According to some media reports, Kieran Culkin was spotted with Scarlett Johansson having dinner in paris, but is he the new object of her affection?

US Weekly reported that Culkin and Johansson are not dating but rather are old friends who went to high school together.

Kieran Culkin, 28, is the younger brother of Macaulay Culkin, famous for starring as Kevin McCallister in the Home Alone franchise. Kirean also had a role in Home Alone as a cousin.

Originating as a child actor, Kieran Culkin has had the lead role in many independent films. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for a role in Igby Goes Down and most recently co-starred in 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Kieran Culkin has also followed in his father's, Christopher 'Kit' Culkin, footsteps, appearing in a few Broadway productions.

View the slideshow to see photos of Kieran Culkin.

Scarlett Johansson and Kieran Culkin
Scarlett Johansson and Kieran Culkin Reuters
Actor Kieran Culkin poses for photographers at the premiere of his film, quotThe Mighty,quot October 7, 1998 in Los Angeles.
Actor Kieran Culkin poses for photographers at the premiere of his film, "The Mighty," October 7, 1998 in Los Angeles. REUTERS
Hanging with the fam
Macaulay Culkin (r.) poses with his ex-wife, actress Rachel Minor, and his brother, Kieran Culkin, as they arrive for the premiere of Kieran's film "The Mighty" on October 7, 1998 in Los Angeles. REUTERS
Kieran Culkin, one of the stars of the film, quotThe Dangerous Lives of Altar Boysquot, arrives at the films premiere in Los Angeles June 4, 2002.
Kieran Culkin, one of the stars of the film, "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys", arrives at the film's premiere in Los Angeles June 4, 2002. REUTERS
Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon C poses with her co-stars Kieran Culkin L and Ryan Phillippe in the film quotIgby Goes Downquot during a ceremony honoring Sarandon with the 2,202nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California
Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon (C) poses with her co-stars Kieran Culkin (L) and Ryan Phillippe in the film "Igby Goes Down" during a ceremony honoring Sarandon with the 2,202nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, August 5, 2002. REUTERS
Kieran Culkin thanks the audience after garnering the best young actoractress award at the 8th annual Critics Choice Awards January 17, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California.
Kieran Culkin thanks the audience after garnering the best young actor/actress award at the 8th annual Critics' Choice Awards January 17, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California. REUTERS
Actors Michael Cera L and Kieran Culkin arrive at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, June 6, 2010.
Actors Michael Cera (L) and Kieran Culkin arrive at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, June 6, 2010. REUTERS
U.S. actor Kieran Culkin arrives for the premiere of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World at the Empire Theatre in London August 18, 2010.
U.S. actor Kieran Culkin arrives for the premiere of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World at the Empire Theatre in London August 18, 2010. REUTERS
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