Borat is a mountain of muscle! The actor admits what's behind his transformation for Marvel!

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen, who is forever remembered as the Kazakh reporter Borat or rapper Ali G, has recently caused a stir on social media and in the media. At 53, he appeared on the cover of Men's Health UK magazine in peak physical shape. This is in preparation for his next big role - he will portray the iconic villain Mephisto in an upcoming Marvel movie.

His transformation was so stunning that fans immediately started asking about his secret. True to his reputation as a provocateur, Cohen wrote on his Instagram with a humour all his own:

"Some people eat Ozempic, some have a private chef, some have a trainer. I had all three."

This comment, referring to the controversial diabetes drug that has become a popular (and abused) shortcut to weight loss in Hollywood, instantly went around the world. The media began speculating whether the actor had actually reached for this "miracle" injection.

A few days later, however, Cohen had to set the record straight. He posted another post on his profile, admitting that he was joking.

"Despite speculation, I did not take Ozempic. I got this character honestly by paying my personal trainer a lot of money,"

he wrote, confirming that hard work and professional guidance were behind his new character.

The whole situation is thus a perfect example of Cohen's typical humor, using his own transformation to satirize the superficial culture of Hollywood. At the same time, however, he has shown tremendous determination and discipline in approaching his first role in the Marvel Universe, where he will be going up against the biggest heroes. So fans may be curious to see not only his acting performance, but also his physical form, which cost a lot of money and sweat - not miracle injections.

Sources:

• Men's Health UK
• The Independent
• The Indian Express
• Sacha Baron Cohen's Instagram
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