Popular actor, 62, looks unrecognizable during rare outing with wife, 31

Alabama Life & CultureRiko Shibata, left, and Nicolas Cage arrive at the opening night celebration for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)By Kelly Corbett | kcorbett@syracuse.comNicolas Cage unveiled a striking new look last week.On Saturday, he was photographed at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening night celebration in Los Angeles. He debuted a full gray beard and gray hair while attending with his wife Riko Shibata.Cage, 62, donned a blue tuxedo jacket, black trousers and sunglasses for the occasion. Meanwhile Shibata, 31, wore white trousers with a matching top and a coat with sheer sleeves.This appearance marked a departure from Cage’s signature dark hair. It was also a rare public sighting for the typically private couple.According to Page Six, Cage and Shibata first met through mutual friends in Shiga, Japan, in 2019 while the actor was filming “Prisoners of the Ghostland.” They began dating in 2020 but spent six months apart during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.In August 2020, Cage proposed to Shibata over FaceTime and mailed her a black diamond engagement ring. The couple married Feb. 16, 2021, in an intimate ceremony at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas.They welcomed their daughter, August, in September 2022. Cage also has two sons from previous relationships: Weston with ex-girlfriend Christina Fulton and Kal-El with ex-wife Alice Kim.Kelly Corbett is a Trending News Reporter for syracuse.com | The Post-Standard. She covers a wide range of topics from celebrity and TV news to store closings and product recalls. In addition to syracuse.com,...