The 'Borat' actor and his actress wife reveal they have filed for divorce after 20 years of relationship amid his feud with 'Brothers Grimsby' female co-star.
- Apr 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - On Friday, April 5, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher announced their separation after nearly 14 years of marriage. The couple released statements on Instagram, confirming that they had been living apart since 2023.
"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," their joint statement read.
"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."
Baron Cohen and Fisher first met in 2001. They married in Paris in 2010 and have three children.
According to Page Six, Baron Cohen was spotted meeting with celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser late last year. The couple's separation was also rumored at the Oscars last month, where both attended parties separately.
The announcement of their separation comes amidst Baron Cohen's public feud with Rebel Wilson. Wilson claimed in her memoir that Baron Cohen humiliated and pressured her during the filming of "The Brothers Grimsby" in 2016. Baron Cohen has denied these allegations.
Fisher expressed gratitude for her marriage to the comedian. She converted to Judaism, Baron Cohen's religion, before their wedding. Fisher has spoken openly about her enjoyment of being part of the Jewish community.
The couple has kept their relationship and children largely out of the spotlight. Fisher has expressed her desire to protect her children's privacy, wanting them to have a normal childhood.
"I think by Hollywood standards it's probably 200 years," Fisher once said of her long relationship with Baron Cohen. "I feel like it's a Golden Jubilee or something."
