Sacha Baron Cohen recently shared some hilarious and wild stories from his time filming Borat during an appearance on a popular talk show. As he welcomed the audience with his signature humor, he couldn’t help but reflect on his past escapades in New York City, particularly the unforgettable moments that led to him being thrown out of the state.
The first incident he recounted took place during the filming of the original Borat movie. Sacha described a scene at the Wellington Hotel where Borat, under the impression that renting the room for $200 meant he owned everything inside, began hauling out furniture. This outrageous act caught the attention of hotel staff, leading to a call to the police. The result? Arrests of some crew members and a swift directive for Sacha to leave New York.
But that was just the beginning. In discussing the sequel, he shared an even more outrageous encounter with former Mayor Rudy Giuliani. The crew had anticipated Giuliani would bring in high-level security, so they devised a clever plan involving a hidden escape route. Sacha found himself in a precarious situation, hiding in a wardrobe while dressed in women’s underwear, just as Giuliani and his team entered the room.
Sacha recalled the tension of that moment, saying, “I could hear them coming in, and I had to rely on my team to communicate through a phone.” Unfortunately, with only 3% battery life left, the odds were stacked against him. As Giuliani began to settle into the scene, Sacha took a peek from his hiding spot and saw Giuliani on the bed, completely unaware of his presence.
The comedic turn came when the police arrived, and Giuliani’s reaction sent everything into chaos. Sacha cleverly played Borat’s character, making absurd statements to deflect attention. “I knew I had an escape plan ready to go,” he said, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation. Ultimately, Giuliani’s complaints triggered a massive police response, and Sacha’s lawyer advised him to leave the state immediately.
Sacha humorously recalled texting friends, “Can I stay with you?” as he navigated the tricky situation. In the end, he managed to stay with a producer in Connecticut for a few days while the frenzy subsided.
These unforgettable stories highlight the lengths Sacha goes to for his craft, proving that his comedic genius often lands him in wild—and sometimes precarious—situations. As he gears up for new projects, including his latest role in Disclaimer, audiences can expect more laughter and perhaps more antics from this iconic comedian
