Isla Fisher shares touching Father's Day tribute to ex-husband Sacha Baron Cohen - just days after finalising their divorce
Isla Fisher has shared a touching tribute to ex-husband Sacha Baron Cohen after the pair finalised their divorce on Friday.
The Australian actress, 49, posted a Father's Day message to the comedian, 53, with whom she shares three children, to Instagram on Tuesday.
Praising Sacha for being the 'best father' to their two daughters and one son, Isla also included a throwback photo of the Borat star cradling one of their kids as a baby.
'And forever... Happy Father's Day to the best father our children could hope for @sachabaroncohen,' she captioned the image.
Sacha was all smiles in the old photo as he held his child up for the camera.
From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop.
Isla ensured she placed a red love-heart emoji over the face of the young tot, as she and Sacha are notoriously private about their children.
It comes after the former couple revealed they had finalised their £120million (AU$251million) divorce in a statement released on Friday.
In a message, posted simultaneously on both of their Instagram sites, the pair said: '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.'
Sacha and Isla first met in 2001 and married in 2010. They were believed to have one of the strongest marriages in showbusiness - before quietly separating in 2023.
They then publicly announced their break-up in April 2024, and it now appears they have amicably resolved any differences there might have been between the pair.
A source said: 'It's all sorted. Now Sacha and Isla both just want to get on with the rest of their lives – and focus on their family's well-being.'
The couple first met at a party in Sydney, Australia, in 2001.
Speaking of their first encounter, Sacha recalled quickly noticing Isla was 'hilarious'.
He remembered: 'We were at a very pretentious party, and me and her bonded over taking the mick out of the other people at the party. I knew instantly. I don't know if she did.'
The pair announced their separation last year with a picture of themselves wearing tennis whites.
They confirmed in an accompanying message: 'After a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are finally putting our racquets down.
'We have always prioritized [sic] our privacy and have been quietly working through this change.
'We forever share in our devotion and love for our children. We sincerely appreciate your respecting our family's wish for privacy.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
44 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
The Project's Steve Price is left in tears as he makes final appearance on the axed show
Steve Price confessed he felt 'sad' to say goodbye to The Project during his last ever appearance on the once popular panel show. The tough talking 70-year-old shock jock became tearful as he paid tribute to The Project's cast and crew. Price, who has been a panelist on The Project since the show's debut in 2009, also recalled his fondness for the show's past hosts including Charlie Pickering and Carrie Bickmore. 'I have been very privileged to sit here,' during his tribute. 'I have always been amazed that an old white guy like me sitting on the bench would ever be allowed to stay for more than a week. And it's turned into 15 years!' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Price, who has been a panelist on The Project since the show's debut in 2009, also recalled his fondness for the show's past hosts including Charlie Pickering and Carrie Bickmore. Pictured: Priced appearing on The Project in 2017 During his chat Price revealed that he brought his adult daughter to see his last ever show. 'My daughter Kate's here tonight. She was 11 when I started doing this. She was still in primary school' he said. Price, who was a regular panelist on for the start of the working week edition of the show, joked that he would not know what to do with his Mondays now the show has been cancelled. 'I love the crew behind this show,' he added. 'They are the best in the world... And the on-air hosts have been fantastic. You've all been very generous and kind to me.' Waleed Aly also offered his thanks to his co-star, 'Pricey, before we go, I just want to say - it has been a joy to work with you, mate.' It comes after The Project's Rachel Corbett could not make it past her introduction before getting emotional as the recently axed show aired its final Sunday edition this weekend. Corbett, 44, who has been on the panel show since 2015, also seemed to set off host Sarah Harris who was also seen to fight back tears. 'You know it doesn't take me much,' Corbett said as she tried to keep a brave face. 'But you're such a pretty crier,' Harris joked. Corbett replied that that 'wasn't true' before sharing a heartfelt tribute to her outgoing colleagues. 