Jimmy Kimmel has created several memorable moments on his late night show. Some were hilarious, like the time Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel swapped shows. Though some were downright awkward, like Kanye West freezing during his interview with Kimmel, and the host cutting to commercial.

As we'll reveal in the following, this particular interview was memorable for all the right reasons. It was the first time Nicolas Cage had agreed to do an interview in 14 years. The actor did not disappoint, as the sit down was filled with memorable moments.

We're going to take a look back at some of the top stories from the interview, and why Cage decided it was time to return, along with the reasoning for selecting Jimmy Kimmel's show. In addition, we'll reveal what the fans thought of the interview, and how Cage came across.

Nicolas Cage Kept The Conversation Light During His Return To TV Interviews Alongside Jimmy Kimmel

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It was a long-awaited return to TV for Nicolas Cage, as he hadn't appeared in an interview for 14 years. Cage appeared alongside Jimmy Kimmel in 2022, and the conversation was an easy one that featured some funny stories. Cage discussed living in Las Vegas, and he also touched on a story that involved turning $200 into $20,000 within half an hour.

"Do you ever have one of those nights where you feel like the mojo is with you and you could just do nothing wrong? Everything was going to go your way. Every number I chose, and I often would choose the same number, it kept winning. Even the woman who was spinning the balls said, 'Nothing sweeter than a repeater.'"

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It should come as to no surprise that Cage put that money to good use, giving it to an orphanage. The actor revealed that he hasn't gambled since, given how special the moment was.

"The next day I said, 'This is so special' ... I found an orphanage. I went across Nassau Harbor. I met all the children and I said to the head mistress this is for you. And put $20,000 cash in her hand and I never gambled again because it would have ruined the magic of that night."

At the start of the interview, Cage made quite the reveal and one most fans didn't even know about.

Nicolas Cage Revealed Jimmy Kimmel And His Fans Were The Main Reason Why He Agreed To The Interview

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Cage received a huge ovation by the audience at the start of the interview, and he was certainly dressed for the occasion, looking like a million bucks. The actor made it clear that the interview was a special one for him, given that he hadn't appeared as a guest on a talk show in more than a decade. Why did he finally return? Well, Kimmel and his audience were a major reason.

"You know, this is a big night for me. This is the first time I've been on national television on a talk show in 14 years. I waited for you and your audience."

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Kimmel showed the love back, discussing how excited he was for the interview to take place. "Can I tell you something, and I'm not blowing any smoke up your right now. I've been so excited that you're coming here, and I was thinking about it all week, and I have a million things I have to ask you."

It seems like the fans agreed as the interview got huge exposure and positive feedback.

Fans Had Praise For Nicolas Cage And His Return To A One-On-One Interview

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The interview has almost three million views on YouTube. Clearly, fans have eagerly awaited Cage's return to a talk show. As far as the comments were concerned, fans continued to show the love.

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"Possibly Kimmel’s best interview ever. What a legend. No wonder Jimmy wants him back every week, Cage is clearly so much more interesting than the Internet would have you believe."

"He’s a classic example of being hated for a while (despite being simply...unique), and now he’s back in fashion and loved more than ever."

Another fan writes, "What A GREAT GUEST .... willing to answer those questions despite being him, his fame and all that..... I've seen younger stars who haven´t done half of what Nick has done and look more pretentious."

Clearly, fans had a blast with the interview. Here's to hoping Cage takes on more interviews in the future, as fans continue to embrace the actor during the later stages of his career.