Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen had been “at odds” over parenting and work duties before announcing their shocking split after nearly 14 years of marriage.
The Confessions Of A Shopaholic actress, 48, and the Bruno star, 52, took to social media on Friday to reveal they had split after marrying in 2010 and welcoming three children.
A source reported Us weekly on Saturday that the two stars were “at odds” over their own professional and family commitments.
Fisher and Cohen share daughters Olive, 17, and Elula, 13, as well as a son named Montgomery, nine.
Another source informed the outlet that Isla and Sacha had ‘argued furiously’ about ‘conflicting filming schedules’, as well as parental responsibilities.
Isla Fisher, 48, and Sacha Baron Cohen, 52, had been “at odds” over parenting and work duties before announcing their shocking split after nearly 14 years of marriage; seen in 2021 in Sydney
On Friday, the former couple shared a statement on social media to share the news of their separation.
A photo of the couple wearing tennis outfits was also uploaded alongside the announcement.
‘After a long tennis match that lasted more than twenty years, we can finally put down our rackets. In 2023 we file a joint application to end our marriage.’
‘We have always prioritized our privacy and have been quietly working on this change. We will always share our devotion and love for our children. We sincerely appreciate you respecting our family’s desire for privacy.’
The stars first crossed paths in 2001 at a party in Sydney and got engaged three years later in 2004.
Before saying ‘I do’, Fisher converted to Judaism and the former couple held a Jewish ceremony in 2010 in Paris.
Before the wedding, the actress talked about planning the big day and told Seduce‘For me it is very important to celebrate a beautiful ritual with all my family and friends.’
“When you’re in the public eye, keeping that private and making it happen without it being really visible is really difficult.”
Isla and Sacha had “argued furiously” about “conflicting filming schedules” as well as parental responsibilities, a source told Us Weekly on Saturday; seen in 2013 in Beverly Hills
On Friday, the former couple shared a statement on social media to share the news of their separation. A photo of the couple wearing tennis outfits was also uploaded alongside the announcement.
Another source told DailyMail.com that their marriage had been “rocky” before they quietly split in 2023 and then moved to Australia in 2020.
‘Their marriage has been unstable for years. The crisis began when they moved to Australia so she could be closer to her family. But that left Sacha very distant from everyone he knew.
‘He made this sacrifice for her and would make many sacrifices for her throughout their marriage. “He is deeply affected by the separation from her because she was his life for many years,” the source explained.
When it comes to their children, Isla “has custody of the children and they are still working on the best arrangement so that Sacha can be an active part of their lives.”
‘They love each other very much, but they couldn’t get along and became different people than they were at the beginning of their relationship. They wanted different things in life in terms of their careers.’
“They had a prenuptial agreement, but it’s still very difficult because everything they owned was bought for the two of them and their family together.”
The source also told DailyMail.com that the split had nothing to do with infidelity, stating: “Neither party cheated and neither is dating anyone else.”
The announcement comes after Rebel Wilson made shocking claims about her experience with ‘douchebag’ comedian Sacha in her new memoir, Rebel Rising.
Another source told DailyMail.com that their marriage had been “rocky” before they quietly split in 2023 and then moved to Australia in 2020.
As far as their children are concerned, Isla ‘has custody of the children and they are still working on the best arrangement so that Sacha can be an active part of their lives’; seen in 2006
Rebel played Borat star Sacha’s on-screen girlfriend in the 2016 comedy The Brothers Grimsby and made a series of accusations about her uncomfortable experience during filming.
He alleged that on the set of the Louis Leterrier-directed film, Sacha asked him to strip for scenes despite his “no nudity” rule, in a series of claims that Sacha has strenuously denied and, he says, contradict each other. with the evidence.
Wilson broke her silence just hours after Isla and Sacha announced their split by sharing a video in which she poses in a green satin dress.
In the caption, he wrote: ‘What a week! I need to lie down on the couch now…really! Thank you very much to everyone who bought REBEL RISING and are already enjoying it! I love you.’
Another source said Sun that Rebel’s claims had been “a catalyst” in Isla’s decision to announce the separation.
Fisher was reportedly “beginning to become embarrassed” by the memoir’s claims and wanted to protect her “own career and reputation.”
The announcement comes after Rebel Wilson made shocking claims about her experience with ‘douchebag’ comedian Sacha in her new memoir, Rebel Rising.
Wilson broke her silence just hours after Isla and Sacha announced their separation by sharing a video where she poses in a green satin dress.
A separate source also informed the publication that the former couple’s decision to announce the split was not “taken lightly,” adding that the couple still “remains incredibly close.”
Just two months ago, Isla opened up about her Valentine’s Day plans with Sacha on The Kelly Clarkson show, saying, “Every year, Sacha gives me a card that says, ‘Happy Valentine’s Day from…’ and then there’s a huge question mark.”
‘As if anyone else wanted to send me… as if I had other Valentines. I am mother of three children. I mean, I always say, “Ooooh. So many men.”
In July 2023, the couple’s marriage seemed stronger than ever during a trip to Greece with Isla sharing a photo of herself sharing a passionate kiss with her husband.
In January 2022, Isla revealed that it was love at first sight for the couple in a rare interview about their marriage.
Fisher and Cohen share daughters Olive, 17, and Elula, 13, as well as a son named Montgomery, nine; seen in December 2022 in Washington DC
‘I totally loved him straight away. “I mean, I knew it was definitely love at first sight,” she added.
Elsewhere in the interview, Isla reflected on the couple who has been together for two decades, a rarity in the fickle world of entertainment.
‘I think by Hollywood standards it’s probably 200 years!’ she joked. ‘I feel like it’s a Golden Jubilee or something. ‘Everyone congratulated me.’
‘It’s a fun trip. I feel very lucky to have Sacha in my life. “Now we have this beautiful family and we survived the lockdown together, which, you know, is not easy for any couple,” Isla added.