This actor, who belongs to one of Hollywood’s most famous dynasties, is a National Treasure but in his personal life, he’s trapped in a “quiet, horrible nightmare.”
The Family Man actor, who once bought a seat on a plane for his child’s imaginary friend, is now living in a “hostile environment” created by his son’s ex-wife, who’s preventing him from meeting his four-year-old twin granddaughters.
Keep reading to learn the identity of the star whose name change was inspired by a superhero!
When this actor was only 15, he was seated in a car with his uncle, one of Hollywood’s leading filmmakers, and begged him for a chance to appear in one of his award-winning films.
“Give me a screen test, I’ll show you acting. There was just silence in the car,” said the star, who’s proudly bizarre both on and off screen.
As a 17-year-old, the actor paved his own path to stardom and earned a minor role in the 1982 hit, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, a coming-of age cult favorite.
“I was the brunt of jokes because my name was still Coppola,” says Nicholas Cage, who was born in 1962 as Nicholas Kim Coppola.
“People would not stop saying things like, ‘I love the smell of Nicolas in the morning,’ because of Apocalypse Now…and it made it hard to work and I said, ‘I don’t need this,’ and changed it to Cage,” the star explains of dropping the surname that connected him to his famous relative, Francis Ford Coppola.
Next, explaining why he chose Cage, he says, “It’s a combination of Luke Cage from Marvel comics, who was a character I liked, also named Power Man, and John Cage, the avant-garde composer. Speaks volumes about everything I’ve been up to ever since.”
His first starring role with Cage as his last name came in 1983’s Valley Girl and the anonymity he said made him feel as if he “had this weight come off my body.”
“Wow, I really can do this. And I felt liberated by that experience,” he tells Hollywood Reporter. “And you can see it in Valley Girl that I’m free. Whereas in Fast Times, or even Rumble Fish, I’m somewhat stuck,” he says, referring to his appearance in 1983’s Rumble Fish, a film directed by his uncle.
Over the next several years, Cage worked in back-to-back films, earning the reputation as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors.
In 1988, he earned Golden Globe nominations for Moonstruck with Cher and Honeymoon in Vegas with Sarah Jessica Parker.
It was also the same year he met actor Christina Fulton, who in December 1990 gave birth to his first son, Weston Coppola Cage, an actor who appeared as the younger version of his dad in the 2014 film Rage.
Cage, who earned an Oscar for his 1995 role in Leaving Las Vegas, also shares a son Kal-El (Superman’s birth name) born in 2005 with his third wife Alice Kim, and daughter August Francesca (born 2022) with his fifth wife, Riko Shibata.
Cage was also famously married to Patricia Arquette (1995 to 2001) and Lisa Marie Presley (2002), whom he filed for divorce only months later.
Speaking with People, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent actor says that family comes “first and foremost.”
“There’s no version of Nick Cage in reality that doesn’t want to spend time with his children…There’s no version of Nick Cage that didn’t put family first over career,” says the star of Raising Arizona.
He adds, “I turned down Lord of the Rings and I turned down Matrix because I didn’t want to go to New Zealand for three years or Australia for three years because I needed to be home with my son Weston, that’s a fact.”
Offering evidence to that, actor Minnie Driver once said: “Was once on a plane with [Nicholas Cage] and his son and a seat had also been purchased for his son’s imaginary friend.”
Weston Coppola Cage
To this day the Adaptation star has a very tight bond with his children, and two of his grandchildren, Lucian (born 2014) and Sorin (2016), who Weston shares with his second wife.
How to clean dirty bed pillows to leave them white and smelling sweet
Even with pillowcases, pillows gradually lose their freshness with time and may get stains. Every night, they come into contact with perspiration and other materials, which can result in dust, oil, or even microscopic mites. Keeping a clean pillow is crucial for allergy sufferers to get a good night’s sleep. You may create a healthy resting environment and learn how to clean your bed pillows with the aid of this tutorial.
Like picking sheets or duvets, choosing the correct pillow—feather-filled or latex, soft or firm—is essential to a restful night’s sleep. But regardless of its kind or caliber, maintaining cleanliness is essential. It is not protected from overnight sweating by a pillowcase alone, which can result in those unattractive yellow stains. Let’s look at some ways to revive your cushions and restore their former allure.
Continual Care for Pillows: How Often Should You Clean?
Cleaning your pillows on a regular basis is advised to prevent the yellow tinge. Sweat at night is the main cause of this discoloration, as it creates a moist environment that is perfect for germs and mites. Some people might throw away their pillows at the first sign of a stain, while others rely only on pillowcases to keep their furniture clean. The reality? Pillows should ideally be cleaned every six months. In the interim, launder your duvet once a year.
Pillow Revival: A Proven Cleaning Method
Are you looking for a quick and effective solution to kill bacteria and sanitize your pillows? Here’s a reliable, time-tested tip:
Components:
baking soda
Typical laundry detergent
Essential oil of lavender
Check the labels on your pillows to make sure they can be washed in a machine before you begin. After filling the selected drawer with your preferred detergent, add a half-cup of baking soda and a few drops of lavender oil straight into the drum. After running your wash, add two pillows for balance.
Make healthy everyday routines if you want to extend the freshness of your pillows. Take off the pillowcases, crack open the windows, and let the sun shine on your pillows every morning. This lets the air out of your room and keeps moisture and mold from growing. What if your pillows appear somewhat boring? A steam cleaning will make them look nicer. Before washing them in a machine, give them a quick soak in a solution of hydrogen peroxide, white vinegar, and lemon juice for a more vibrant look.
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