Isla Fisher narrowly avoids ex Sacha Baron Cohen at Wimbledon as she arrives with handsome date after finalising divorce
English actor Sacha, 53, was seen chatting to a guest in the stands during the Gentlemen's Single Final at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Isla, 49, and Sacha, who met in 2001 and wed in 2010, announced they had finalised their £120million (approximately $250 million AUD) divorce on June 14.
In a message posted simultaneously on both their Instagram sites to confirm their divorce, the pair said: 'Our divorce has now been finalised.
'We are proud of all we've achieved together and, continuing our great respect for each other, we remain friends and committed to co-parenting our wonderful children.
'We ask for the media to continue to respect our children's privacy.'
They were believed to have one of the strongest marriages in showbusiness before quietly separating in 2023.
They then publicly announced their break-up in April 2024, and it now appears they have amicably resolved any differences.
A source said: 'It's all sorted. Now Sacha and Isla both just want to get on with the rest of their lives and focus on their family's well-being.'
In an enthralling four-set encounter, Italian player Jannik Sinner defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win the first Wimbledon title of his career.
The Australian actress had a mystery male friend on her arm at the Champagne Lanson event at Agapanthus Suite.
Isla was glowing as she posed beside the man, who warmly rested his arm around her waist as the pair beamed for photos against the media wall.
Isla opted for a cream ensemble which included a blouse worn under a blazer and a matching pleated midi-skirt.
The star added a pair of white leather high heels in a patent finish and sported a pair of designer sunglasses, while carrying a wicker purse.
In an enthralling four-set encounter, Italian player Jannik Sinner defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win the first Wimbledon title of his career
Isla indulged in a glass of wine at the prestigious party
The star added a pair of white leather high heels in a patent finish and sported a pair of designer sunglasses, while carrying a wicker purse
Her handsome guest coordinated with Isla, wearing a white shirt with a cream suit and a pair of trainers.
He completed the look with a floral tie and like the actress, had on a pair of sunglasses.
The duo stuck close together at the event, and were also seen arriving together with Isla walking a little in front of her pal.
Isla was also the picture of happiness last week as she stepped out looking glamorous in a busty floral dress for day one of the Wimbledon Championships.
Isla and Sacha - who have three children together - first met at a party in Sydney, Australia, in 2001.
Speaking of their first encounter, Sacha recalled quickly noticing Isla was 'hilarious'.
He remembered: 'We were at a very pretentious party, and me and her bonded over taking the mick out of the other people at the party.'
'I knew instantly. I don't know if she did,' he added.
The pair announced their separation last year with a picture of themselves wearing tennis whites.
They confirmed in an accompanying message: 'After a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are finally putting our racquets down.'
Speaking earlier this year of their break-up, Isla said: 'It's the most difficult thing that I've been through and I've learnt so much about myself in the process.
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