Nicolas Cage

N icolas Cage is a renowned Hollywood actor, with a unique appeal. We examine his relationships, marriage and tax scandals.

Name: Nicolas Cage
Birth Name: Nicholas Kim Coppola
Date of Birth: 7 January 1964
Location: Long Beach, California

There’s something about Nicolas Cage. Although he may not have conventional Hollywood looks, his sexual magnetism is undeniable. Born to a movie industry family, Nicolas Cage changed his surname to avoid riding on the coattails of his famous director uncle, Francis Ford Coppola. Now a critically acclaimed actor, Nicolas Cage is also renowned for his marriages to unlikely celebrities.

Past Relationships
Nicolas Cage has been linked to numerous Hollywood A-listers including Uma Thurman and Sarah Jessica Parker. A long term relationship with model Christina Fulton resulted in the birth of his first son Weston Coppola Cage in 1990. The two later split amicably and share custody of their son. After the relationship ended Cage became involved with and engaged to actress, Kristen Zang but the relationship ended before the couple tied the knot.

It was quirky actress Patricia Arquette that eventually got Cage down the aisle in 1995. While the union lasted over 5 years, the demands of a Hollywood marriage proved to be too much for the stars.

Shortly after the dissolution of his marriage to Arquette, Cage became involved with Lisa Marie Presley. However, Cage’s publicised obsession with Elvis Presley gave his relationship with his daughter disturbing undertones. The couple married in 2002, but separated after only 4 months. Cage has since been quoted as saying the marriage was a sad mistake.

Current Wife
Nicolas Cage is currently married to Alice Kim, who he met when she was working as a waitress at a Sushi bar. When they married in 2004, Kim was only 20 while Cage was twice her age. The two reportedly eloped on an island off the coast of New Zealand.

While Kim has since done a role as an extra on Cage’s movie Next, she reportedly has no acting plans, and prefers to focus on jewellery design. The couple have one son named Kal-El, born in October 2005. The name which is derived from Superman comics reflects Cage’s obsession with comic books. Cage in fact chose his own stage surname from a marvel comic book hero, Luke Cage.

Latest Gossip
While his personal life seems to be stable, Nicolas Cage was recently accused of tax fraud. In February 2008, the IRS claimed that the actor used his company Saturn Productions to write off $3.3 million in extravagant expenses. The actor’s people argued that limo fees, meals, gifts and travel were regular entertainment expenses. Cage has filed a lawsuit disputing the contention that he needs to pay $814, 000 in taxes and penalties.

Career
Nicolas Cage’s paycheques have varied according to the roles he takes. While Cage has developed a penchant for acting in action blockbusters, he is a talented dramatic method actor. Nicolas Cage won an Oscar for Best Actor in a leading role for Leaving Las Vegas in 1996. He has also worked in directing and producing and owns controversial production company, Saturn Productions. He has just finished filming action movie, Bangkok Dangerous.

Interesting Facts

* Got Johnny Depp his first acting job
* Graduated UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television
* Auditioned for the role of Joel in Risky Business but Tom Cruise was ultimately chosen for the part
* Suffers from vertigo
* Donated $2 million to Amnesty International to help child soldiers
* Owns 14 properties worldwide including castles in Germany and England.

Final Words
Nicolas Cage is a rare movie industry talent. Nicolas Cage’s strong personality and passion for life is exhibited through the enthusiastic way in which he approaches all aspects of his relationships and career.

Further Information
Nicolas Cage Fansite

Gillian Bloch
Journalist
Rapid Info (Pty) Ltd
May 2008