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Sacha Baron Cohen flaunts six-pack for Marvel role, thanks Ozempic

Sacha Baron Cohen flaunts six-pack for Marvel role, thanks Ozempic

India Today24-07-2025
Hollywood actor Sacha Baron Cohen has left fans gobsmacked with a striking physical transformation for his upcoming role as Marvel supervillain Mephisto, crediting the weight-loss drug Ozempic as part of his intense regime. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has also teased that Mephisto may play a significant role in the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.On Wednesday, Cohen unveiled his Men's Fitness UK cover, proudly displaying his chiselled physique in a series of topless snaps. The 53-year-old actor is seen posing shirtless, performing pull-ups, and working out with gym equipment, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his transformation for the series 'Ironheart'.advertisementThe makeover, it turns out, is for his portrayal of Mephisto, and the dramatic new look has stunned fans.
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One user asked, 'Is this AI?', while another joked, 'I'm sorry, but thirst trap Borat was not on my 2025 bingo card.'Other comments included: 'And he's 53. Dude looks incredible,' and 'Single mode activated.' One fan added, 'The only thirst trap I can respect,' while another referred to his recent split from actress Isla Fisher, calling it a 'revenge body.'Cohen addressed speculation head-on, insisting the images were authentic. 'This is not AI,' he wrote on his Instagram Story, alongside his Men's Fitness UK cover. 'I really am egotistical enough to do this.'He also posted a workout photo highlighting his toned back and revealed he used Ozempic as part of his fitness routine. 'Some celebs use Ozempic, some have private chefs, others rely on personal trainers. I did all three,' he confessed.
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The Borat star poked fun at himself in a series of photos on his Instagram Stories, quipping, 'Hard launching my mid-life crisis' and 'Introducing my new character: middle-aged man who swapped beer for protein shakes.'In the same post, he thanked personal trainer Alfonso Moretti 'for doing the unthinkable, putting up with me for 25 minutes a day.'According to Deadline, Cohen got in touch with Matthew McConaughey to help find a trainer, leading him to Moretti. During their first Zoom meeting, Moretti reportedly had Cohen strip to his underwear before mapping out a rigorous, consistent routine, including 100 push-ups a day.- Ends
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