Sacha Baron Cohen looks unrecognisable after stunning body transformation for Marvel role

Sacha Baron Cohen swapped his usual comedic transformations for a more physical one as he prepares for his Marvel supervillain role. The star is best known for his role as Borat, but the 53-year-old left his exaggerated moustache at the door as he focused on gaining muscle for his new role as Mephisto.

The Ali G actor, 53, looked totally different in the new issue of Men's Fitness UK, where he showcased his ripped physique. The Golden Globe winner proudly showed off his chiselled abs and toned arms as he carried two 30KG weights in a shirtless photoshoot for the cover of the magazine.

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One snap had him gaze at the camera with a serious look on his face as he placed arms on his knees. The star told the publication he asked Matthew McConaughey for celebrity trainer Alfonso Moretti's phone number.

He revealed: "I called Matthew and asked for help. After asking who I was and how I'd gotten his number, he finally gave me Alfonso's contact." He then had a FaceTime call with Alfonso, who made him strip down to his underwear during their chat.

Alfonso and Sacha had a short time frame to transform his body, and Sacha was tasked with being 'consistent' by doing '100 push-ups a day'. He focused on short workouts and diets high in fibre and protein.

"25-minute workouts that were sustainable. Even while filming, the workouts happened. In the past, I would've thought you needed hour-long sessions," Sacha added.

"But the short sessions made it so much easier to stay consistent - even with the demands of being on set." Within two weeks, the wardrobe team had to spend £3,600 to alter his costumes as he had a huge transformation.

He shared the cover of the magazine onto his Instagram Stories, writing: "This is not AI. I am egotistical enough to do this." He added: "Some celebs use Ozempic, some use private chefs, others use personal trainers. I did all three."

His total body transformation comes a month after Sacha and ex-wife, Isla Fisher, confirmed their divorce was finalised.

In a joint statement SachaandIsla shared on social media, the former couple announced: "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."

The statement continued: "We ask for the media to continue to respect our children's privacy."

Despite their status within the acting industry, they vowed to maintain a level of secrecy as they had split in 2023 but kept it behind closed doors.

At the time, the pair were concerned about maintaining a level of privacy for their three children, which they share together. The couple announced their divorce in April this year but only just revealed their intention of co-parenting in a private and humble way.

Isla previously discussed the divorce in an interview, telling the Sunday Times: "I’ve learned so much about myself in the process. I never imagined my family being separated, but we are committed and loving parents ."

She added: "Kids are the most important thing, and you want them to really feel safe and loved. We are building a new, healthy version of what our family looks like and putting as much care and love into it as possible."

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