Home Alone pigeon lady completely unrecognisable 32 years after film's debut (Image: Instagram)

Home Alone's iconic pigeon lady is completely unrecognisable 32 years later

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Fans of the famous film Home Alone would be amazed to see how one of its stars has changed 32 years after the movie's release.

Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who famously played the pigeon lady in the beloved Christmas classic Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, was just 47 years old when she took on the role in 1992.

Now 79, Brenda portrayed a homeless woman living in Central Park with her flock of pigeons. Her character ends up helping young Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin.

The plot follows Kevin as he navigates a series of mishaps in the city after his parents, played by Catherine O'Hara and John Heard, unintentionally leave him behind during their holiday for the second time.

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Brenda previously appeared on The Tommy Tiernan Show, where she discussed her career and her decision to step away from the spotlight, reports the Mirror.

"I live a very quiet life well under the radar and I drive a tiny car, own a cottage, that's about it. Talking to the wall quite a bit, talking to the dog, writing poetry, reading books, watching television. Nothing different than anybody else does, except being alone so much can make you talk to the wall a bit more than most people," she said.

Brenda Fricker appeared completely different on The Tommy Tiernan Show (Image: The Tommy Tiernan Show/RTÉ One)

When discussing her decision to take a break from acting, Tiernan asked the Home Alone 2 star about her mental health. She revealed:"Just yesterday, I visited the doctor who said, 'We're going to put you on stronger antidepressants'. I'm somewhat of a recluse. Choosing to stay indoors is one thing, but being told to do so makes me want to go outside."

The actress also openly spoke about her reliance on medication and her time at St. Patrick's Hospital in Dublin, which she described to as crucial for her mental health.

Brenda starred alongside Macaulay Culkin (Image: Instagram)

"It was tough, but there was a fantastic doctor, Anthony Clare. He saved my life. He was exceptional with me. He really pulled me out of the depths. Just an incredible mind. He understood me and reached me. I always left feeling happy after seeing him. He made me feel good," Brenda expressed.

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Although the conversation wasn't all serious, as there were moments of light-heartedness and humour as Brenda recounted a hilarious story about Godfather actor, Al Pacino's backstage Oscar nerves.

In 1989 she became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award for her role in My Left Foot, in the Best Supporting Actress category.

She offered an intriguing glimpse into her life post-Oscar win, mentioning how Kevin Kline had correctly predicted that she would "never have a private moment" again and admitting that she now uses her Oscar to prop open her bathroom door.

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