My Girl Cast Where Are They Now 2026: From Bee Stings to Emmy Nods

Real bees and snapping turtles: Macaulay Culkin just revealed the terrifying truth behind the 1991 tearjerker My Girl. While the film left audiences sobbing decades ago, the lives of its stars have taken even more dramatic turns since they first navigated that emotional summer in Pennsylvania.

My Girl Cast Where Are They Now: Anna Chlumsky’s Refusal to Revisit Vada

Anna Chlumsky, who played the death-obsessed Vada Sultenfuss, is no longer that angsty kid. After a hiatus to attend the University of Chicago and work in publishing, she staged one of the most successful comebacks in Hollywood history. Her role in HBO's Veep earned her six Emmy nominations.

According to Forbes, Chlumsky shut down any rumors of a third installment in June 2025. "I played that character when I was ten years old," she stated, making it clear that life is too short to repeat the past. Most recently, she appeared in the 2025 film Bride Hard, proving her range remains limitless.

Macaulay Culkin’s Dangerous Stunts and TV Renaissance

Macaulay Culkin’s portrayal of the allergic Thomas J. Sennett remains iconic. In a November 2025 podcast appearance, Culkin recalled the filming of his character's death: "They actually released thousands of bees on me." He also noted that he had to jump into a lake teeming with snapping turtles and alligators, stunts that he says "would not fly nowadays."

After years in indie films, Culkin has embraced television with roles in American Horror Story and the 2025 hit Fallout. Having received his Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2023, he's successfully transitioned from a child megastar to a respected industry veteran.