Sacha Baron Cohen ‘only joking’ over using Ozempic to transform body for Marvel role

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Sacha Baron Cohen insists he was “only joking” when he claimed to have used Ozempic to help achieve his new muscular physique for a Marvel role.

The 53-year-old actor appeared on the cover of Men’s Fitness UK this week, debuting his dramatic body transformation ahead of playing the villain Mephisto in Marvel’s Ironheart miniseries.

Alongside images from the shoot, Sacha posted on Instagram:
“Some celebs use Ozempic, some use private chefs, some use personal trainers. I did all three.”
He added: “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 also thanked his trainer Alfonso Moretti, writing:
“Thanks @theangrytrainer for doing the unthinkable – putting up with me for 25 minutes a day.”

However, after the post prompted widespread speculation and some backlash, representatives for Sacha have told MailOnline he “was only joking” about using Ozempic.
They added that the transformation was entirely the result of “hard work.”

Speaking to Men’s Fitness UK, Sacha said he had only three weeks to get into superhero shape and credited Alfonso — also known as ‘The Angry Trainer’ — with designing a focused programme of short daily workouts and strict nutrition.
Sacha said:
“25-minute workouts that were sustainable. Even while filming, the workouts happened.”