Sacha Baron Cohen as 'Dictator' Walks the Red Carpet with Female Guards

Photo Courtesy A.M.P.A.S. 

After a week of speculation and controversy, Sacha Baron Cohen made his long-awaited appearance on the Red Carpet today, in character as The Dictator.

The actor, sporting a fake beard, shades and over-the-top white military garb, was flanked by what appeared to be two female guards. 

Cohen waved to the crowd and smiled, then posed with his companions.