Nicolas Cage unveiled a dramatic new look at a high-profile Los Angeles event.
The 62-year-old actor and his wife, Riko Shibata, 31, attended the opening night celebration for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Saturday, marking a rare joint red carpet appearance for the couple. Cage was nearly unrecognizable with a full head of gray hair and a thick gray beard, a stark departure from the darker locks fans have come to expect.
The “Ghost Rider” star dressed sharply for the occasion, pairing a blue tuxedo jacket with black trousers and a crisp white dress shirt. He finished the ensemble with a pair of stylish sunglasses. Shibata turned heads in an all-white outfit consisting of trousers, a matching top, and a coat with sheer sleeves.
The couple’s relationship began under unusual circumstances. They met through mutual friends in Shiga, Japan, in 2019 while Cage was filming “Prisoners of the Ghostland.” Their courtship quickly followed, though they spent six months apart due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions.
Cage took an unconventional approach to their engagement. During an August 2020 radio show appearance, he revealed that he had proposed to Shibata over FaceTime and subsequently mailed her a black diamond ring. The couple wed on February 16, 2021, in an intimate ceremony held at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas.
Their family expanded in September 2022 when Shibata gave birth to their first child together, a daughter named August. Cage’s fatherhood extends beyond this marriage; he also has son Weston with former partner Christina Fulton and son Kal-El from his previous marriage to Alice Kim.
The Lucas Museum opening drew significant attention in entertainment circles, with Cage’s transformed appearance becoming a focal point of coverage. His gray beard and hair marked one of the most notable physical changes of his public career, prompting immediate reaction from attendees and observers.
Shibata, an actress, has maintained a relatively low public profile since marrying Cage, making Saturday’s appearance particularly notable for its rarity. The couple’s 31-year age difference has drawn periodic attention since they first became involved.
Cage’s personal life has included several high-profile relationships prior to Shibata. His marriage to Alice Kim, his third wife, produced son Kal-El before ending in divorce. The actor has navigated multiple marriages while maintaining an active film career that has spanned decades and included an Academy Award win.
The museum celebration represented one of Cage’s most visible public outings in recent months. His evolving appearance continues to generate interest as he balances family life with ongoing professional commitments.
The couple has not publicly announced any upcoming joint appearances following the Saturday event.