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Sacha Baron Cohen poses during a screening of the Oscars in Sydney, Australia, April 25, 2021. (Photo/JTA-Rick Rycroft-Pool-Getty Images)
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Jewish nominees (nearly) strike out at 2021 Oscars

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

It was an unusual Academy Awards in several ways. Forced to adapt to social distancing protocols, the ceremony was split into different venues but mostly took place in Los Angeles’ […]

Sacha Baron Cohen smiles after winning one of his two Golden Globes via video stream, Feb. 28, 2021. (Photo/JTA-HFPA via Getty Images)
Posted inFilm

Golden Globes: Sacha Baron Cohen wins big, and other Jewish moments

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman March 1, 2021March 1, 2021
"Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" starring Sacha Baron Cohen is up for three Golden Globes. (Photo/Amazon Studios)
Posted inTV & Film

2021 Golden Globes: All the Jewish nominees, from ‘Borat’ to ‘Unorthodox’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek’

by Emily Burack and JTA February 3, 2021February 3, 2021
Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat Sagdiyev on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Oct. 19, 2020. (Screenshot from YouTube)
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As Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen mocks coronavirus antisemitism conspiracy theories on Jimmy Kimmel

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

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