The Story Behind That Time A Home Alone Star Ran Up A $7000 Tab On Donald Trump’s Dime

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After seeing the sequel to Home Alone titled “Lost in New York,” it’s only natural to wish for a Plaza Hotel experience similar to Kevin McCallister’s. Interestingly, this iconic hotel was actually used in the ’90s movie, and at that time, it was owned by none other than President Donald Trump. Here’s an amusing tidbit: Daniel Stern, who played Marv, reportedly ran up a bill of $7,000 on the businessman’s account during filming at the Plaza Hotel.

Despite Daniel Stern’s successful career as the narrator of the beloved sitcom, The Wonder Years, and his memorable roles in City Slicker films, his connection to the Home Alone series remains special to him after more than three decades. In his recently published memoir, Home and Alone (as reported by Page Six), Stern has revealed many fascinating anecdotes from filming the Chris Columbus movies, such as dealing with a tarantula handler in the first movie, strengthening bonds with the cast, and even a notable story about a night out where he ran up a $7,000 tab on Donald Trump’s bill.

Daniel Stern’s $7K Tab on Donald Trump’s Dime

In Daniel Stern’s memoir, he describes an incident where Donald Trump, who owned the Plaza Hotel during the filming of ‘Home Alone 2’, entered the Oak Room with his wife Ivana Trump. Stern and his crew were having a drink at that time. Feeling generous and wanting to act as the gracious host, Trump offered to pay for everyone’s drinks, which the group gratefully accepted by raising their glasses in appreciation towards him.

On Donald Trump’s expense, Daniel Stern and his companions seemingly had an extravagant night of drinking, complete with numerous rounds for the entire bar that continued until there was no more to be had. By the time the festivities ended at 4 a.m., the cost was estimated to be around $7K by the actor from Bushwhacked. This incident brings to mind the grand spending on room service in Home Alone 2, where someone else footed the bill, demonstrating a shared theme of lavish indulgence.

Donald Trump’s Involvement in Home Alone 2

Apart from allowing the cast and team to shoot Home Alone 2 at his Plaza Hotel, Donald Trump himself made a brief appearance in the movie. If you recall, he was the person Kevin McCallister questioned about the location of the lobby. With just one spoken line, there was no mistaking the identity of that passerby. Additionally, given that he was the hotel owner at the time, his cameo brought a touch of humor to the scene.

In a recent statement, Chris Columbus, director of “Home Alone,” shared that Donald Trump agreed to let him use his hotel for a scene only if Trump himself made a cameo appearance. Initially, Columbus intended to remove the scene featuring Trump, but during a preview screening, the audience recognized and applauded the future president’s brief appearance. Consequently, Trump’s cameo was kept in the final version of the film. The New York-born Trump has expressed pride in his work, including his role in “Home Alone 2” and other television and movie appearances throughout his career.

Daniel Stern appeared to have a blast while interacting with President Donald Trump during the scene at the Plaza Hotel in ‘Home Alone 2’ – a fun-filled night that seems unforgettable, according to Stern’s accounts. Catch this iconic moment and other memorable performances by enjoying ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ on your Disney+ subscription. If you’d like to delve deeper into Stern’s experiences, his memoir titled ‘Home and Alone’ is available for purchase on Amazon and at local bookstores.

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2025-02-09 04:07