Nicolas Cage’s $10.5 million Malibu mansion is facing a frightening new threat after a massive sinkhole opened up directly in front of the beachfront property, swallowing much of the driveway and leaving the luxury home dangerously close to the destruction.
Dramatic photos from the scene show a huge section of asphalt and concrete completely collapsed near the entrance to the 62-year-old actor’s home, creating a deep chasm just steps from the enclosed garage.
The hole also appeared to swallow several objects around the property, including a construction-site portable toilet and pieces of what looked like a privacy fence.
Orange traffic cones were placed around the edges of the sinkhole as workers in safety vests inspected the damage Tuesday.
Other photos showed exposed pipes, eroded soil and a ladder disappearing into the massive cavity, while the Pacific Ocean could be seen just beyond the home.
Firefighters reportedly discovered the damage early Tuesday morning after responding to a call about a possible gas main break near the property.
A firetruck was photographed outside the residence, with a yellow hose stretching from the vehicle as crews worked around the damaged area.
According to the Daily Mail, the sinkhole measures roughly 30 feet by 30 feet and is believed to have been caused by coastal erosion.
Gas company crews were also called to the scene and spent Tuesday working to restore the damaged gas main.
Despite the alarming scene, authorities had not ordered any evacuations as of Tuesday.
Cage purchased the sprawling Malibu property in 2024 for $10.5 million.
The modern beachfront home was originally built in the 1990s by late media executive Jose Liberman of Liberman Broadcasting and remained in the Liberman family for years before eventually being sold to the Oscar-winning “Moonstruck” and “National Treasure” star.
The new sinkhole is the latest reminder of the erosion dangers facing expensive homes along California’s coastline, where shifting soil and powerful ocean conditions can threaten even multimillion-dollar properties.
Cage’s representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday as crews continued assessing the dramatic damage outside his home.