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USA Today
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Sacha Baron Cohen stuns with jacked physique after Marvel debut: See his new look
Borat who? Sacha Baron Cohen is sporting a shockingly different look these days. As he enters the Marvel-verse as Mephisto, the notorious supervillain, Cohen has ditched his signature "confused comic" look for a figure that is well, jacked. On the cover of Men's Fitness U.K., Cohen shows off bulging biceps, a freshly shaven beard and an unmistakable 6-pack. That Cohen would go all in for his transformation is no surprise; he is perhaps best known for his tireless commitment to the bit, going full character-actor as Borat or Ali G, for the benefit of political satire. Cohen worked with celebrity trainer Alfonso Moretti to get in shape for his role in Marvel's "Ironheart," according to Men's Fitness. The comedian said his workout routine included 100 push-ups a day, while Moretti said his diet was "high fibre, low sugar, plenty of protein — nothing fancy, nothing extreme." On his Instagram story, the "Borat" star shared the Men's Fitness cover and joked, "This is not AI, I really am egotistical enough to do this." "Some celebs use Ozempic, some use private chefs, others use personal trainers," he wrote. "I did all three." In another Instagram story, Cohen joked he is "hard launching my mid-life crisis" and "debuting my new character: middle aged man who replaced beer with protein shakes." On July 1, Cohen made a surprise appearance in the Disney+ series "Ironheart" as Mephisto, who is essentially the Marvel comics equivalent of Satan. In the show, the main villain is revealed to have made a "deal with the devil" with Mephisto for his powers. The series' title character, Riri Williams, eventually makes her own bargain with Mephisto to bring back a loved one. It hasn't been confirmed when or where Cohen might return as Mephisto, but the character could have a major role in Marvel's future. In the comics, Mephisto has been involved in storylines connected to characters like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. Mephisto's on-screen debut was highly anticipated, but Cohen's casting had not been officially announced prior to his "Ironheart" debut. "He's one of the big, big, big bads in the comics that has a lot of tethers to characters that we've been working with for years, and also characters that we hopefully will work with in the future," Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television, previously told USA TODAY. Winderbaum also teased Mephisto's possible big-screen debut, telling USA TODAY, "Without going into too much detail, the types of projects he will be in are not dependent on television."
Express Tribune
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sacha Baron Cohen's devilish transformation with Ozempic
Sacha Baron Cohen, best known for outrageous comic roles like Borat and Ali G, has stunned fans with a dramatic physical transformation ahead of his debut as Marvel's demonic villain Mephisto. At 53, the actor unveiled a chiselled physique in Men's Fitness UK, confessing that his so-called revenge body was built with the help of Ozempic, disciplined training and a crash course in consistency. 'Some celebs use Ozempic, some use private chefs, some use personal trainers. I did all three,' he wrote on Instagram, sharing images from the shoot. Mocking himself in classic style, he added, 'Debuting my new character. Middle aged man who replaced beer with protein shakes.' Baron Cohen had just three weeks to prepare before filming. He turned to Alfonso Moretti, a celebrity trainer known for reshaping bodies under pressure. The plan was straightforward but demanding. Cohen was required to do 100 push-ups every day, stick to 25-minute workout sessions and maintain a high-protein low-sugar diet. He admitted he started with 'the core strength of an arthritic jellyfish' but found the brief workouts surprisingly sustainable, even during filming. By the second week, his wardrobe team had to spend over five thousand dollars adjusting costumes as his body continued to change. Marvel confirmed his role as Mephisto following the villain's surprise debut in the finale of Ironheart, finally putting fan speculation to rest. Reaction to his Ozempic use has ranged from admiration to concern, with some fans questioning Hollywood's growing reliance on weight-loss drugs. Still, Cohen's transparency and commitment have drawn praise and curiosity about where he takes the character next.
