What is Nicolas Cage net worth? Fortune explored as Ex Christina Fulton sues actor over son’s alleged attack

Actress Christina Fulton filed a lawsuit against ex-boyfriend Nicolas Cage, the 61-year-old veteran actor, and their 34-year-old son Weston Coppola Cage. An alleged attack took place in 2024, and these claims and a lawsuit followed after its consequences.

According to the lawsuit and several reports, Christina Fulton endured severe injuries due to this alleged fight. The lawsuit was submitted to the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County on February 19, 2025. It addressed the "catastrophic physical, emotional, and economic harm" that Fulton suffered due to the unexpected assault by Weston.

Amid this incident, many of the actor's fans are keen to know about his wealth. Currently, Nicolas Cage has a net worth of $40 million.

Nicolas Cage's net worth explored

Cage's history with money has often been the talk of the town in the past. From establishing himself as one of Hollywood's highest-paid stars, he went broke because of uncontrollable expenditure later.

During his peak career years, Cage amassed a net worth of $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. However, Nicolas got into financial straits due to failing to pay taxes and poor real estate investments.

Cage allegedly spent $3 million to own the private Leaf Cay island in the Bahamas in 2006. Additionally, a significant portion of his royal fortune was spent on expensive mansions, a private plane, yachts, and jewelry.

Despite his spending habits denting his finances, Cage worked hard to reclaim his glory. His career path has transformed in the right direction with brilliant performances under his hat. Presently, his net worth stands at $40 million.

On the other hand, Christina Fulton has an overall net worth of $5 million, as cited by Celebrity Net Worth. From acting in films to multiple TV shows, she has impressed her fans as a singer as well. Some of her notable performances include roles in The Doors, Snake Eyes, Dangerous Game, Lucinda's Spell, and The Girl with the Hungry Eyes, among others.

Here's what we know about the lawsuit and Christina Fulton's claims against Nicolas Cage and Weston Coppola Cage

According to a report by the BBC about the lawsuit, Christina Fulton sued Nicolas for negligence. She filed the lawsuit stating that Cage could not focus on their son's history of mental and psychological health concerns. Despite being conscious of Weston's disorders, his father supported him financially and allowed his violent acts.

Nicolas Cage's lawyer, Brian Wolf, spoke to BBC and described the lawsuit as "absurd and frivolous." In this interview, he shared that the actor has no control over his son's behavior. He said:

"Weston Coppola is a 34-year-old man."

The attorney added:

"Mr Cage does not control Weston's behavior in any manner and is not responsible for Weston's alleged assault of his mother."

On the other hand, Christina sued her son for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress, according to a report by PEOPLE. While filing the lawsuit, the actress called her son a "300-pound professional fighter".

Joseph Farzam, Christina Fulton's lawyer, stated to BBC. Calling it a "unique situation," he emphasized Weston's history of assault violence.

He said:

"Weston has a history of violence and his father has not stopped him, but enabled him, bailed him, and made the situation much worse."

In this conversation, Joseph highlighted parents cannot be held accountable if their adult children are found guilty of wrong deeds. However, he chimed in, stating that parents can be called for the same and held in charge if the child suffers from mental disorders and is unable to be on their own.

Weston Coppola Cage was arrested in 2024

Last year, in June, the authorities arrested Weston on charges of felony assault. He was held due to assault against Christina Fulton, his mother, and another individual using a dangerous weapon.

She spoke to People Magazine and released a statement mentioning that her son "brutally assaulted" her in April 2024. After getting messages about her son's worrisome mental health, she rushed to Los Angeles to take care of him. However, things turned for worse, and Cage assaulted her other.

Christina Fulton shared:

"Within minutes, I was brutally assaulted and sustained serious injuries."

Was Nicolas and Christina married?

Nicolas Cage and Christina Fulton were together for a couple of years, from 1988 to 1991. While they were in a relationship for around 3 years, there are no reports of them being legally married or throwing a wedding celebration. Christina gave birth to their only son on December 26, 1990.