Nicolas Cage is a ‘little homeless’ after sinkhole opens near his $10.5 million Malibu mansion

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Nicolas Cage has revealed he is currently living in hotels after a massive sinkhole caused extensive damage to his $10.5 million Malibu home.

The 62-year-old actor’s beachfront property was hit by severe coastal erosion in September, when a vast hole engulfed his driveway and extended toward the front door of the four-story mansion.

Speaking at LA Comic Con on October 31, Cage gave an update on his living situation after being asked about his Halloween plans, admitting, “I’m a little bit homeless right now.”

“Something happened to my house in Malibu, so I’m just living in hotels, so I don’t have any normal treats I’d like to enjoy tonight.”

However, the Black Spider The star added that he would take his four-year-old daughter, August, to a party in Santa Monica and watch Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 horror classic. The shiny after putting her to bed.

As he adjusts to his new living conditions, Cage is still fighting to save his four-level beachfront property, which he purchased in 2024.

According to Page sixTHE National treasure The former student rushed to file three permits with municipal authorities to combat the damage.

The sinkhole has since grown significantly, expanding from its original 30 square feet around the side of the property and toward the front door, swallowing up a fence, ladders and portable toilets used by construction workers.

THE Ghost Rider The artist applied for an emergency building permit from city officials and was granted permission to place sandbags against the beach and outside his property to protect against waves and prevent further erosion.

Additional permits were approved for the removal of asphalt debris from the sinkhole for installation of shoring and excavation to collect soil samples.

In addition to the damage to Cage’s driveway after the land below it was washed away, a water main and gas line were broken.

The damage forced the Southern California Gas Company to cut off gas supplies to the area and an evacuation order was subsequently issued by authorities for surrounding properties.

An update on social media from the City of Malibu read: “The City of Malibu declares a local emergency following a coastal erosion sinkhole at sea level and issues an evacuation order for affected properties.

“September 8, 2026 – The City of Malibu Emergency Services Director declared a local emergency following the formation of a large sinkhole near 31630 Sea Level Drive.

“The proclamation was created in consultation with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, citing public safety concerns as an expanding sinkhole restricts vital access for residents and emergency services. Officials warn that these conditions are likely to worsen with forecast high tides and rainfall from Hurricane Marie. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued until 11:00 p.m. September 8, 2026.

“An evacuation order is in effect for all affected properties. Sheriff’s deputies have notified residents in person and a digital alert has been issued by the city through Everbridge.

:Temporary shelter is being established by the American Red Cross at Malibu High School for affected properties (30215 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265).

Authorities warned that conditions could worsen in the region due to high tides and rain associated with Hurricane Marie.