Wilson had previously released a statement saying she had “worked with a massive a--hole” and vowed that she “will not be bullied or silenced with high-priced lawyers or PR crisis managers” from editing out claims from her book.

Baron Cohen subsequently released a statement denying the claims, saying they were “demonstrably false” and were “directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence”.

Two months ago, Fisher discussed her Valentine’s plans with Baron Cohen on The Kelly Clarkson Show, saying: “Every year Sacha does give me a card that’s like, ‘Happy Valentine’s from ... ’ and then there’s a massive question mark.

“As if anybody else would send me ... as if I have any other Valentines. I’m a mother of three. I mean, I’m always like, ‘Ooooh. So many men.’”

Fisher also joked in 2022 that she and Baron Cohen had been a couple for “probably 200 years” if judging “by Hollywood standards” as many showbiz stars had been in far shorter marriages.

The pair met in Australia in 2002 and married in 2010. They put the Los Angeles life behind them and moved to Sydney in 2020 and later to Perth, but were last year spotted house-hunting in London.

Telegraph, London