India Today
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sacha Baron Cohen flaunts six-pack for Marvel role, thanks Ozempic
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 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. (Photo: Instagram/sachabaroncohen) 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. (Credit: Instagram/sachabaroncohen) 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
Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sacha Baron Cohen was told to strip to his underwear on Zoom before going from ‘ruler' to ripped for Marvel role; admits to using Ozempic
Sacha Baron Cohen stunned the internet after debuting his chiselled, six-pack abs for his Marvel role. The 53-year-old comedian, best known for characters like Borat and Ali G, showed off his dramatic body transformation in Men's Fitness UK. In a string of photos, Cohen flexed shirtless in a gym, flaunting his ripped back and abs, and it's clear he's put in some serious work. The pictures went viral within hours, with even Chelsea Handler joking in the comments, asking if it was all AI-generated. But Cohen shut that down real quick, revealing exactly what went down behind his new look. Also read: Ironheart review: Marvel ends phase five with one of the worst shows of 2025; even Ryan Coogler couldn't save it 'Hard launching my mid-life crisis,' Cohen wrote while sharing one of the photos from the shoot on Instagram. The actor, who's set to play Marvel's newest supervillain Mephisto in Ironheart, sat down for an interview with Men's Fitness, which drops later this week. In other shots, he's seen doing pull-ups and flexing in the gym after bulking up. In the caption, the magazine teased 'how fitness is in his blood and just why he can still rock a mankini,' calling him the 'king of comedy.' The photos were enough to send fans into a frenzy in the comments. Some were in total disbelief, others were convinced the pics were AI-generated. Cohen quickly shut down the noise, reposting the cover on his story with the caption: 'This is not AI. I really am egotistical enough to do this.' Even his trainer fired back in the comments: 'For anyone that thinks this is AI, you're right, AI as in Absolutely Incredible!' he snapped. 'This Friday, you'll learn how committed and disciplined Sacha is, and how hard he worked to get here. It's nonsense to say these images are AI, manipulated or photoshopped. I have the raw images and video. Sacha earned every bit of this.' A post shared by Men's Fitness UK (@mensfitnessuk) Cohen also came clean about one part of the transformation, he used Ozempic. As reported by The Independent, the actor admitted to using the diabetes drug that's turned into a Hollywood weight-loss hack. 'Some celebs use Ozempic, some use private chefs, others use personal trainers,' he said. 'I did all three.' In another post, he joked: 'Debuting my new character: Middle-aged man who replaced beer with protein shakes.' Cohen is playing Mephisto, the devil of the Marvel universe. He secretly debuted the role in the season finale of Ironheart, which dropped earlier this month on Disney+. In that episode, Riri Williams (played by Dominique Thorne) is seen battling and then defeating a tech-magic villain, only to be met by Mephisto, played by Cohen, who tries to manipulate her by offering to bring her dead friend back as an AI version. Also read: Hailey Bieber opens up about near-death childbirth experience, Justin Bieber's 'worsening mental health' Turns out this isn't just a one-off for Cohen. Marvel boss Kevin Feige has confirmed that his Mephisto isn't going anywhere, he'll show up in more major Marvel projects down the line. Feige didn't spill much, but did call Mephisto 'a formative character' and hinted he's set to play a serious villain moving forward. And that body transformation is definitely part of the bigger Marvel game plan. But getting there wasn't a cakewalk. As per Deadline, Cohen reached out to Matthew McConaughey for advice. The Interstellar star then connected him with celebrity trainer Alfonso Moretti. During their first Zoom call, Moretti told him to strip to his underwear. His first impression: 'He looked like a ruler, straight up and down.' But beneath that, he spotted what he called 'an athlete in hiding.' It took a minute, but Cohen got locked in. He kicked off with 100 push-ups a day and trained hard, even while filming. Moretti said the transformation was so intense, they had to resize Cohen's Mephisto suit multiple times to match his new build. As for Cohen, he credits the entire shift to his no-bull trainer, who 'put up with him' daily. He joked that he started off with 'the core strength of an arthritic jellyfish,' but now? He says he's in the best shape of his life.
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sacha Baron Cohen stuns with six-pack abs, ripped physique for Marvel 's Mephisto, credits Ozempic, not AI for it
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has stunned fans with his dramatic physical transformation to portray Marvel supervillain Mephisto, revealing he used Ozempic as part of his overhaul. Meanwhile, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has hinted at a significant future for the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to Sacha Baron Cohen, nothing about the pictures is fake.(Instagram) Sacha Baron Cohen's jaw-dropping transformation On Wednesday, Cohen, 53, shared his Men's Fitness UK cover on Instagram, showing off his chiselled physique in a series of shirtless photos. The series of photos featured the 53-year-old actor posing shirtless, doing pull-ups, and working out with gym equipment, giving fans a glimpse of his transformation for his Marvel role. It was revealed that the actor's transformation is for his onscreen role as Mephisto in Marvel's Disney+ series Ironheart. The transformation has left fans gobsmacked. One asked, 'Is this AI?' with another writing, 'I'm sorry, but thirst trap Borat was not on my 2025 bingo card.' 'And he's 53. Dude looks incredible,' read one comment. One social media user shared, 'Single mode activated' and one wrote 'the only thirst trap I can respect.' 'Revenge body,' one wrote referencing his split from actor Isla Fisher. According to Cohen, nothing about the pictures was fake. 'This is not AI,' he wrote on his Instagram Story while sharing the picture of his cover of Men's Fitness UK. The actor added, 'I really am egotistical enough to do this.' The actor used Ozempic for the transformation. Cohen shared a workout photo showcasing his toned back, revealing that he used Ozempic as part of his regimen to achieve his new physique. He said, 'Some celebs use Ozempic, some use private chefs, others use personal trainers. I did all three." Cohen poked fun at his transformation on Instagram Stories, joking that he is "hard launching my mid-life crisis" and "debuting my new character: middle-aged man who replaced beer with protein shakes" as he shared photos from his Men's Fitness UK cover shoot. In the captions to those photos, he also thanked personal trainer Alfonso Moretti "for doing the unthinkable — putting up with me for 25 mins a day." According to Deadline, Cohen reached out to Matthew McConaughey to find a trainer, who suggested Moretti. In their first Zoom call, Moretti made Cohen strip down to his underwear, and planned disciplined and consistent regie which included 100 pushups per day. Mephisto's future in MCU Cohen was seen in the role of Mephisto in Ironheart's season finale on July 1. The appearance marked his second live-action acting role since he released Borat Subsequent Moviefilm in 2020. Marvel Studios executive Kevin Feige recently told reporters at a press conference that Cohen will reprise his role as Mephisto in future MCU projects. However, he did not specify what projects or when they may release, as per Gamesradar+. "He's another character that, pre-MCU, would have been hard to do. He's a devil. How do you do that character? But he's a formative character. He was a big part of Thanos' storyline in the comics. So again, now that he's here, the potential is clear,' Feige said.
