Sarah Jessica Parker reveals she dated Nicolas Cage years ago

Parker Admits Dating Nicolas Cage

On July 13, 2025, Sarah Jessica Parker confirmed a rumor that had followed her for over 30 years. While on Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen asked her, “Did you date Nic Cage?” She answered, “Um, yes, I did. Yes, I did.”

Parker had never spoken publicly about this. Cohen, surprised, replied, “Oh, wow. Oh, we got some talking to do.” The story quickly made headlines, confirming the decades-old speculation that Parker and Cage were romantically involved while working together in the early 1990s.

They Met Filming A 1992 Comedy

Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicolas Cage worked together on Honeymoon in Vegas, released in 1992. The film was a romantic comedy that included a cameo by a young Bruno Mars dressed as Elvis Presley.

At the time, rumors started about a romance between the two leads. Though they never confirmed anything, their close work on set and off-camera sightings sparked interest. Parker’s 2025 statement confirmed they were dating during that project, offering a new perspective on their on-screen chemistry from that time.

Cage Recalls Dinner With Her Mom

On July 14, 2025, one day after Parker’s reveal, Cage spoke to E! News about their short relationship. He said he had dinner with Parker and her mother sometime in the late 1990s.

They dined at the Russian Tea Room. Cage wore a blue Vanson leather motorcycle jacket and had sinusitis that evening. He said, “I cared about Sarah, but I don’t think I passed the Mom test.” Cage said that after that dinner, he never heard from Parker again.

Cage Has Married Five Times

After the end of their relationship, Nicolas Cage moved on with his personal life. He married Riko Shibata in 2021 in a private Las Vegas ceremony. Shibata is his fifth wife. Cage has three children.

His son, Weston Cage Coppola, is 34 years old and was born to actress Christina Fulton. Kal-El Coppola, 19, is Cage’s son with Alice Kim. His daughter, August Francesca Coppola Cage, was born on September 7, 2022, with Riko Shibata.

Parker Once Dated Robert Downey Jr.

Before dating Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker had a long-term relationship with Robert Downey Jr. They began dating when they were 18 years old and moved in together within weeks.

They stayed together from 1984 until their breakup in 1991. Downey struggled with drug addiction during the relationship. He told Parade in 2008 that Parker gave him a home and understanding. He said, “I was in love with Sarah Jessica, and love was not enough.”

She Met Matthew Broderick In 1991

Following her breakup with Downey, Parker met Matthew Broderick in 1991. Her brothers, Toby and Pippin, had started a Broadway company called Naked Angels, where Broderick was involved.

They were introduced through the theater group. Parker had already been active in theater, getting her start in Annie. She later told Harper’s Bazaar in 2013 that she and Broderick never thought about fame or money. All they wanted was to be good working actors in the New York theater scene.

Broderick Called Her In 1992

In 1992, Broderick called Parker and left a voicemail asking her on a date. She said he used his full name and left a polite message on her answering machine. They went to a movie on their first date.

Broderick recalled in 2012 that he remembered Parker walking toward the movie theater. He said that he doesn’t remember many people that way, but that moment stood out. The memory of their first meeting remained vivid for him.

Parker Said “I Love You” First

Sarah Jessica Parker said “I love you” first in their relationship. On Watch What Happens Live, she told Cohen she figured out Broderick was incredible early on. She also described their second kiss.

It happened outside an apartment building in the winter. Parker had a Ricola in her mouth and spat it into her gloved hand before getting on the subway. The cough drop left a permanent mark on her glove.

Their Wedding Was A Surprise Event

On May 19, 1997, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick got married in a surprise ceremony. It was held at a synagogue on the Lower East Side in New York City. They invited 100 guests who believed they were attending a regular party.

Parker wore a black gown by Morgane Le Fay instead of a traditional white dress. She said she had never dreamed about a wedding dress. The couple and guests danced to show tunes after the ceremony.

Broderick Backed Her Career Choice

In 1998, Parker and Broderick attended the premiere of HBO’s Sex and the City. According to E! Online, Broderick encouraged her to accept the leading role of Carrie Bradshaw.

Years later, when Parker accepted her second Golden Globe, she thanked Broderick for supporting her. She said he dared to let her work with actors like Chris Noth and John Corbett. Broderick turned down a role on the show as a “premature ejaculator” in season two.

Their Son James Was Born In 2002

On October 28, 2002, Parker and Broderick welcomed their first child, James Wilkie Broderick. He was born at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

Parker told The Edit magazine in 2016 that if she could revisit one moment in her life, it would be the birth of her children. She said the experience was just her, her husband, and their child. She called it absolute euphoria and her most meaningful memory.

They Had Twin Girls In 2009

On June 22, 2009, Parker and Broderick welcomed twin daughters. Their names are Tabitha Hodge Broderick and Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick. The twins were born via surrogate.

In Vogue 2010, Parker said they had tried many times to get pregnant but couldn’t. She said she would give birth often if she could. The couple kept the surrogate pregnancy private. Parker said she only spoke about it to her husband at the time.

They Lived Quietly In New York

In 2010, Parker said they lived a normal life in New York City. She told Vogue that they painted their patio furniture themselves and did their grocery shopping. She also said she made her children’s food herself.

Parker mentioned that they put together the high chairs and handled basic household work without help. She also did the laundry herself. For two famous actors, they maintained a quiet and routine home life.

Teen Daughters Avoid Her Closet

In May 2025, Parker told W magazine that her twin daughters had shown little interest in her clothes. She said, “They’re not raiding my closet or anything.”

She explained that the girls would be 16 in June and were not overly distracted by fashion. Parker said they had their ideas about how they want to look. She also said, “The sad truth is they don’t fit in my shoes anymore. Their feet are the wrong size.”

She Keeps Marriage Off Public View

In a 2022 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Parker said one reason her marriage works is because they don’t discuss it publicly. She didn’t want to invite media speculation.

Parker said, “We’re certainly not going to add to it by saying, ‘Well, this is why it works.’ Next thing you know, there’ll be a very public divorce.” She said they prefer to just respect each other. She did not give further details about their relationship.

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They Opened Plaza Suite In 2022

On February 25, 2022, Parker and Broderick opened a Broadway revival of Plaza Suite. The show had been postponed due to the pandemic. They played three different couples staying in the same hotel suite.

Broderick told Hemispheres magazine he worried that being a real couple might hurt the audience’s ability to believe the characters. He said working with Parker reminded him of her acting skills. He said they didn’t bring personal arguments into rehearsals or performances.

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