Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have announced their decision to end their 13-year marriage. The couple, who married in 2010 and share three children, revealed the news through statements posted on their Instagram Stories on April 5, 2024.
In their statements, they expressed their commitment to prioritizing their privacy and working through the change quietly. They also emphasized their ongoing devotion and love for their children, while requesting respect for their family’s wish for privacy.
Baron Cohen and Fisher first crossed paths at a party in Sydney, Australia, in 2001, long before they gained fame for their respective roles in hit movies such as ‘Borat’ and ‘Wedding Crashers.’ Reflecting on their initial meeting in a 2020 interview, Baron Cohen fondly recalled bonding with Fisher over humor and knew instantly that she was special.
The couple got engaged in 2004 and welcomed their first child three years later. Fisher has previously spoken about the value of keeping their private family life away from the public eye, acknowledging the connection they share through humor and the importance of preserving certain aspects of their relationship for themselves.
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