkin appeared much less on the Big and
Silver screens, often taking small roles.
Later on, after taking a significant pause in
his career, he found his footing in
experimental films, music, and the internet,
interacting with internet celebrities and
going on tours. It would be safe to say he
dealt with his crisis, and finally figured his life
out.
Even if being in the throes of a quarter-life crisis can feel overwhelming,
you can still get through your most challenging and lonely moments.
Remember, just holding onto a little bit of positivity can go a long way.
So take a deep breath and know it is still possible to get through a
quarter-life crisis – one step at a time.
Thank you for your
attention.