A scene in the 2006 film sees Baron Cohen – in character as Anderson obsessive Borat) – approaches the actor at a book signing with a “traditional marriage sack” that he seemingly attempts to put her into against her will.
Sacha Baron Cohen has revealed that the controversial Pamela Anderson “kidnapping” scene featured in Borat had devastating repercussions for the Baywatch star’s marriage.
Baron Cohen finally acknowledged that, unlike several other shocking moments in the film, this particular set-piece was staged.
After asking Anderson what he’d thought of her appearance, Baron Cohen claims that: “She texted back, ‘He’s getting divorced.’