Nicolas Cage’s Ex-Wife Sues, Blames Actor for Son’s Alleged Assault
Nicolas Cage is facing legal turbulence as his ex-girlfriend, Christina Fulton, has decided to take matters into her own hands and sue him. This comes on the heels of an alleged assault last year involving their son, Weston Coppola Cage, who was arrested for felony assault after reportedly inflicting injuries on two victims. The drama unfolded in Los Angeles, with Fulton filing a civil complaint earlier this week that accuses Cage of a laundry list of negligence claims—think negligent supervision and even negligent undertaking. It’s as if Cage went from Hollywood star to a character in a courtroom drama overnight!
In her complaint, Fulton claims she suffered “severe and life-threatening injuries” during an April 2024 confrontation with Weston, which not only leaves her nursing physical wounds but also emotional scars. She’s accusing Weston of assault, battery, and even emotional distress stemming from what she describes as an “unprovoked attack.” Let’s not forget, Weston is a 34-year-old grown man, but Fulton argues that Cage has been a major enabler, financially supporting Weston despite his rocky history with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Cage’s attorney wasted no time in dismissing Fulton’s allegations as “absurd and frivolous,” asserting that the actor isn’t responsible for his son’s behavior. Cage has faced his own fair share of personal issues, including a struggle with finances and substance abuse; interestingly, he has openly discussed his own struggles in the past. Still, Fulton alleges Cage ignored Weston’s need for psychiatric help and continued partying with him despite knowing about his problems. Oh, the irony when you consider Cage’s past as a wildly talented actor living life in the fast lane.
Fulton’s injuries from the alleged altercation are no small matter—she reportedly suffered a concussion, contusions, dental trauma, and PTSD among other issues, which have affected her career as a model and actress. In a lawsuit whirlpool, she’s seeking unspecified damages for the chaos caused by her son and former partner.
To top things off, Fulton previously filed a lawsuit against Weston’s ex-wife, alleging a fraudulent restraining order that keeps her from seeing her granddaughters. Talk about more drama!
As the case unfolds, it raises questions about how familial bonds can sometimes become tangled in legal knots. In Hollywood, background checks might not be the only thing you need to avoid the mess!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly
