Key Takeaways:
– Hollywood actress Isla Fisher recalls an embarrassing moment on set involving her parents and a risqué movie scene.
– Fisher’s then-husband Sacha Baron Cohen was involved in the outrageous scene in the comedy flick ‘The Brothers Grimsby’.
– The film was not well-received by audiences and stirred up controversies involving Cohen and co-star Rebel Wilson.
– Fisher and Cohen, who have since announced their divorce, are handling Rebel Wilson’s allegations about the filming process.
Hollywood actress Isla Fisher is celebrated for her roles in memorable comedy films like ‘Wedding Crashers,’ ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic,’ and ‘Hot Rod.’ However, her experience working with then-husband Sacha Baron Cohen on the 2016 film ‘The Brothers Grimsby’ left an unforgettable memory.
Sacha Baron Cohen: Icon of Boundary-Pushing Comedy
Sacha Baron Cohen is known for his unique comedy style since his breakout role in the 2006 mockumentary ‘Borat.’ His comedic chops were further solidified with his leading role in 2012’s ‘The Dictator.’ Cohen’s audience often expects the unexpected – a mix of bizarre entertainment that sometimes toes the line of offensiveness.
In ‘The Brothers Grimsby,’ co-starring Cohen and Mark Strong, with Fisher in a supporting role, this comedic approach is evident. One particular scene referencing an iconic Jim Carrey scene from ‘Ace Venture: When Nature Calls’ stands out for its outrageousness.
The Embarrassing Scene Fisher Wishes Her Parents Skipped
The controversial scene involves Cohen’s character getting stuck in an animatronic elephant’s posterior while another elephant tries to engage with it. Unaware of the day’s shooting schedule, Fisher brought her parents on set, resulting in an awkward family moment.
Fisher’s misstep led to her parents witnessing her husband emerging from an artificial elephant’s backside, an incident that has stayed with her. Despite looking back at this event with humor now, Fisher admits that ‘The Brothers Grimsby,’ with its edgy comedy, didn’t sit well with broader audiences. The movie received mixed reviews and didn’t perform well at the box office.
Cohen and Fisher Face Controversy Post-Grimsby
More recently, ‘The Brothers Grimsby’ made headlines for different, less savory reasons. Rebel Wilson, Fisher’s co-star in the movie, accused Cohen of pressuring her into performing objectionable acts during filming.
Cohen’s reps were quick to deny Wilson’s claims, but the controversy escalated when Fisher and Cohen announced their divorce. The pair, married since 2010, revealed they had jointly filed for divorce in 2023, a year before the announcement. This sparked speculation on whether Wilson’s allegations played a part in Fisher and Cohen’s decision to go public with their split.
Despite the various controversies, ‘The Brothers Grimsby’ has found a new home on AppleTV+ where it’s currently available for streaming. As for Fisher, she’ll probably be more attentive to the call sheet before inviting family members to visit on set in the future.
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