Isla Fisher Shares Wild Dating Blunder After Divorce

Isla Fisher revealed a recent dating "ick" after her split from Sacha Baron Cohen: she liked a man until he chased his runaway dog in a low, cartoonish run with outstretched hands — and by the time he caught the pet, her attraction was gone.

Key Takeaways

• Fisher shared the story in a Sept. 1 Overheard Happy Hour clip with her Spa Weekend co-stars.
• A suitor's odd, low dog-chase run gave her the "ick" and wiped out the attraction.
• She and Baron Cohen separated in 2023 after marrying in 2010; they share three children and later finalized their divorce.
• The pair have stressed friendship, co-parenting, and privacy for their kids.

What Dating Blunder Did Isla Fisher Share?

In a Sept. 1 clip from the Overheard Happy Hour TikTok account — also shared on Happy Hour Overheard Instagram — celebrity breaking news audiences heard Fisher recount a fresh dating mishap. "I have a dating ick that happened recently," she said, according to The Mirror and Yahoo Entertainment.

Fisher explained that she liked an unnamed man until his dog suddenly ran away. He chased the pet, but not the way she expected. "But instead of chasing upright, he ran low with his hands outstretched, like a cartoon," she recalled. She said the "ick was growing and growing" as she watched. By the time he caught the dog, Fisher said he had "lost the p***y."

She told the story alongside Spa Weekend co-stars Michelle Buteau, Leslie Mann, and Anna Faris. The castmates erupted in laughter as Faris mimicked the awkward run, prompting Fisher to say she loved the bit.

Why Does This Story Matter After Her Divorce?

The Now You See Me actress, 50, has rarely discussed her dating life since ending her marriage to Baron Cohen, 54. The anecdote offers a rare, lighthearted look at her post-split chapter without naming the suitor — and shows she is open to dating again, even when chemistry collapses in seconds.

Fisher and Baron Cohen first met at a party in Sydney in 2001, became engaged three years later, and married in Paris in 2010. They share three children: daughters Olive (born 2007) and Elula (2015), and son Montgomery (2017). The family has long kept the kids out of the spotlight.

They jointly filed to end the marriage in 2023. Fisher announced the split on Instagram with a tennis-themed caption about putting their racquets down after more than twenty years, saying they had prioritized privacy while working through the change and remained devoted to their children. A later joint statement confirmed the divorce was finalized; Yahoo Entertainment reported the finalization in 2025. They said they remain friends and committed to co-parenting, and asked the media to respect their children's privacy.

Has Isla Fisher Talked About Dating Before?

Previously, Fisher told the Sunday Times that moving on romantically was not a priority. "That's not on my to-do list," she said at the time. "I'm not ready to think about any of that." The new story suggests that stance has softened enough for her to date — and to laugh when an "ick" ends things fast.

She has also said keeping her marriage private made it feel "private and valuable," and in 2024 told Harper's Bazaar she had focused on her kids and begun to enjoy her work after "a tough couple of years," adding she was "making it through." For more on the clip and context, see Yahoo Entertainment's report.