Sacha Baron Cohen Not Dating Hannah Palmer After Dinner, Pal Says
Palmer's circle says the dinner was casual; Cohen remains single after his divorce, and there is no romance confirmed.
Sacha Baron Cohen is not dating Hannah Palmer, despite photographs of the two leaving a dinner together, a Palmer insider told Page Six. The comedian, 53, is reportedly single again following his divorce from Isla Fisher, which was finalized in June. A close associate said the pair’s dinner was casual and that there was no romantic motive behind the outing.
The pair were photographed leaving a steakhouse together after arriving around 8:30 p.m., according to reports cited by the British tabloid Sun. A source described their time inside as a two-hour conversation in which they appeared to be enjoying each other’s company. The insider emphasized there was an age difference but that it didn’t matter in the moment and that they seemed to be getting on well. The source added that they each moved on to other events afterward, with no suggestion of a date.
Palmer’s team has continued to play down any romance. A separate Palmer associate told Page Six that the two have met only a few times and do not appear to be dating. The insider suggested they share mutual friends and have had conversations about Hollywood and acting; the Palmer camp described Cohen as someone who provides career guidance. The two have surfaced in social circles around Taika Waititi, notably at Waititi’s 50th-birthday celebration in August, where Rita Ora and her husband were also seen in attendance and Cohen appeared in photos smiling with Ora during her speech.
Beyond the dinner, the public timeline ties Cohen to a social circle that has grown since his divorce. A person close to Cohen has characterized him as "enjoying meeting and being introduced to new people," while taking a cautious approach as he navigates life after marriage. The source framed this as a "new world" for him, with a focus on friendship and professional networking rather than romance.
Cohen has previously been married to Isla Fisher, and their divorce was finalized in June. The public record and people close to Cohen note that he is now navigating dating and social opportunities with care, mindful that his personal life has shifted significantly in the past year.
As the timeline continues to unfold, both Palmer and Cohen appear to be steering clear of romance rumors. The balance of public reporting remains that any connection between them is best explained as a casual, non-romantic encounter, at least for now.
