Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have sadly announced that their divorce was finalized after a lengthy process. The beloved stars are wrapping up a chapter that spanned over two decades and nearly 14 years of marriage. The couple, who share three children, were known for their countless red carpet appearances, adorable Instagram photos and videos, and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments on and off screen.
In a joint statement posted to their Instagram Stories on June 13, the pair wrote, âOur divorce has now been finalised. We are proud of all weâve achieved together and, continuing our great respect for each other, we remain friends and committed to co-parenting our wonderful children. We ask for the media to continue to respect our childrenâs privacy.â
The news follows their earlier April 2024 announcement that they had privately separated the year before. At the time, the two took their signature wit for one final laugh for their fans. They stated, âAfter a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are putting our racquets down.â
From Co-Stars in Life to Co-Parents in Separation
Though their marriage may have ended, both actors have made it clear that their roles as loving parents havenât. In a candid interview with The Sunday Times earlier this year, Fisher reflected on the emotional toll of their decision to part ways.
âItâs the most difficult thing Iâve been through,â she said. âI never imagined my family being separated, but we are committed and loving parents⦠We are building a new, healthy version of what our family looks like and putting as much care and love into it as possible.â
She credited her inner circle, especially her close friends, for helping her through the process.
âThe women in my life have held me⦠Iâm actually going to get emotional,â she said. âIâve learned that I do have resilience, who I am outside of a partnership, and what my values are. Itâs been this expansive learning curve.â
Cohen, known more for his hilarious, jaw-dropping antics, has stayed relatively quiet on the emotional details. But, he’s echoed Fisherâs sentiments of mutual respect and privacy.
Though fans were surprised by the announcement, sources close to the couple say the split was a long time coming. But they went on to note that the couple handled it with the quiet grace that has long defined their off-screen relationship.
A Final Bow for Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen (But Not Goodbye)
Cohen, 53, best known for his outrageous alter egos like Borat, and Fisher, 49, met back in 2001 at a party in Sydney. The two quickly hit it off, and after several years of dating and a very low-profile engagement, they tied the knot in Paris in 2010.
They went on to raise three children, Elula, Montgomery, and Olive. Several praised their parenting throughout the years after they decided to keep their personal family life private. Especially after protecting their children from the spotlight.
âI just think itâs nice to keep some things for yourself,â Fisher once said about their private life in a 2022 interview. âBy not having my relationship in the public domain⦠itâs remained something private and valuable to me.â
Hollywood has seen its fair share of messy breakups, but Cohen and Fisherâs split might just be a masterclass in how to exit with dignity and maybe even a little humor.
They may have hung up their towels, but they did so with their signature charm, a shared commitment to family. That’s the kind of mutual respect thatâs far too rare in celebrity splits.
Because, well, if youâre going to call it quits after 20 loving years, why not do it with a wink, a nod, and a backhanded tennis metaphor? That way, everyone is at peace.
The post Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher Embrace Co-Parenting After 13 Years of Marriage appeared first on EntertainmentNow.