Patricia Brentrup is an American homemaker widely recognized as the mother of the Culkin acting family, including stars Macaulay, Kieran, and Rory Culkin. Throughout her two-decade relationship with stage actor Kit Culkin, Patricia Brentrup raised seven children in New York City, managing daily family affairs during their rise to international prominence. Following her separation in 1995, Patricia Brentrup successfully secured custody of her minor children and established a private life in Montana with her husband Mart D. Cox.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Patricia Brentrup |
| Birthplace | North Dakota, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Known For | Mother of Macaulay, Kieran, and Rory Culkin; former partner of Kit Culkin |
| Spouse | Mart D. Cox |
| Ex-Partner | Kit Culkin (rel. 1974–1995) |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Spouse | Mart D. Cox |
| Ex-Partner | Kit Culkin |
| Children | Shane Culkin, Dakota Culkin, Macaulay Culkin, Kieran Culkin, Quinn Culkin, Christian Culkin, Rory Culkin |
Career Highlights
- Managed family logistics and domestic operations during the peak child stardom of the Culkin brothers.
- Successfully concluded a high-profile New York custody proceeding in the late 1990s.
