Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno Poses Naked for GQ's Cover

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Sacha Baron Cohen sets tongue wagging yet again by having his alter ego, Austrian fashionista Bruno, posing naked for the July 2009 cover of GQ Magazine. His nude shot, according to the print media itself, marks the first time ever that a subject appears fully naked on its cover.

Sacha's Bruno is photographed on the cover sporting nothing but a tanned glow and a shaggy head of highlighted hair. He is seen in the picture striking a sitting pose with his legs strategically crossed in order to cover his modesty.

"From Borat to Bruno. Sacha Baron Cohen Reveals His Most Outrageous Character Yet," read the tagline that accompanies the cover shot. The issue won't hit the newsstands until next Tuesday, June 23, but Bruno's photo spread, which is taken by famed photographer Mark Seliger, as well as his interview with the publication can be peeked at GQ Magazine.

Late last month, Sacha Baron Cohen dressed as his famous character Bruno when he was billed to announce the winner of Best Male Performance gong at 2009 MTV Movie Awards which was held at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif. He sent shock to audience when he appeared in angel costume and drifted down from the ceiling of the building. In the middle of the stunt, Sacha's Bruno got tangled, fell in the crowd and landed his thong-clad bottoms on Eminem's face. The come-back rapper was videotaped getting mad over the incident, which led him walking out of the star-studded affair. However, it was later on confirmed that the segment was staged.

As for "Bruno", the comedy movie is hitting the theaters in U.S. on July 10. On Tuesday, June 16, Sacha was snapped attending the flick's Paris premiere alongside real-life partner Isla Fisher.