Devin Ratray, the actor who once made us laugh as the prank-pulling Buzz McCallister in Home Alone, is now facing a far less comedic reality. After starring in the beloved holiday classic at just 13, Ratray’s life has taken a dark turn, marked by shocking criminal charges and troubling accusations.
In December 2021, Ratray was arrested on domestic violence charges after a violent altercation with his girlfriend in an Oklahoma hotel. Reports claim the actor choked and threatened the woman after an argument, leaving her with visible injuries. Despite the severity of the incident, Ratray avoided jail time in 2024 after pleading guilty to two counts of domestic violence. Instead, he was sentenced to probation, required to attend counseling, and ordered to maintain zero contact with the victim.
But the troubles didn’t stop there. Ratray is also facing accusations of sexual assault dating back to 2017. Lisa Smith, a woman who claims to have been friends with Ratray for years, says she was drugged and assaulted in his New York apartment. After reporting the assault, Smith was devastated to learn the case wasn’t pursued, but in 2022, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office reopened the investigation, thanks to her persistence.
Once known for his role in Home Alone and subsequent appearances in films like Nebraska and Blue Ruin, Ratray’s reputation is now overshadowed by scandal. Fans of the beloved holiday film are left stunned, trying to reconcile the image of the fun-loving, mischievous Buzz with the man facing serious legal battles. With his legal woes and tarnished legacy, Ratray’s story serves as a stark reminder that even the most beloved child stars can fall from grace.
