“Is This AI?” Borat Star Sacha Baron Cohen’s Striking Body Transformation Leaves People Speechless

Sacha Baron Cohen, the actor best known as Borat, has shocked everyone with an astonishing body transformation. He’s gracing the cover of Men’s Fitness U.K., and honestly — this was completely unexpected.

Cohen transformed his physique for his role as Mephisto in the Marvel series Ironheart, which debuted on Disney+ earlier this summer. On the cover, he’s shirtless and confidently flexing, showing off a muscular build that’s a surprising departure from the comedic persona fans are used to.

Sharing the pics on Instagram, he joked, “Some celebs use Ozempic and some use private chefs, others use personal trainers. I did all three.”

In more posts, he poked fun at himself, saying, “Debuting my new character: Middle-aged man... Hard launching my mid-life crisis.”

Marvel fans have been waiting forever to see Mephisto in the MCU. A lot of people thought he’d show up in WandaVision, but Marvel held off until Ironheart. And fans are glad they did, Cohen was always a fan-favorite pick for the part.

Reacting to Sacha’s transformation, comedian Chelsea Handler asked, “Is this AI?” Fans shared similar reactions, saying, “Oh wow. I thought it was photoshopped at first,” and “Didn’t know you could look any better.”

Sacha was quick to set the record straight: “This is not AI. I really am egotistical enough to do this.”

“Someone just got divorced!” one commenter pointed out, referencing Sacha Baron Cohen’s separation from Isla Fisher after 13 years of marriage in 2023.

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