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What's It Like to Live in the 'Home Alone' House? Resident Speaks Out
Former 'Home Alone' house owner John Abendshien reflects on life in the famous filming location, sharing unique insights from his memoir
In an excerpt published by Architectural Digest on Tuesday, May 27, Abendshien quipped that he and his ex-wife, Cynthia Demps, were “happily clueless” when they agreed to let their home be used for the 1990 Christmas movie. And though they encountered the likes of cast members Catherine O’Hara and Joe Pesci, Abendshien wrote that he, Demps and their young daughter “commandeered our master bedroom suite, which included a snug sitting room with a fireplace and a sunroom/study, all safely removed from the main set.” Following the film’s release the following year, Abendshien said nosy fans turned their residence into a “public exhibit.” He reached a “tipping point” when he encountered two teens dressed similarly to Harry (Pesci) and Marv ( Daniel Stern), a.k.a.
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