Behind the Scenes of Sacha Baron Cohen's Oscar Appearance

TLDRSacha Baron Cohen reveals the challenges and excitement of his Oscar appearance as Ali G, including the risk of being misinterpreted and the nerves before going on stage.

Key insights

💼Sacha Baron Cohen faced challenges at the Oscars as he planned to appear as his character, Ali G.

😅Sacha Baron Cohen was nervous before going on stage at the Oscars, considering the potential controversy.

📺Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G character gained popularity for its comedy, but not everyone in the audience may have been familiar with it.

🎭Sacha Baron Cohen sought advice from Dave Chappelle before his Ali G appearance at the Oscars.

🤫Sacha Baron Cohen had to hide in the bathroom with his wife before his Ali G appearance to avoid being seen.

Q&A

Was Sacha Baron Cohen nervous before going on stage as Ali G?

Yes, he was nervous due to the potential controversy and misinterpretation of his character.

Did Sacha Baron Cohen receive advice from Dave Chappelle?

Yes, he sought advice from Dave Chappelle before his appearance as Ali G at the Oscars.

How did Sacha Baron Cohen hide his identity before going on stage?

He had to hide in the bathroom with his wife for 45 minutes and pretended to have terrible diarrhea.

Was Sacha Baron Cohen worried about the audience's reaction to his Ali G appearance?

He was concerned that most people in the audience may not be familiar with Ali G and may misinterpret his intentions.

How did Sacha Baron Cohen's wife react to his Ali G appearance?

She was supportive and even helped him put on the Ali G outfit.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Sacha Baron Cohen planned to appear as his character, Ali G, at the Oscars.

02:32He felt nervous about potential controversy and being misinterpreted at the Oscars.

05:39Not everyone in the audience may have been familiar with the Ali G character.

06:25Sacha Baron Cohen sought advice from Dave Chappelle before the Oscars.

13:14To avoid being seen, Sacha Baron Cohen had to hide in the bathroom with his wife before going on stage.