Isla Fisher reportedly told friends she was seeking advice from a formidable celebrity divorce lawyer in 2022 before her split from ex-husband Sacha Baron Cohen.
Actress Isla, 48, is said to have quietly contacted Baroness Fiona Shackleton, who charges £550 an hour and was the legal expert involved in Sir Paul McCartney’s £24million split with Heather Mills .
On Friday, British actor Sacha, 52, and Australian star Isla announced that they had quietly split last year.
When Isla contacted Baroness Shackleton in 2022, she is said to have advised the screen star and Sacha to go the “friendly route”.
It has been claimed that Isla and Sacha, who have three children, could try to reach a settlement over Sacha’s £40million estate.
Isla Fisher reportedly told friends she was seeking advice from a formidable celebrity divorce lawyer in 2022 before splitting from ex-husband Sacha Baron Cohen (Isla pictured last month).
On Friday, British actor Sacha, 52, and Australian star Isla announced they had quietly split last year (pictured in 2020).
A source said Sun: ‘Isla had known for some time that the marriage was over and, after some difficult conversations with Sacha, she made the decision to consult a divorce lawyer. This was early summer 2022.
‘Fiona Shackleton was recommended through mutual contacts and Isla contacted an office associate.
‘They also suggested that he look for a lawyer in the United States, where the couple has a house.
“Fiona is an incredible lawyer and absolutely fearsome in both reputation and ability.”
They went on to say that it was suggested that the couple try to keep things as amicable as possible for the sake of their children.
But, if things go sour, Fiona will make sure to do a thorough job for her client Isla.
Borat star Sacha is said to have spoken to Laura Wasser, who represented Johnny Depp when he split from Amber Heard and was involved in Angelina Jolie’s divorce from Brad Pitt.
Isla and Sacha announced their separation by sharing a photo of them together wearing tennis clothes.
Actress Isla, 48, is said to have quietly contacted Baroness Fiona Shackleton, who was the legal expert involved in Sir Paul McCartney’s £24million split with Heather Mills (Baroness Fiona Shackleton in the photo from January).
Sacha is said to have spoken to Laura Wasser (pictured), who represented Johnny Depp when he split from Amber Heard and was involved in Angelina Jolie’s divorce from Brad Pitt.
Their statement read: “After a long game of tennis that lasted more than 20 years, we 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 couple first met in 2001 and married in 2010. They are parents to daughters Olive, 17, and Elula, 13, and son Montgomery, nine.
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The announcement came after Rebel Wilson made shocking claims about her experience with ‘douchebag’ comedian Sacha in her new memoir, Rebel Rising.
Isla confirmed her split from Sacha with an Instagram photo of the couple in tennis attire, writing: “After a long tennis match that lasted over 20 years, we are finally putting down our rackets.”
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.
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 someone else was going 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.
‘I totally loved him straight away. “I mean, I knew it was definitely love at first sight,” she added.
The announcement came after Rebel Wilson made shocking claims about her experience with ‘douchebag’ comedian Sacha in her new memoir, Rebel Rising (Rebel, left, pictured with Isla at the Los Angeles premiere of her film Bachelorette in 2012) .
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.
Isla and UK-born Sacha met at a party in Sydney in 2002 and married eight years later.