Nicolas Cage reflects on his short-lived romance with Sarah Jessica Parker" 'I don't think I passed the mom test'
Actor Sarah Jessica Parker surprised fans when she confirmed, for the first time publicly, that she briefly dated co-star Nicolas Cage . The moment unfolded on July 13. When asked directly about the dating rumors from the early ’90s, Parker replied: “Um, yes. I did.” Host Andy Cohen, visibly surprised, reacted with: “Oh, wow. We’ve got some talking to do.”
Her confirmation revived curiosity about the duo’s off-screen connection during the filming of ‘ Honeymoon in Vegas ’ in the year 1992, a rom-com in which they played engaged lovers caught in a bizarre Elvis-themed adventure.
Nicolas Cage’s response — Leather jacket, sinusitis, and the “mom test”A day later, Nicolas Cage weighed in with his own recollection, offering light-hearted insights via a statement to E! News. Cage said: “I cared about Sarah, but I don’t think I passed the Mom test .”
on July 14
He explained that their romance seemed to fizzle after a dinner with Parker and her mother at New York’s Russian Tea Room, adding, “I don’t know if it was my blue Vanson Leather motorcycle jacket (which I still have) or my sinusitis, but I didn’t hear from her again.”
Though tinged with humor, Cage’s remarks offer a glimpse of vulnerability and a touch of old-school charm.
Co-stars with chemistry, but no sequel in sightCage and Parker’s chemistry in ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ sparked dating rumors at the time, but neither confirmed anything, until now. The film became a cult favorite, highlighting their comedic timing and onscreen compatibility. It also added a playful layer to this newly confirmed romance, which appears to have ended almost as soon as it began.
Their paths since that dinnerSarah Jessica Parker met and ultimately wed actor Matthew Broderick in 1997 following the short love affair. The couple has three kids and is renowned for keeping their private lives out of the public eye. Cage, on the other hand, has had a more vivid dating past with five marriages to date. Riko Shibata is his present wife; August Francesca Coppola Cage is their daughter.
Decades after that fateful dinner, Nicolas Cage’s nostalgic recollection — and Sarah Jessica Parker’s candid confirmation — offer a rare peek into a forgotten celebrity pairing. With playful honesty and mutual respect, both stars remind us that even a dinner date can leave a lasting impression. Sometimes, the jacket just isn’t the right fit.
Her confirmation revived curiosity about the duo’s off-screen connection during the filming of ‘ Honeymoon in Vegas ’ in the year 1992, a rom-com in which they played engaged lovers caught in a bizarre Elvis-themed adventure.
Nicolas Cage’s response — Leather jacket, sinusitis, and the “mom test”A day later, Nicolas Cage weighed in with his own recollection, offering light-hearted insights via a statement to E! News. Cage said: “I cared about Sarah, but I don’t think I passed the Mom test .”
on July 14
He explained that their romance seemed to fizzle after a dinner with Parker and her mother at New York’s Russian Tea Room, adding, “I don’t know if it was my blue Vanson Leather motorcycle jacket (which I still have) or my sinusitis, but I didn’t hear from her again.”
Co-stars with chemistry, but no sequel in sightCage and Parker’s chemistry in ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ sparked dating rumors at the time, but neither confirmed anything, until now. The film became a cult favorite, highlighting their comedic timing and onscreen compatibility. It also added a playful layer to this newly confirmed romance, which appears to have ended almost as soon as it began.
Their paths since that dinnerSarah Jessica Parker met and ultimately wed actor Matthew Broderick in 1997 following the short love affair. The couple has three kids and is renowned for keeping their private lives out of the public eye. Cage, on the other hand, has had a more vivid dating past with five marriages to date. Riko Shibata is his present wife; August Francesca Coppola Cage is their daughter.
Decades after that fateful dinner, Nicolas Cage’s nostalgic recollection — and Sarah Jessica Parker’s candid confirmation — offer a rare peek into a forgotten celebrity pairing. With playful honesty and mutual respect, both stars remind us that even a dinner date can leave a lasting impression. Sometimes, the jacket just isn’t the right fit.
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