Nicolas Cage awkwardly backtracks claim sinkhole made him ‘homeless’ after backlash

See more of our coverage in your search results. Nicolas Cage is walking back his recent claim that he was left “homeless” after a sinkhole almost swallowed his $10.5 million Malibu home. He explained that he was just “riffing,” and insisted that he was “content” and “fine.” “I went to Comic Con and I was riffing with a very good interviewer and he just had to ask, because it was Halloween night, ‘What are you doing for Halloween?’ Now, when I said that, I meant my house is not available for trick or treaters,” he told AP on Wednesday. Nicolas Cage attends the Los Angeles premiere of “Madden” in Culver City, Calif., on Nov. 4, 2026, where he addressed his recent comments about his home. Faye's Vision/INSTARimages Large swells damaged the driveway of Cage’s Malibu seaside home on Sept. 8, 2026, following coastal erosion. AFP via Getty Images “Now, I have to watch my words so much to the letter. We’re content. We’re fine. We’re not destitute. We’re okay,” he continued. “I was just meaning that the house is not available for decorations and for candy to hand out to the children, which I like to do because I like Halloween,” the “National Treasure” actor added. His clarification came after he spoke about his housing misfortune during last week’s LA Comic Con. A storm battered Nicolas Cage’s beachfront property in Malibu, Calif., causing a massive sinkhole. Celeb Aerials / BACKGRID Severe erosion affects Broad Beach in Malibu, Calif., on Oct. 15, 2026, after high tides destroyed parts of the coastline. Rafael Fontoura for CA Post “I’m currently a little bit homeless,” he said at Comic Con. “Something happened to my house in Malibu so I’m just sort of living in hotels, so I don’t have normal trick-or-treaters I would like to enjoy tonight.” Cage, 62, faced backlash for the comment on social media, as some took issue with the actor calling himself “homeless.” In early September, his beachfront home was affected “due to coastal erosion from the high tides and high surf,” a statement from the City of Malibu read at the time. Nicolas Cage speaks at Los Angeles Comic Con on Oct. 31, 2026, where he drew backlash after jokingly calling himself “homeless.” BOLD/INSTARimages Cage later clarified his Comic Con comments, explaining he meant his Malibu home was unavailable for Halloween trick-or-treaters. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Five beachfront homes in the area — including Cage’s — were red tagged. An evacuation order was also put in effect for the affected properties. The coastal emergency was also accompanied by a gas leak at the back of Cage’s property, The Post reported. The “Ghost Rider” star is doing everything he can to save his home, as Page Six exclusively reported that he filed three permits within days of the sinkhole incident in efforts to salvage his property. A sinkhole is seen along Sea Level Drive on Sept. 9, 2026, in Malibu, Calif., near affected beachfront properties. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Nicolas Cage and his wife Riko Shibata arrive at the “Madden” premiere in Los Angeles on Nov. 4, 2026, where he spoke about his previous “homeless” comments. Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages for Amazon MGM Studios / Shutterstock Cage requested an emergency building permit with city officials, and was granted permission to pack sandbags against the beach and exterior of the home to prevent any future erosion and protect against waves. Other permits were also approved for asphalt debris removal and excavation to collect soil samples. The luxe property, which he purchased in 2024, included a private rooftop deck and private beach access. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!