Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher Announce Divorce After Over Two Decades Together
After more than 20 years of partnership, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have made the decision to end their marriage. The 52-year-old “Borat” star and the 48-year-old “Wedding Crashers” actor shared the news on April 5 via joint statements posted on their Instagram stories, revealing that they had filed for divorce together in 2023.
In a candid message accompanied by pictures of the couple in tennis attire, they expressed, “After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down. In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage.” They emphasized their commitment to privacy and their enduring love for their children while requesting respect for their family’s wish for privacy during this time.
Baron Cohen and Fisher exchanged vows in 2010 and are parents to three children. Throughout their relationship, they have maintained a low profile, preferring to keep their marriage and family life out of the public eye.
Reflecting on their early days, Baron Cohen shared with The New York Times in 2020 how he was immediately captivated by Fisher’s humor when they first met at a party in Sydney, Australia, in 2000. Despite their Hollywood status, Baron Cohen humorously noted that they were not “A-listers,” celebrating their “B-lister” status with a light-hearted anecdote about evading paparazzi.
However, the news of their divorce follows recent controversy involving Baron Cohen. Rebel Wilson, his co-star in the 2016 film “The Brothers Grimsby,” accused him of inappropriate behavior on set in her memoir “Rebel Rising.” Wilson alleged that Baron Cohen had asked her to perform a sex act and attempted to prevent her from writing about him in her book. A representative for Baron Cohen vehemently denied these claims, citing substantial evidence contradicting Wilson’s allegations.
As Baron Cohen and Fisher navigate this new chapter in their lives, their fans and followers extend their support while respecting their desire for privacy during this challenging time.