Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have announced their decision to divorce after over 20 years of being together. The couple, known for their respective careers in the entertainment industry, shared the news through a joint statement. They expressed their mutual love and respect for each other and their commitment to co-parenting their three children.
The couple shared the news by posting identical Instagram stories that read,
“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.
We have always prioritized our privacy, and have been quietly working through this change. We forever share in our devotion and love for our children.
We sincerely appreciate your respecting our family’s wish for privacy.”
After meeting at a party in Australia in 2002, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher embarked on a romantic journey that led to their engagement in 2004 and their marriage in 2010. The couple, who share three children, have been a notable presence in both the entertainment industry and the public eye.
Fisher, renowned for her comedic talents showcased in films like “Wedding Crashers,” “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” and “Bachelorette,” has also made a mark in voice acting. Her recent roles include appearances in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise, “Strays,” and “Rango.”
On the other hand, Baron Cohen gained fame through his creation of comedic personas on the “Ali G” show, which led to various spinoffs and the widely acclaimed film “Borat.”
However, the couple’s recent announcement of their divorce comes amidst a wave of controversy for Baron Cohen.
Rebel Wilson, in her memoir, accused the actor of pressuring her to perform nude scenes during their collaboration on “The Brothers Grimsby.”
Wilson alleges that Baron Cohen’s actions escalated to the point where she felt compelled to threaten calling their shared agent, and she claims he attempted to obstruct the publication of her book, “Rebel Rising.”
Baron Cohen vehemently refuted these accusations, labeling them as “demonstrably false claims.”
Despite the tumultuous circumstances surrounding their divorce and the recent allegations, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher’s enduring contributions to the entertainment industry and their commitment to co-parenting remain noteworthy aspects of their shared legacy.