'Anyway, we've got plenty of show to get to but I just want to say it's been a bloody privilege doing this show with you guys. I love you so dearly.' The broadcaster, who regularly appears as a panellist on The Project's Sunday edition also thanked the show's regular studio audience who she said turned up 'week after week for this wonderful show.' The show's producer's later shared the moment to X with the caption, 'It only took us 30 seconds to start crying during our final week on air.' The Project hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Hamish Macdonald are set to exit the network, while comedian Sam Taunton will continue his guest appearances on other Ten shows. The Project is leaving the TV schedule after 16 years and more than 4,500 episodes. The Project's original stars Carrie Bickmore, Charlie Pickering and Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes will be joining the panel one last time when the final episode airs on Friday June 27.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Tragedy as Scots wingsuit flyer dies during base jump horror in Swiss Alps
A SCOTTISH wingsuit flyer has died during a base jump in the Swiss alps. Liam Byrne, 24, tragically lost his life at Gitschen mountain on Saturday. 3 3 His family confirmed to BBC Scotland that he had sadly died. In a statement to the broadcaster, they said: "We would like to remember Liam not just for the way he left this world, but for how he lived in it. "Liam was fearless, not necessarily because he wasn't afraid but because he refused to let fear hold him back. He chased life in a way that most of us only dream of and he soared. "Skydiving and base jumping was more than just a thrill for Liam - it was freedom. It was where he felt most alive." They added: "Liam was more than just an adventurer. He was a son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend. He was a source of laughter and strength. "He inspired all of us and made life better with his bold spirit and kind heart. We will miss Liam's wild energy and contagious laugh. For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun. 3 YOU MIGHT LIKE
Times
an hour ago
- Times
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review — a stunning triumph
When Hideo Kojima releases a new video game, all eyes are on it. It's like a new Quentin Tarantino film hitting cinemas. It's history. The 61-year-old Japanese games designer made his name at Konami in the Nineties by creating the influential Metal Gear Solid franchise. A messy separation in 2015 led him to establish his own studio. The world expected another game like Metal Gear Solid; instead we got the divisive Death Stranding (2019), a post-apocalyptic walking simulator hailed as a masterpiece by some. Others, including me, thought it painfully meandering and pretentious. Now we have a sequel worthy of the masterpiece mantle (and despite that awful subtitle, On the Beach). Kojima has tweaked tons but has done so without sacrificing emotional complexity and beautiful writing. Death Stranding 2 is simply more engaging to play than its predecessor. He still doesn't want the game to appeal to everyone, though — and it won't. It's self-indulgent and filled with his famous buddies such as the Hollywood director George Miller (Mad Max). It remains bizarre and complicated but this is Kojima at his outrageous best. It's set 11 months after Death Stranding. Our hero, Sam (The Walking Dead 's Norman Reedus), has lost his job as a porter. He hides away with his adopted daughter, Lou, cleaning up her toys and wandering the mountains of Mexico. He's reunited with his pal Fragile (Léa Seydoux) but things go awry. Haunted by visions and grief, Sam goes to Australia via a strange portal. Like the rest of the world, the country is now a desert. Society is fragmented. People mostly appear as holograms. Spectral ghouls called Beached Things lurk in the rocks. Sam is tasked with connecting everyone to the Chiral network — this game's internet — by delivering goods to their camps. With connectivity comes knowledge and so the villains know where people are now. That means conflict and a new emphasis on action, something the first game sorely missed. Aside from traipsing across harsh terrain (which requires careful planning), Sam is armed with shotguns and grenades to wipe out bandit camps. There are shades of Kojima's Metal Gear Solid V in the tactical espionage and stylish shootouts. There are also spectacular battles against giant mechs and monsters, and thrilling set pieces such as a race on a futuristic bike through a burning forest to rescue a kangaroo. Kojima's games are always entrenched in cinema — here we get Denis Villeneuve (Dune) in the sweeping camera shots and David Lynch in the abstract horror. Death Stranding 2 is stunning and everything the first game should have been. ★★★★★ Available on PlayStation 5 from June 26
