Riko Shibata of Japanese heritage became instantly famous as she married the Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage, despite a 30 years age gap- Cage being older. But the age factor does put no value for the duo head over heels.
As for a fact, she is the fifth wife of the American actor, who already divorced four times and is the father of two and grandfather of four. Reportedly, it was a connection of a year before the duo walked the aisle, following the engagement on a video call. Let's know more.
Riko Shibata's Unique Marriage To Nicolas Cage- When and How They Met? Dating Story & More!
Nearly after a year of engagement, the Ghost Rider actor married Riko Shibata in a private wedding ceremony on February 16, 2021, at the Wynn Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. It's the fifth marriage for the American actor, who, not less than two years ago, filed for marriage annulment only after four days in early 2019 and later received a divorce.
While the newly married couple tends to keep everything low-profile as possible, the news of Cage's marriage with Shibata was made public on March 5, 2021. Shortly after, the two were spotted taking a horse and carriage ride around Central Park.
Reportedly, the Japan-based celebrity wife wore a traditional bridal kimono in black color, while The Wicker Man star donned a black tuxedo- to match the black engagement ring. As for the reserved attendees, Nicolas' third ex-wife and friend, Alice Kim (mother of his son Kal-El), witnessed the moment as the duo walked down the aisle.
CAPTION: Riko Shibata is the 5th wife of actor Nicolas Cage; they married on February 16, 2021Riko Shibata is the 5th wife of actor Nicolas Cage; they married on Fe SOURCE: Twitter@CageOnFire As per Daily Mail, the duo applied for the marriage license on January 16- on the occasion of his wife Riki Shibata's 26th birthday. Finally, they exchanged vows on February 16- in honor of the actor's father, August Coppola, who died on the same day in 2009 due to a heart attack.
According to legal documents, Riko officially took her husband's surname and now is 'Riko Cage.'
Met While In Japan and Engagement On FaceTime
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 16, 2021, Cage opened up that he and his future 5th wife Riko met in Shiga, Japan in 2020, and connected] instantly. Moreover, the Golden Globe winner for Leaving Las Vegas (1995) added that her love for unusual animals- specifically, flying squirrels-interested him more.
The pair were first spotted together in New Orleans in February 2020, as they visit the tomb which Nicolas famously purchased for himself in 2010. Later, in March that year, they walked holding hands around New York City before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
CAPTION: Cage who is in his late 50s began dating Riko Shibata in 2020, 30 years his junior, and got engaged on FaceTime in the midst of pandemic SOURCE: Twitter@bestgug As Shibata, who lived in New York, returned to Japan to spend her quarantine, the couple pursued their long-distance relationship.
During an interview with his brother Marc Coppola's podcast Q104.3 New York in August 2020, the 57-year-old actor confirmed their engagement as he reportedly proposed to her a video call (Facetime). Even more, he sent her a black diamond engagement ring.
Did you know? Riko is 30 years younger than the National Treasure actor, and also 4 years junior to the actor's first son Weston Cage.
Shibata's Husband Is A Four Times Divorcee- Father Of Two And Grandfather of Four
Before Shibata, Nicolas Cage had been married four times and divorced all. Moreover, prior to any marriages, he was in a relationship with actress Christina Fulton in the late 80s; they welcomed a son Weston Coppola Cage on December 26, 1990.
From his son's first marriage to then-wife Danielle Cage, the Lond Beach native became a grandfather to Lucian Augustus (b. 2014) and Sorin Reid (b. 2016). And from Weston and his second wife to Hila Aronian, he again became a grandfather, to twins: Cyress Zara and Venice Zohar Cage Coppola (b. April 8, 2020).
With his third wife Alice, the actor for the upcoming film The Retirement Plan, shares a son Kal-El Cage, born on October 3, 2005.
CAPTION: Nicolas Cage and his son Kal-El Cage SOURCE: Twitter@ddoniolvalcroze Here is a list of the American actor's marriages, which ended with divorce:
- Patricia Arquette (m. April 8, 1995 - div. May 18, 2001)- First Wife
- Lisa Marie Presley (m. August 10, 2002 - div. May 16, 2004)- Second wife & the daughter of Elvis Presley
- Alice Kim Cage (m. July 30, 2004 - div January 2016)- Third wife
- Erika Koike (m. March 23, 2019- div. May 31, 2019)- Fourth wife
Also Read: Nicolas Cage's Ex-Wife Lisa Marie Presley divorced for the fourth time. What are the reasons?
Net Worth And Career Of Riko Shibata In 2021
Although there are claims that Shibata pursues a career as a model, nothing much about her professional career is out for now. But, she did gain wide media exposure as the 5th wife of Adaptation actor Nicolas Cage.
Probably, Riko now shares a chunk from her millionaire husband's estate; Cage has an estimated net worth of $25 million as of 2021. At the peak of his career, the American actor was worth $200 million, but liens on taxes and other financial disbalance caused his economic downfall.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Cage's lavish expenses included 15 personal homes (including TWO castles, $10 million for one in Bath, England) throughout the USA & the UK: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, New York City, and Rhode Island. He also bought a $7 million private island in the Bahamas and a $30 million private jet.
Moreover, he maintained a collection of luxury cars, including a Lamborghini that belonged to Prince Ali-Reza Pahlavi, the former prince of Iran.
Along with 4-yachts, the Hollywood star owns a 67 million-year-old dinosaur skull, too, let alone dozens of artworks.
Riko Shibata Short-Bio: What Is Her Age?
Raised in New York City, Shibata comes from a Japanese origin and often travels back to Japan. At the time of her applying marriage license, this January 10, 2021, she was reported to be 26 years old, so her date of birth is January 10, 1995.
An American by nationality, Riko has not talked much about her family. She is not active on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, just like her film figure beau.