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Sacha Baron Cohen

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The video leverages a surprising and counter-intuitive fact about a well-known controversial figure, combining it with relatable elements like legal battles and character origins to create engaging content.

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This video explains how Sacha Baron Cohen managed to avoid legal trouble while filming his controversial movies like Borat. It reveals that his legal team, Smith & Dehn, created watertight contracts for participants, and that the voice of King Julien from Madagascar was inspired by these lawyers.

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