Announcement of Divorce by Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen Draws Attention Following Rebel Wilson’s Claims

Actors Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have announced their divorce after more than two decades together. The couple, who share three children, released a statement saying they decided to split last year. The statement highlighted their shared commitment to their children and their respect for the family’s privacy.

The divorce announcement comes close on the heels of allegations by fellow actor Rebel Wilson against Cohen. She accused Cohen of bullying her on the set of their 2016 movie, Grimsby. Wilson’s memoir includes a controversial chapter that details her struggle with Cohen, which he vehemently denies.

While timing of Fisher and Cohen’s separation announcement sparked speculation that it was influenced by Wilson’s accusations, the source of this connection remains in dispute. Some reports suggest that Fisher was becoming embarrassed and felt compelled to disclose their separation, while other sources report that the couple has been living separately since last year.

Despite the split, sources close to the couple confirm their continued closeness and shared affection, underlining this wasn’t a decision taken lightly. Reflecting on their early relationship, Cohen mentioned Fisher’s humour and their shared mockery of pretentious party goers during their first meeting, indicating an immediate connection. The couple became engaged in 2004 and were married in Paris six years later.

Vocabulary Insights:

• Statement /?ste?tm?nt/ (noun): An official or formal announcement or communication.
• Commitment /k??m?tm?nt/ (noun): A pledge or obligation to do something, often referring to dedication to a cause or person.
• Allegations /?æl.???e?.??nz/ (noun): Claims or accusations made without proof.
• Controversial /?k?n.tr??v??.??l/ (adj.): Giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
• Vehemently /?vi?.?.m?nt.li/ (adv.): In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.
• Speculation /?spek.j??le?.??n/ (noun): The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
• Closeness /?kl??s.n?s/ (noun): A feeling of being intimate and emotionally connected.
• Affection /??f?k.??n/ (noun): A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
• Mockery /?m?k.?.ri/ (noun): Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing.
• Pretentious /pr??t?n.??s/ (adj.): Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.