Brenda Song Reveals Macaulay Culkin Easter Egg in 'Running Point' Season 2

The actress says her fiance's 1991 film 'My Girl' makes a cameo in the new season of the Netflix series.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:42pm

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Brenda Song, the star of the Netflix series 'Running Point,' revealed that her fiance Macaulay Culkin has a subtle Easter egg appearance in Season 2 of the show. Song said the writers included a flashback scene where her character Ally and co-star Kate Hudson's character Isla bond over watching Culkin's 1991 film 'My Girl.' While Culkin didn't make an on-screen cameo this season, Song said he's been pitching for a role every year.

Why it matters

Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin's relationship has been a source of fascination for fans, and this Easter egg is a clever way to incorporate Culkin's iconic status as a child star into the show. The inclusion of the 'My Girl' reference also highlights the writers' attention to detail and willingness to get creative with pop culture references.

The details

In the new season of 'Running Point,' a flashback reveals that Ally (played by Brenda Song) and Isla (Kate Hudson) were once college roommates who initially disliked each other, but eventually bonded over watching Culkin's 1991 film 'My Girl' together while crying. Song said the writers came up with the idea, and she had to get Culkin's approval just days before the season premiere. While Culkin didn't make an on-screen appearance this season, Song said he pitches for a role every year, joking 'I love him, but I'm like, 'Honey, this is my job. Let me live.''

  • The second season of 'Running Point' will premiere on Netflix on April 23, 2026.

The players

Brenda Song

The star of the Netflix series 'Running Point' who revealed the Macaulay Culkin Easter egg in Season 2.

Macaulay Culkin

Brenda Song's fiance, who had a subtle reference to his 1991 film 'My Girl' included in Season 2 of 'Running Point.'

Kate Hudson

Brenda Song's co-star in 'Running Point' who played Isla, Ally's college roommate.

Mindy Kaling

The co-creator of 'Running Point' who worked with the writers to include the Macaulay Culkin Easter egg.

Ike Barinholtz

An actor who joined the cast of 'Running Point' this season as the 'kooky' cousin of the Gordon family.

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What they’re saying

“He just signed off on it two days ago. I'm like, 'Babe, the show's premiering next week. Sign off on it.'”

— Brenda Song, Actress

“I said, 'Maybe I'll be like a love interest for Kate, three episodes, a dashing businessman she falls in love with.' And Mindy was like, 'Yeah, you're gonna play her cousin, who's the world's biggest loser.'…It is one of the funnier characters I've played. He is almost not a real person.”

— Ike Barinholtz, Actor

“I'm a good foul shooter. I actually won that one. No, because they want to stay on the air.”

— Ray Romano, Actor

What’s next

The writers' room has already begun planning for a potential Season 3 of 'Running Point,' with a focus on keeping the family dynamics 'high and intense and full of antagonism.'

The takeaway

The subtle inclusion of Macaulay Culkin's iconic 'My Girl' film in 'Running Point' Season 2 demonstrates the show's clever use of pop culture references and its willingness to incorporate the real-life relationship between its stars. This Easter egg adds an extra layer of fun for fans while also highlighting the writers' attention to detail.