Brenda Song reveals how she ended up in hospital after watching Lakers game: 'I’m a crazy person'

Brenda Song recalled how an intense game caused her to lose control while she was watching from home
UPDATED MAR 14, 2025
Brenda Song revealed how her devotion to the Los Angeles Lakers once led her to a hospital visit (Getty Images)
Brenda Song revealed how her devotion to the Los Angeles Lakers once led her to a hospital visit (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brenda Song, a devoted Los Angeles Lakers fan, revealed how she once landed in the hospital after watching the game at home.

The 'Running Point' actress recalled the incident during a guest appearance on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show.'

Brenda Song says she 'hyperventilated'

Brenda Song recalled how an intense game caused her to lose control while she was watching from home.

"We were always fortunate to go to Lakers games," she told Jennifer Hudson.

"I literally went to the hospital watching a Lakers game at home because I hyperventilated because I’m a crazy person," Song said.

Actor Macaulay Culkin poses for a picture with partner Brenda Song during the game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on January 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Macaulay Culkin poses for a picture with partner Brenda Song during the game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on January 23, 2025,  in Los Angeles, California (Harry How/Getty Images)

She went on to explain how the situation escalated after Hudson asked her to go further into the details. 

"You know, I was watching a game, and I just so happened to take a sip of water and they scored," Song said.

"So I just kept taking a sip of water every time they had the ball, ‘cause then they would score, and then we won, and I hyperventilated and I had to literally be taken to the hospital," she added, as per People. 

She continued, "So I like to say I’m a die-hard fan, literally."

Brenda Song grew up as a Chicago Bulls fan

Growing up in Southern California, Brenda Song and her family initially supported the Chicago Bulls, a team close to Hudson’s heart.

"I love the Lakers, I grew up a Chicago Bulls fan, my dad and my brothers, they loved Michael Jordan," Song shared.


 
 
 
 
 
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She revealed that her favorite player from that era was Dennis Rodman.

However, her loyalty eventually shifted, and she now passionately supports the Lakers, led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Brenda Song reveals being 'terrified' while teaching Macaulay Culkin how to drive

Brenda Song also opened up about teaching her fiance, Macaulay Culkin, how to drive at 44.



 

"I always say Mac is a very unique human, being the most famous child actor in the world," Song told Hudson.

She described how Culkin’s upbringing led to some surprising gaps in life skills.

"He lived and grew up in hotels, he had just never really done laundry, and I was shooken. I have been doing laundry since I was a baby, I feel like. I've been doing laundry since I was 10 helping my mom," she said.

Song admitted that teaching Culkin to drive was nerve-wracking.

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song attend the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song attend the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)

"It's funny, teaching him how to do laundry, he still doesn't know how to drive," she continued.

"I took him out to drive in our neighborhood; I was terrified, let me tell you. This 44-year-old man driving for the first time? I gotta hire someone to do that," Song revealed. 

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