Nicolas Cage Reflects on Short-Lived Romance with Sarah Jessica Parker

Actor Nicolas Cage has finally spoken publicly about his brief relationship with Sarah Jessica Parker, shortly after she confirmed on a television show that they once dated.

“I cared about Sarah,” Cage said in a statement. He recounted a dinner he once shared with Parker and her mother, Barbara Parker, at the Russian Tea Room. He jokingly attributed the end of their relationship to his fashion choice—a blue Vanson Leather motorcycle jacket—or his sinusitis, suggesting he didn’t “pass the Mom test.”

Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicolas Cage in "Honeymoon in Vegas" in 1992 — Nicolas Cage mentioned that he was ghosted after their dinner. *©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection*

Meanwhile, Parker, appearing on a Bravo talk show, confirmed she dated Cage but offered no additional details. When asked directly, she responded, “Um, yes. I did. Yes, I did.”

Sarah Jessica Parker reflected on her feelings during their time together, revealing she loved Cage and felt it was love quite early into their relationship. She moved on and married Matthew Broderick in 1997. The couple has three children: James, 22, and twins Tabitha and Marion, 16.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick and kids — Since marrying Broderick, she has built a family and described him as “The One” early in their relationship. *James Wilkie Broderick / Instagram*

Cage, who has been married five times, most recently wed Riko Shibata in 2021. He has a daughter with Shibata and three other children from previous marriages.