Get ready for a heartwarming story that blends love, laughter, and a dash of controversy! Kieran Culkin and his wife, Jazz Charton, have just welcomed their third child, nearly a year after Kieran made a bold—and very public—declaration during his Oscars speech. But here’s where it gets controversial: was this baby the result of a playful pact or a calculated move to motivate Kieran’s career? Let’s dive in.
In 2024, while accepting his Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series, Kieran surprised everyone—especially Jazz—by announcing his desire for more children. ‘Thank you for sharing your life with me and for giving me two amazing kids, Kinsey Sioux and Wilder Wolf,’ he gushed. ‘And Jazz—I want more. You said maybe, if I win. I love you so much.’ Fast forward to his Oscar win for Best Supporting Actor in A Real Pain, and Kieran couldn’t resist revisiting their ‘baby pact.’ ‘She said if I won the award, she would give me the kid,’ he joked, leaving the audience in stitches.
But this is the part most people miss: Jazz later admitted she only agreed to the pact because she didn’t think he’d win. ‘Oh God, I did say that. I guess I owe you a third kid,’ she quipped. And Kieran? He’s already dreaming of baby number four. ‘I will give you four when you win an Oscar,’ Jazz reportedly said. Sounds like a deal—but is it fair to use family planning as a career motivator? Let’s discuss in the comments!
The couple’s journey began in 2012 at a New York bar, where Kieran’s quirky pickup line—‘Well, that’s [expletive] stupid’—somehow won Jazz over. They eloped a year later during a road trip, tying the knot in a private ceremony by the side of the road. Now, they’re parents to Kinsey (6), Wilder (4), and their newest addition, whose name and gender remain a sweet secret—for now.
Jazz took to Instagram to poke fun at their ‘baby pact,’ writing, ‘AN OSCAR?!!!! Okay, okay, hear me out—making empty baby pacts may seem foolish, but it’s clearly been a great motivator. Would he have come this far if I hadn’t kept promising him more kids if he won awards?...Probably. But who’s to say?’ Her humor and honesty highlight the playful dynamics of their relationship, but it also raises a question: Is it ever okay to tie family decisions to career milestones?
Sarah Snook, Kieran’s Succession co-star, confirmed the happy news at the All Her Fault premiere, gushing, ‘[They’re] so cute…they’re very happy and so cute.’ And while we’re all swooning over this growing family, let’s not forget the bigger picture: Are public baby pacts a romantic gesture or a risky gamble? Share your thoughts below—we’re all ears!
