Since their high-profile separation became public, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have embarked on distinctly different paths, despite their mutual commitment to an amicable split and co-parenting their children.
An Amicable Split and Divorce Finalisation
The former couple, who were married for 14 years, jointly announced the end of their marriage at the end of 2023. They made a public vow to prioritise their privacy during this challenging time. Their divorce was officially finalised in June of this year, at which point they released a further statement.
The statement emphasised their continued respect for one another, reading: 'Our divorce has now been finalised. We are proud of all we've 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 children's privacy.'
Diverging Paths: New Relationships vs. Career Focus
In the months following the finalisation of their divorce, the two stars have approached their personal lives in contrasting ways. Just three months after the divorce was complete, Sacha Baron Cohen, 54, was reportedly spotted enjoying a night out with 27-year-old OnlyFans model Hannah Palmer.
The pair allegedly met at film director Taika Waititi's 50th birthday party in Ibiza and were later seen having dinner together. While onlookers described them as having good chemistry, friends of the Borat star later insisted they were not dating, characterising the meeting as friends offering Hollywood advice. Sacha Baron Cohen has not personally commented on the rumours.
In stark contrast, Isla Fisher, 49, has declared she is 'not ready' to date again anytime soon. Instead, she has chosen to channel her energy into rebuilding her life and revitalising her acting career. She recently admitted in an emotional interview that creating a new home as a single woman has been 'tough', even revealing she had 'a bit of a cry' when her furniture arrived.
Isla Fisher's Healing and Career Resurgence
Isla has been open about her healing process, explaining that she found traditional methods of 'processing' the divorce unhelpful. Instead, she embraced the Carl Jung method, a therapeutic approach focusing on self-understanding and integration. Her strategy has been to keep moving forward, saying 'yes' to opportunities and immersing herself in work.
This proactive approach has led to a significant career resurgence. After what she describes as a parental 'power pause', Isla is now experiencing her busiest working period since 2016. She has four films due for release, including the heist film 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' and the comedy 'Spa Weekend'. She also starred in the recent big-budget film 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy'.
Reflecting on this new chapter, she said, 'It's amazing to me that at this point in my life I've got this opportunity, in a positive way, to reinvent what the last act of my life is now from the ground up.' She also expressed gratitude for the co-parenting arrangement, which allows her time to focus on her career while still prioritising motherhood.
Despite their different approaches to life after divorce, both Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher appear committed to maintaining the peaceful and respectful co-parenting relationship they pledged to uphold, with Isla citing her own parents' harmonious separation as the 'blueprint' for her dream outcome.
