Nick Cave Confirms Frequent Mistaken Identity with Nicolas Cage

Musician Nick Cave and actor Nicolas Cage are frequently mistaken for each other due to their similar names and some shared characteristics, with Cage stating he is mistaken for Cave almost daily. In response, Cave shared a memorable story from his Red Hand Files newsletter about meeting a man named Diego in a São Paulo bar who confused him for Cage. Diego, heartbroken over his wife leaving him, expressed his love for Cage through his admiration for Cage's film Peggy Sue Got Married, which was a favorite of Diego's wife. Rather than correcting the confusion, Cave empathized with Diego, sharing fictional tales of his acting career and comforting him through the night. This anecdote highlights the persistent and somewhat perplexing confusion surrounding their names, a topic both have publicly acknowledged and discussed. The story also reveals the human connection that can arise from mistaken identity, as Cave chose compassion over correction in that moment.