Sacha Baron Cohen calls his body transformation a ‘mid-life crisis’

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24 Jul 2025 • 8:02 AM MYT
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  • Sacha Baron Cohen has unveiled a significant body transformation for his role as Mephisto in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  • The 53-year-old actor debuted his new physique on the cover of Men’s Fitness UK, prompting speculation about its authenticity.
  • Cohen confirmed his transformation was real, attributing it to a combination of Ozempic, private chefs, and personal trainers, jokingly calling it his “mid-life crisis.”
  • He sought advice from Matthew McConaughey, who recommended his trainer Alfonso Moretti, who initially described Cohen's body as 'like a ruler'.
  • Cohen portrayed Mephisto in the season finale of Ironheart, and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed he will reprise the role in future MCU projects.

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