A surprise appearance was made at Wimbledon by Sacha Baron Cohen, dressed as his iconic comedy character Ali G. The 54-year-old comedian attended the men's singles final on Sunday, donning a full marijuana-themed shellsuit and a hat that read "Ali Gear".
The character is known for his culturally appropriating persona and outrageous antics, and Cohen's appearance did not disappoint. He posted a video to Instagram as Ali G, speaking from the seats at Centre Court and describing the match as "boring" in the caption. In the video, he can be seen speaking to camera with a smirking Wimbledon attendee behind him.
Cohen's appearance as Ali G was a nod to his hit show and film of the same name, which followed the adventures of the foul-mouthed Staines massive wannabe. The character was first introduced on Channel 4's Eleven O'Clock programme and has since become a cult classic. Cohen has reprised the role in recent years, including a stand-up set in Sydney in 2021.
The appearance comes ahead of a new film featuring Ali G, which Cohen has completed filming on in the UK and US. While no title or release date has been confirmed, the film is expected to follow in the footsteps of the original. Cohen has also appeared in various other projects, including the Netflix film Ladies First, which received mixed reviews from critics.
Cohen's Instagram post as Ali G has sparked a mix of reactions from fans and viewers, with some praising his humor and others expressing disappointment at the character's return. The post has also sparked speculation about the upcoming film and its potential release date.
