Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage

A sudden geological collapse has disrupted a prime stretch of Malibu coastline, after a sinkhole opened up and swallowed most of the driveway leading to a beachfront home widely reported to belong to Hollywood star Nicolas Cage. Local law enforcement and public works officials confirmed the incident unfolded early Tuesday morning, when the pavement under the residential access road gave way without warning, leaving a large, gaping cavity in its place. No injuries have been reported in connection with the collapse, as the sinkhole formed far enough from the main residential structure to avoid immediate damage to the home itself. Coastal geologists note that Malibu’s eroding cliffside and beachfront terrain has long been at heightened risk of sudden ground collapse, particularly as shifting sand and soil under developed properties are weakened by tidal erosion and seasonal weather shifts. Local authorities have cordoned off the area around the sinkhole to prevent trespassing and assess the full extent of the ground instability, with geotechnical teams expected to conduct a full site survey this week to determine next steps for repairs and mitigation. As of Wednesday, representatives for Cage have not yet issued a public comment confirming ownership of the property or addressing the impact of the sinkhole collapse.