On screen, he's played a Marine, a temperamental chef, a jaded rock star, and a larger-than-life composer. off camera, Bradley Cooper It's a little difficult to tie. Despite being one of the biggest stars in the world, the intensely private actor manages to maintain an air of mystery. He prefers relative anonymity in New York City, where he rides the subway (just like the rest of us!) and lives with his 7-year-old daughter, Lea De Seine (whose mother is a former Cooper model). Irina Shayk). In interviews, he preferred to talk enthusiastically about any project he was promoting rather than talking about his personal life.
However, it did provide glimpses into his world. He has a practical father She gushed about fatherhoodcalling it “the greatest thing ever,” and has also been open about his sobriety; the Guardians of the Galaxy The star got sober at 29 after struggling with alcohol and drug abuse.
By all accounts, Cooper is happier than ever as he prepares for his 50th birthday on January 5. He is scheduled to direct his third feature film, Is this thing running? (The previous two – 2018 A star is born And 2023 Maestro – has received critical acclaim for the 12-time Academy Award nominee) and collaborates peacefully with Lea and Shayk. “He doesn't think much about turning 50 other than how proud he is of his career path and his most important job as a father,” says a source. Us Weekly The cover story notes that Cooper will likely celebrate his big day in New York City. “It won't be a Leonardo DiCaprio“Party style, because this isn't a Bradley vibe, but there's a party in the works,” the source adds.
He found love with His girlfriend of one yearmodel Gigi Hadid. On December 9, the duo was spotted having dinner at Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Los Angeles with Hadid's father and his girlfriend. The couple “are the real deal,” the source says, adding that their relationship “has become very serious over the past year.” As for the next steps, the source says Cooper and Hadid — who share their 4-year-old daughter Khai with her ex — Zayn Malik -I can see the possibility of a connection in the future, but nothing is planned right now.
Both sources say Hadid, 29, and Cooper have similar personalities, which is one reason they get along so well. “Bradley and Gigi have a very calm temperament and are very understanding; that's why they get along so well,” says the second source, noting that they spend a lot of time in Pennsylvania, where they both have farmhouses. “Bradley is a very simple guy,” the first source adds. . His demeanor is very relaxed and calm.” Here, we Reveals Cooper's secrets to living well.
Don't hold grudges
Cooper and Shayk broke up in 2019 after four years of dating but remained on good terms. “They have a great parent-to-parent friendship,” says the first source. “They (prioritize) spending time with Leah and making an effort to show her healthy relationships.” The exes took Leah trick-or-treating in October, and even vacationed in Italy in August 2023. “He's the best father I could ever dream of for Leah,” Shayk, 38, said. deer In 2023. “It always works, but it always works because we make it work.” The source says Shayk approves of Cooper's romance with Hadid (the two women know each other from the modeling world). “Irina has always given her blessing for Gigi being around Leah and dating Bradley. They're all so friendly and approachable.”
Get your hands dirty
During a “Smartless” podcast appearance in June 2022, Cooper recalled how he treasures every moment with Leah. “This is kind of crude…but after she goes to the toilet, the way she sits there waiting for me to wipe her butt…I say to myself: This is the greatest moment of my life right now,” he said. “Everything” “is shown in glorious colors by the fact that I have become a father to a wonderful human being,” he added with a laugh. Leah is Cooper's “pride and joy,” the first source says, adding, “Everything he does is for her.” The second source notes that Cooper and Shayk do not employ nannies or babysitters. Instead, they rely on each other or Cooper's mother, Gloria Campanowho lives in Philadelphia, near where Cooper grew up. “One of them is almost always with Leah, and Gloria visits her often.”
From spouses to parents! Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk have preferred to keep their romance quiet over the years, but throughout their relationship, they have found a way to remain friends. The A Star Is Born actor and model were first spotted spending time together in New York in April 2015. The duo made[…]
Be grateful
the Waste The star attributes most of his success to getting sober when he was 29 years old. “I would never sit here with you (if I didn't change),” he said. Barbara Walters In 2015. “I wouldn't have been able to reach myself or other people or even be able to receive other people if I hadn't changed my life.” Cooper said he considers himself “lucky” to have improved his act (which he did after intervention from his close friend, actor Will Arnett). “If I keep this up, I'll ruin my whole life.”
Be a gentleman
In February, Cooper was photographed opening a taxi door for Hadid. “Gigi always talks about how romantic and thoughtful he is,” says the first source. “He makes little gestures like making sure to call her whenever he gets a break on set just to say hi. It's the little things that mean a lot to her.” When she walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in October (with Shayk), Hadid made the revelation Watching from home. “He's on father duty, but he's very supportive,” she explained.
Lighten
The hard-working star recently revealed a relaxing new treat – reality TV! “I'm absolutely obsessed,” he admitted in February, noting that his favorites are his own Love is on the spectrum (“It's the greatest show I've ever seen in my life,” he said.) Golden Bachelor and Love is blind. “I'm new to everything, but whoa.”
Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid stepped out for a day out in New York City. The pair were photographed on Tuesday, February 27, joining friends at brunch by Salt's Cure. Hadid wore a brown leather jacket with a cropped jacket and jeans, while Cooper opted for a blue jacket, black coat and matching pants. They (…)
Be a good friend
He is still close to his childhood best friend, Brian Klugman (In which he was thrown Maestro To play Leonard Bernstein's on-screen bestie!), as well as a group of actors he met early in his career, including Arnett, Dax Shepard, Jennifer Garner. In 2020, Brad Pitt He thanked him for helping him recover while accepting an award from the National Board of Review and, last year, from his neighbor Brooke Shields She praised him as her “guardian angel” because he rode in the ambulance with her after she had a grand mal seizure. The actress recalled the “surreal” experience: “The next thing I remember is Bradley Cooper sitting next to me holding my hand.”
Dream big
Cooper said he briefly felt trapped in brother roles after that Wedding Crashers and Waste. It took some convincing for him to get studios to trust him as a writer and director before A star is born. “You're like, 'I have these big dreams, and I feel these things.'” Is that wrong? “Like, shame on anyone who would tell you who you are,” he said. New York Times In 2018. “It's as if someone is going to tell you who you are, and what you can do? like what?”
Stay open to inspiration
Cooper was inspired to do so A star is born With a dream he had after watching the singer Annie Lennox He performs on television, and says the idea for an unnamed future project came to him while he was brushing his teeth. “As long as I remain open as a human being, I have the opportunity to achieve these inspiring moments,” he said, noting that he is trying to follow the example of the famous director. Steven Spielberg. “The biggest lesson he gave me is that it's good to maintain that childlike joy and curiosity in what we do. There's nothing uncool about it.”
Keep learning
The French-speaking Georgetown graduate spent six years learning how to conduct for Leonard Bernstein Maestro He spent six months improving his singing, piano and guitar playing A star is born. He also trained in shooting weapons American sniper He stepped up his cooking game Burned. “The things I explored come with hobbies, or things that can then become hobbies,” he said. “Being able to learn how to cook, master certain firearms, learn about music in a way I never had before, and then learn classical music, conduct an orchestra…those are the beautiful gifts that come from these experiences.”
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With reporting by Travis Cronin and Amanda Williams
