Sinkhole Opens at Nicolas Cage's Malibu Home

A large sinkhole opened under the driveway of actor Nicolas Cage's Malibu, California home, forcing evacuations of dozens of nearby homes. Aerial footage showed the collapsed driveway after coastal erosion from remnants of Hurricane Marie triggered a gas leak and road closure. Cage bought the house in 2024.

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Sinkhole Opens at Nicolas Cage’s Malibu Home, Forcing Evacuations

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The expanding sinkhole formed under the driveway of a house that the actor bought in 2024. Dozens of other homes were evacuated.

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Euronews Published 10 September 2026

Massive sinkhole opens outside Nicolas Cage’s Malibu mansion

Euronews Published 10 September 2026

Massive sinkhole opens outside Nicolas Cage’s Malibu mansion

NYT Published 9 September 2026

Sinkhole Opens at Nicolas Cage’s Malibu Home, Forcing Evacuations

The expanding sinkhole formed under the driveway of a house that the actor bought in 2024. Dozens of other homes were evacuated.

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