Sinkhole Tumbles onto Celebrity’s Malibu Beachfront Home

Wed Sep 09 2026 21:04:34 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A gigantic hole opened outside Nicolas Cage’s new Malibu property, forcing evacuations and emergency shelter setup.

A massive sinkhole appeared in front of a beachfront house in Malibu that the US actor Nicolas Cage recently bought. The collapse of the driveway on Tuesday morning prompted city officials to order an evacuation of the entire street and set up a temporary shelter for evacuees. The incident, noted by the New York Times, highlights how unexpected geologic activity can turn a luxury property into a crisis zone fast. Residents and investors are now watching to see how the authorities will manage the new dangerous conditions and keep the Hollywood star safe.

Sinkhole Tumbles onto Celebrity’s Malibu Beachfront Home

A gigantic sinkhole opened right outside the pristine beachfront house that Nicolas Cage bought last year.

The car‑parking driveway slid away on Tuesday morning, leaving the house in a precarious spot. City officials had to order an evacuation of every house on the block and set up a temporary shelter for the residents.

The New York Times reports that the home was purchased in 2024, and that the sudden collapse turned a glam getaway into a disaster scenario.

Many viewers can watch the BBC footage that shows how deep the pit grew before the driveway gave way. Check out the video to see the drama unfold.

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