Chris Columbus Finally Reveals What the McCallisters Did for a Living: Home Alone Fans Were Correct [Video]

The Home Alone franchise is arguably one of the most beloved of the Christmas season. Many people believe the movies are classics that must be watched at least once during the holiday season. Despite dozens of rewatches, viewers still argue over where Peter and Kate McCallister worked. The couple’s ability to afford a lavish lifestyle for their large family, despite never mentioning their jobs, has fueled the Home Alone mystery. Now, Chris Columbus, the director of Home Alone, is stepping forward to set the record straight.

It isn’t Christmas without Home Alone. That’s especially true for director Chris Columbus, who often credits the film for resurrecting his career. Columbus recently sat down with the Hollywood Reporter to talk about his illustrious directing career. During the interview, Home Alone naturally came up. Columbus revealed that while Peter and Kate McCallister never discussed their careers in Home Alone, John Hughes did have careers picked out for …