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Sacha Baron Cohen, 53, admits to using Ozempic to help him achieve ripped physique for new Marvel role

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Sacha Baron Cohen has admitted to using Ozempic to help him achieve his ripped physique. 

This week, the 53-year-old actor, who plays Marvel’s latest supervillain Mephisto, shared details about the remarkable physical change he underwent to fit the role.

In the latest edition of Men’s Fitness UK, Sacha proudly displayed his well-defined abs and subsequently shared photos from the shoot on his Instagram Story. He also opened up about the methods he used to achieve these impressive results.

He mentioned that some famous people utilize Ozempic, some have personal chefs, while others engage personal trainers. In my case, I adopted all these strategies.

‘This is not AI. I really am egotistical enough to do this. 

‘Debuting my new character. Middle aged man who replaced beer with protein shakes.’ 

Sacha expressed gratitude towards his personal trainer by saying: ‘I appreciate you, @theangrytrainer, for enduring my company for 25 minutes each day, which is quite remarkable.’

He announced that he only had three weeks left to transform himself into a superhero physique, exerting great effort in preparation for playing Mephisto, a character resembling a devil who offers Faustian deals.

In an interview with Men’s Fitness UK, the actor disclosed that he sought help from Matthew McConaughey to acquire Alfonso Moretti’s contact information. Known for his remarkable ability to sculpt bodies under tight time constraints, Moretti boasts a notable reputation in the world of celebrity fitness training.

Sacha subsequently had a FaceTime conversation with Alfonso, who asked him to remove his outer clothing during their initial discussion.

In light of the tight deadline and Alfonso’s exercise regimen, Sacha was assigned the responsibility of performing ‘regular’ or ‘daily’ sets of ‘100 push-ups each day’.

Sacha didn’t achieve their remarkable change through long exercise routines or drastic dieting; instead, they focused on brief workout sessions and a balanced diet rich in fiber, protein, and low in sugar.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d like to share my insights on efficient workout routines. Instead of long, hour-long sessions, I’ve found that sustainable 25-minute workouts can be just as effective, even when filming. Previously, I may have assumed that shorter workouts wouldn’t deliver the same results, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that’s not always the case!

However, the brief meetings facilitated a remarkable consistency, despite the demanding nature of working on set.

After just two weeks, it became necessary for Sacha’s costume team to spend a total of $5,000 (around £3,600) on alterations due to the fact that his body had undergone such drastic changes. In this time, he was not only leaner but also stronger and more fit than ever before.

His coach, too, posted the magazine’s pictures on Instagram, expressing how incredibly proud he was of Sacha following their workout sessions.

At a recent press event, Marvel’s head honcho, Kevin Feige, announced that Sacha has been chosen to play an MCU character.

Initially, Sacha gained popularity during the 1990s through his Ali G persona, a humorous imitation of an aspiring yet fake gangster, ultimately turning into a beloved comedic figure.

Additionally, he took on the characters of Borat, a journalist hailing from Kazakhstan, and the extravagant Austrian fashion designer, Bruno.

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2025-07-24 11:51

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