Image Credit: Getty Images Macaulay Culkin and John Candy may not be related by blood, but the two Hollywood stars share a lasting connection through their work and friendship. Candy, the beloved Canadian comedian, was already a household name thanks to films like Planes and Trains and Automobiles, when a young Culkin crossed paths with him on set in the late 1980s. Their bond grew during projects like Uncle Buck and Home Alone, where Candy's warmth and humor made a lasting impression on the child actor.