Comedy power couple Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher are serving up some unexpected news. After 14 years of marriage, they’re going their separate ways. In a candid Instagram Story, Fisher broke the news with her signature wit, likening their marriage to a “long tennis match lasting over twenty years.” She wrote, “In 2023, we jointly filed to end our marriage,” affirming their decision to part ways while emphasizing their commitment to maintaining privacy.
The couple’s journey began in 2001 when they crossed paths at a party in Sydney, ultimately tying the knot in a Jewish ceremony in Paris in 2010. Their union produced two daughters in 2007 and 2010, followed by a son in 2015. However, despite their seemingly picture-perfect family life, cracks began to show in their comedic facade.
However, amidst the divorce announcement, recent allegations from Australian actress Rebel Wilson have cast a shadow over Baron Cohen. In her memoir, Wilson accuses the British comedy star of “sexually harassing” her on the set of the film Grimsby, igniting a firestorm of controversy.
Wilson claims Baron Cohen repeatedly pressured her to perform nude scenes, alleging that he “wanted me to go naked in a future scene,” despite its lack of relevance to the plot. She describes feeling uncomfortable and degraded by his alleged behavior, accusing him of creating a hostile work environment.
The accusations take a darker turn as Wilson recounts a disturbing incident on set, where she claims Baron Cohen exposed himself and made inappropriate demands in front of his friends. Her accusations paint a troubling picture of misconduct and abuse of power, echoing the #MeToo movement’s call for accountability in the entertainment industry.
In response, a representative for Baron Cohen vehemently denies the allegations, citing “extensive detailed evidence” that contradicts Wilson’s claims. With both sides presenting conflicting narratives, the controversy surrounding Baron Cohen’s conduct threatens to overshadow the couple’s ‘amicable’ divorce.
