Nicolas Cage’s $16m Malibu mansion is literally sinking into the ocean, with photos revealing a massive crater where his driveway used to be.
The collapse led to asphalt, concrete and even a portable toilet tumbling into a 30ft-by-30ft hole leading to the actor’s garage, Page Six reports.
Emergency crews rushed to the beachfront property following reports of a suspected gas main break, only to discover the chaotic destruction.
The collapse was triggered by severe coastal erosion after heavy rain and high surf battered the Southern California coastline.
Firefighters marked off the disaster area with orange safety cones while gas company staff worked to restore the severed main.
No injuries were reported, and no evacuations were ordered despite the dramatic damage.
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Nicolas Cage. Picture: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Cage’s $16m Malibu mansion is literally sinking into the ocean. Picture: ABC7 Los Angeles
The 62-year-old Longlegs star purchased the 370sq m estate in 2024 for $16m ($US10.5m).
The oceanfront home features a private rooftop deck and broad Pacific views, according to Realtor.com.
The massive home was built by the late Jose Liberman of Liberman Broadcasting in the 1990s and was finally sold to the Moonstruck star after years in the Liberman family.
It appears no one was home when the collapse occurred, with local reports indicating the residence was undergoing renovations.
The disaster marks the latest chapter in Cage’s unlucky real estate history.
The Oscar winner famously lost his historic New Orleans mansion to foreclosure in 2009 after facing mounting financial troubles, including a $21m ($US14m) tax debt to the IRS.
The National Treasure star purchased the LaLaurie Mansion in the French Quarter in 2007, which was widely considered one of the most haunted houses in America because of the horrific crimes committed on the property in the early 19th century, The US Sun reports.
The collapse was triggered by severe coastal erosion after heavy rain and high surf battered the Southern California coastline. Picture: ABC7 Los Angeles
The 62-year-old Longlegs star purchased the 370sq m estate in 2024 for $US10.5m. Picture: Realtor
Despite its known appeal, Nicolas famously said he wasn’t drawn to the home for its history, but for its appearance.
He previously claimed he wanted a “ghost- front property” to draw inspiration from while writing a horror novel, which has yet to be completed.
The 200-year-old mansion boasts eight bedrooms, a private speakeasy, and a 2,000-bottle wine cellar.
The home has reportedly had multiple owners since it was in Cage’s hands.
After finally paying off his debt in 2022 following years of starring in low-budget films, Cage has transitioned back into more mainstream roles.
However, he hit a snag with his latest on-screen role, playing a private investigator and superhero in the Amazon Prime Video series, Spider-Noir.
Earlier this month, the streamer cancelled the series, just months after its first season premiere.
Parts of this story first appeared in Page Six and The US Sun and were republished with permission.
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