Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher announce divorce after 14 years of marriage

Published: 06 April 2024 at 03:15

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Sacha Baron Cohen, 52, and Isla Fisher, 48, have jointly filed for divorce in 2023 after nearly 14 years of marriage and over 20 years together. They shared the news on Instagram, expressing their commitment to privacy and love for their children. The couple first met in 2001, got engaged in 2004, and got married in October 2010. They have three children together, born in 2007, 2010, and 2015. Baron Cohen recently made headlines due to a controversy with former co-star Rebel Wilson over alleged inappropriate behavior on set.

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Sacha Baron Cohen's wife comments on his behavior in character on film sets, sparking a feud with Rebel Wilson

Cambridge-educated British star Sacha Baron Cohen, known for characters like Ali G and Borat, is involved in a Hollywood feud with actress Rebel Wilson who called him a 'massive a**hole' and accused him of trying to block her memoir. Baron Cohen's wife, Isla Fisher, mentioned how he brings his characters home with him. The clash of egos between the two performers continues eight years after working together on the film Grimsby.

Isla Fisher (Wikipedia)

Isla Lang Fisher (; born 3 February 1976) is an Australian actress and writer. Born in Oman to Scottish parents who moved with her to Australia during her childhood, she began appearing in television commercials and came to prominence for her portrayal of Shannon Reed on the Australian soap opera Home and Away (1994–1997), for which she received two Logie Award nominations.Fisher transitioned to Hollywood with her portrayal of Mary Jane in the live-action adaptation of Scooby-Doo (2002) and has since starred in films such as Wedding Crashers (2005), Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), Bachelorette (2012), The Great Gatsby (2013), Now You See Me (2013), and Nocturnal Animals (2016). Her other notable credits include Swimming Pool (2001), I Heart Huckabees (2004), London (2005), Wedding Daze (2006), The Lookout (2007), Hot Rod (2007), Definitely, Maybe (2008), Burke & Hare (2010), Visions (2015), Grimsby (2016), Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016), Tag (2018), The Beach Bum (2019), Greed (2019), and Blithe Spirit (2020). She has also voiced characters in animated films such as Horton Hears a Who! (2008), Rango (2011), Rise of the Guardians (2012), and Back to the Outback (2021).Fisher had a recurring role on the fourth and fifth seasons of the sitcom Arrested Development (2013–2019) and stars on the comedy drama series Wolf Like Me (2022–present). She has authored two young adult novels and the Marge in Charge book series. She is married to English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, with whom she has three children.

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Rebel Wilson has revealed on Instagram that the person she referred to as a "massive a**hole" in her upcoming memoir is Sacha Baron Cohen, known for his roles as Ali G and Borat. Wilson accused Baron Cohen's team of trying to stop press coverage of her book but asserted that it will still be released. The two actors previously worked together on the set of the 2016 film "Grimsby," with Wilson playing the role of Nobby's wife and mother to their 11 children.

Rebel Wilson claims Sacha Baron Cohen requested her to perform uncomfortable scenes during filming of The Brothers Grimsby

Rebel Wilson, in her memoir Rebel Rising, accuses Sacha Baron Cohen of repeatedly asking her to strip nude and even requested her to 'stick her finger up his butt' while filming The Brothers Grimsby in 2016. Wilson stated that Cohen's requests made her uncomfortable, as she had a 'no nudity' rule. Cohen has refuted these claims, stating that they are false and contradicted by evidence.

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Rebel Wilson stands by her claims of feeling humiliated and degraded by Sacha Baron Cohen during the filming of "The Brothers Grimsby" in 2016, despite his denials, expressing her experience as her worst professional encounter.

Rebel Wilson maintains her account of feeling humiliated and degraded by Sacha Baron Cohen while working on "The Brothers Grimsby" in 2016, emphasizing it as her most negative professional episode. Cohen has refuted her allegations, leading Wilson to assert the truthfulness of her statements. She shares her story in her upcoming memoir, "Rebel Rising", scheduled for release on April 2, where she addresses the chapter dedicated to Cohen. Wilson has received support from other women who claim to have had similar experiences with Cohen.

Rebel Wilson's Autobiography Release Delayed in the UK and Australia

Actress Rebel Wilson's autobiography, Rebel Rising, was published in the US and its release in the UK and Australia has been delayed to coincide with her press tours. Wilson recounts her negative experience working with Sacha Baron Cohen on the film Grimsby in the book, alleging derogatory treatment and humiliation. Baron Cohen has vehemently denied her claims, providing evidence contradicting them. Wilson plans a book promotion tour in the UK and Australia starting from April 25.

Erran Baron Cohen (Wikipedia)

Erran Boaz Baron Cohen (born May 1968) is an English composer and trumpet player known for collaborations with his younger brother, Sacha Baron Cohen.