Cohen Hires Iglesias Minder for Terrorist Trip

09 July 2009

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Funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen had to hire Enrique Iglesias' British minder for a comedic interview with a real-life terrorist - because no one else would take on the potentially life-threatening job.

The star thought it would be hilarious if his outrageous Austrian fashionista, Bruno, filmed a chat with a wanted Middle Eastern killer for his new movie - but he realized the stunt wouldn't be all funny when securityagencies refused to work with him.

We called around some security firms and everybody said noway and eventually I found one guySacha Baron Cohen

Cohen says, "We called around some security firms and everybody said noway and eventually I found one guy... who had done the Enrique Iglesias Hero tour. "His main job had been protecting Enrique from flying underwear.

I knew, if it came to it, this guy would take a bra for me". To make sure he was safe at all times, Cohen and his security guard came up with a weather-related code, which would alert the star if weapons entered the location - but the minder forgot the code and the interview started with an awkward discussion about the weather. Cohen might need the services of his forgetful minder again, however - if the unnamed terrorist ever sees new film Bruno. He says, "I pray to God (they won't see the film)".

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