Nicolas Cage Claims He Can Remember Being in His Mother’s Womb
Nicolas Cage has made a career out of surprising audiences — but his latest revelation might be his most surreal yet.
In a recent interview with Variety, the Academy Award–winning actor said he believes his earliest memory could date back to before he was even born.
“I know this sounds really far out,” Cage admitted, “but sometimes I think I can go all the way back to in utero — a feeling like I could see faces in the dark or something.”
While many scientists argue that memories from before birth are impossible, Cage said the experience has always felt deeply real to him. He described it as a “powerfully abstract” sensation, one that has stayed with him for years.
Cage didn’t elaborate on how often he recalls the memory, but his openness to exploring such an unusual idea isn’t exactly new. Known for taking unconventional roles and embracing the bizarre in both his career and personal life, the actor has long been fascinated by the surreal and the metaphysical.
Experts in memory science note that what Cage describes may be closer to a constructed memory — a blend of imagination, dream fragments, and subconscious impressions gathered later in life. Still, some psychologists argue that early sensory experiences, particularly in the womb, could leave lasting imprints, even if they aren’t “memories” in the traditional sense.
Whether literal recollection or creative interpretation, Cage’s claim has certainly sparked discussion online. Fans and skeptics alike have weighed in, with some praising his poetic imagination and others dismissing it as Hollywood eccentricity.
One thing is certain: Nicolas Cage remains committed to keeping his audience guessing. And if he really does remember life before birth, it’s yet another chapter in the ever-unpredictable story of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic stars.
