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Sacha Baron Cohen on getting real people to reveal their beliefs

Baron Cohen, 55, says he retired Ali G in 2007 because the character became too well known to trick people; he is now directing a film.

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Published 8:10 PM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSacha Baron Cohen sat down with 60 Minutes, and he says Ali G once pitched Donald Trump on gloves that keep ice cream from making your hands sticky!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTrump later wrote that he never falls for scams and was the only one who walked out of his Ali G interview right away.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHonestly, sticky-free ice cream is a product I would line up for.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRex, you've held a clipboard for four seasons. Got any gloves?

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