{"id":885160,"date":"2026-09-09T02:48:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T02:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/885160\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T02:48:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T02:48:16","slug":"nicolas-cages-16m-mansion-hit-by-massive-sinkhole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/885160\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicolas Cage\u2019s $16m mansion hit by massive sinkhole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Nicolas Cage\u2019s $16m Malibu mansion is literally sinking into the ocean, with photos revealing a massive crater where his driveway used to be.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The collapse led to asphalt, concrete and even a portable toilet tumbling into a 30ft-by-30ft hole leading to the actor\u2019s garage, <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/09\/08\/celebrity-news\/nicolas-cages-malibu-mansion-surrounded-by-massive-sinkhole\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"pagesix.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Page Six<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Emergency crews rushed to the beachfront property following reports of a suspected gas main break, only to discover the chaotic destruction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The collapse was triggered by severe coastal erosion after heavy rain and high surf battered the Southern California coastline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Firefighters marked off the disaster area with orange safety cones while gas company staff worked to restore the severed main.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">No injuries were reported, and no evacuations were ordered despite the dramatic damage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/ricky-gervais-lists-58m-riverside-home\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Gervais\u2019 $6m tax dodge amid lover cash blow<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/shania-twain-turns-dirtpoor-childhood-into-590m-global-real-estate-empire\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u2018Can\u2019t pay\u2019: 60yo Shania Twain exposes sad life<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/natalie-imbruglias-property-journey-from-broke-to-24m\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u2018I tried\u2019: Vanished Imbruglia sad update at 51<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1163285 wp-image-1163280\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1163280\" spider-noir=\"\" world=\"\" premiere=\"\" data-capiid=\"ef87107ab2639a727a7db709447be9ba\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Prime Video's \"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1163280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicolas Cage. Picture: Michael Loccisano\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1163285 wp-image-1163281\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1163281\" data-capiid=\"425cc14ff55a97da91b1c3c670d4204a\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1163281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cage\u2019s $16m Malibu mansion is literally sinking into the ocean. Picture: ABC7 Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The 62-year-old Longlegs star purchased the 370sq m estate in 2024 for $16m ($US10.5m). <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The oceanfront home features a private rooftop deck and broad Pacific views, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/celebrity-real-estate\/nicolas-cage-malibu-mansion-millions\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realtor.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Realtor.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">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. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">It appears no one was home when the collapse occurred, with local reports indicating the residence was undergoing renovations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The disaster marks the latest chapter in Cage\u2019s unlucky real estate history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">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, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/entertainment\/16970231\/nicolas-cage-malibu-mansion-sinkhole-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.the-sun.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The US Sun<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1163285 wp-image-1163282\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1163282\" data-capiid=\"a3c5d9dbf3b53cc3b5c24877e556872d\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1163282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The collapse was triggered by severe coastal erosion after heavy rain and high surf battered the Southern California coastline. Picture: ABC7 Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1163285 wp-image-1163283\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1163283\" data-capiid=\"88dc643985070f7be9b65c47d33765eb\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1280 720&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1163283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 62-year-old Longlegs star purchased the 370sq m estate in 2024 for $US10.5m. Picture: Realtor<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Despite its known appeal, Nicolas famously said he wasn\u2019t drawn to the home for its history, but for its appearance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">He previously claimed he wanted a \u201cghost- front property\u201d to draw inspiration from while writing a horror novel, which has yet to be completed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The 200-year-old mansion boasts eight bedrooms, a private speakeasy, and a 2,000-bottle wine cellar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The home has reportedly had multiple owners since it was in Cage\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">After finally paying off his debt in 2022 following years of starring in low-budget films, Cage has transitioned back into more mainstream roles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Earlier this month, the streamer cancelled the series, just months after its first season premiere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Parts of this story first appeared in <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/09\/08\/celebrity-news\/nicolas-cages-malibu-mansion-surrounded-by-massive-sinkhole\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"pagesix.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Page Six<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/entertainment\/16970231\/nicolas-cage-malibu-mansion-sinkhole-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.the-sun.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The US Sun<\/a> and were republished with permission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/natalie-imbruglias-property-journey-from-broke-to-24m\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/ricky-gervais-reveals-huge-move-to-protect-property-fortune\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=newscomau&amp;campaignPlacement=realestatemodule\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><a 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