Nicolas Cage finally faces wild rumors in first talk show appearance in 14 years

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call him a mere “actor,” folks! — back on the talk-show circuit for the first time in 14 years, promoting his “Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” The “Leaving Las Vegas” Oscar winner, 58, stopped by “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Wednesday to reveal the truth behind rumors that have circled the cult icon for years.

Kimmel, 54, asked Cage about the story of him gambling at the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas about 20 years ago with just $200.Cage explained that he played roulette at the casino and the money turned into 20,000 big ones.While trying his lucky hand at the roulette wheel, he decided to keep playing the same numbers. “It was one of those nights where you feel like the mojo was with you, and nothing was going to go wrong,” the “Raising Arizona” wild man said.

Rumor had it that he gave all of his winnings to an orphanage in the area. Indeed, Cage confirmed, after he won the cash he went to the children’s center — where he slapped the 20 grand into the hand of the headmistress and was sent on his way.

The “Moonstruck” leading man told Kimmel he’s never laid down bets again as he feels it would ruin the “magic” of gambling.Another wild rumor that Cage clarified was that he is in possession of a two-headed snake.The answer: He did have one at one point.Kimmel pulled out the “Peggy Sue Got Married” star’s recent GQ cover spread, where he’s hugging a snake, and he asked Cage if he ever owned the reptile. “I did and it’s weird,” Cage admitted.