Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher are divorcing after 14 years of marriage.
The “Borat” star posted a brief message to social media Friday, announcing that his marriage was over. Fisher also posted to her own account.
“After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down,” the famous actor wrote to his Instagram Story. Baron Cohen then revealed that his marriage had dissolved quite some time ago. “In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage.”
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Sacha Baron Cohen (L) and Isla Fisher attend a screening of the Oscars on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Rick Rycroft-Pool/Getty Images)
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen and wife Isla Fisher arrive on the red carpet for the 88th Oscars on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
Fisher, now 48-years-old, and Baron Cohen, 52, were married Mar. 15, 2010. They share three children together: two daughters, Olive, 15, and Elula, 13, and their 8-year-old son, Montgomery, according to People.
In their joint statements, they requested some space to heal and gain their footing through this major life change.
“We have always prioritized our privacy, and have been quietly working through this change,” the estranged couple wrote.
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher attend the 71st Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 02, 2019 in Hollywood, California. Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Sacha Baron Cohen (R) and Isla Fisher attend the The Golden Globe Awards Sponsored By Lindt Chocolate on January 6, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Lindt Chocolate
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: (L-R) Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher attend the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
It seems Baron Cohen and Fisher remain united in their desire to make this change as easy as possible for their children.
“We forever share in our devotion and love for our children. We sincerely appreciate your respecting our family’s wish for privacy.”
A source close to the matter said Baron Cohen had already met with celebrity lawyers late in 2023 to discuss next steps, according to Page Six. (RELATED: Famous Comedian Says His Wife Left Him While He Was On His Death Bed)
Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen attend the 2017 Los Angeles Dance Project Gala on October 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for L.A. Dance Project
British actor Sacha Baron Cohen (L) and wife Australian actress Isla Fisher arrive for the BAFTA Tea Party at Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on January 4, 2020. (Photo by LISA O’CONNOR/AFP via Getty Images)
The former couple were rumored to have been experiencing marital issues when they separately attended different Oscar parties in 2024, sources told Page Six.
The reason for their divorce was not publicly shared, and it is not yet clear if there are any current custody arrangements in place.
LOS ANGELES: Ali G Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen and girlfriend Isla Fisher attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Seattle Supersonics on January 28, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)