ISLA Fisher is starting afresh with a stunning new London home after her divorce from ex-husband Sacha Baran Cohen.
The Hollywood couple quietly separated in 2023 after 13 years of marriage, before announcing their divorce in April 2024.
Isla, 49, Sacha, 54 and their three children Olive, Elula and Montgomery had previously split their time between her native Australia, London and Los Angeles.
However, she’s now relocated to London and is embarking on a new chapter with a swanky new mansion.
The actress opened up to ELLE Decoration about her new abode and revealed why she chose to relocate to England’s capital.
She enthused: “It’s such a fabulous city. It’s a place where you can tell stories and I guess I’m writing my own one now.”
On the non-negotiables for her new home, Isla admitted: “I’ve been obsessed with weeping willows since I was a kid and there’s one in the backyard, so it felt like kismet.
“I wanted the kids’ bedrooms on my floor so that I can monitor smartphone use; there needed to be space for my family who live in Greece and visit me a lot and, lastly, outdoor space.
“With the Australian upbringing I was lucky enough to have, I’ve always been barefoot in the garden or on the beach, so this is as close as I can get to feeling like I’m home.”
The mum-of-three turned to interiors brand Soho Home to help deck her home out with furniture and gave an insight into her bold choices.
She continued: “I was always in [Soho Home’s] showroom trying to buy everything, and they said ‘We can help you!’
“It’s all very warm and casual, but glamorous. It’s theatrical, which is a bit like me as a person I suppose.
“I’m Agatha Christie-obsessed; I think that’s why I love Soho Home. It reminds me of Murder on the Orient Express – the craftsmanship and the glamour.
“It feels as if someone should be playing jazz in a corner, or smoking a cigar.”
Since embarking on her new chapter, Isla has now swapped out house parties for relaxation and unwinding.
The Confessions of a Shopaholic star said: “Trying to create a new life from a grassroots level, at least emotionally, has been challenging, but deeply rewarding.
“I’m enjoying this new version of my life. I don’t need to party in my house anymore. I love to get in the bath.
“I’ll light some candles, bring in my laptop and put on something on Netflix. That’s as exciting as it gets.”
Isla and Sacha first met in 2001 and married in 2010. They were believed to have been one of the strongest marriages in showbusiness – before quietly separating in 2023.
In June this year, they announced the finalisation of their £120 million pound divorce, 14 months after publicly announcing their separation.
In a message, posted simultaneously on both their Instagram pages, the pair said: “Our divorce has now been finalised.
“We are proud of all we’ve achieved together and, continuing our great respect for each other, we remain friends and committed to co-parenting our wonderful children.
“We ask for the media to continue to respect our children’s privacy.”
The full feature can be found in the December/January issue of ELLE Decoration on sale from 13 November.