Bradley Cooper’s journey to Hollywood stardom wasn’t an overnight affair. While many first noticed him on TV’s “Alias,” it took the blockbuster chaos of “The Hangover” movies to make him a household name. Since then, Cooper’s been hard to pin down – not only does he thrive in both comedy and drama, but he’s also proved himself a powerful force behind the camera, especially with his directorial debut, “A Star Is Born,” which drew both audience applause and critical acclaim.
Despite being one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces – and voices – Cooper isn’t the kind of actor who courts fame for its own sake. Interviews with him tend to center on his craft, not his personal life. He’s thoughtful and well-spoken, but there’s always a hint that he’s holding something back. Maybe that’s why people find his private life so intriguing.
Love Life Through the Years
Recently, Cooper has been spotted with model Gigi Hadid, a pairing that caught many fans off guard when it surfaced in late 2023. They’ve been seen together in New York, going about their business without commenting to the press – a move very much in line with how Cooper’s handled relationships in the past.
If you look at his dating history, some patterns emerge. His brief 2006-2007 marriage to actress Jennifer Esposito clearly left an impact; after their split, he seemed wary of letting anyone get too close too quickly. Then came his relationship with Irina Shayk. From 2015 to 2019, they were one of the more low-key yet closely followed couples in the spotlight. Together they had a daughter, Lea, and even after their breakup, the two have often been seen co-parenting calmly and cordially – no tabloid drama, just actual grown-up communication.
There’s also been talk of Cooper’s on-set relationships. He and Renée Zellweger dated for a couple years after meeting while filming “Case 39,” and he was briefly linked to Zoe Saldaña after they starred together in “The Words.” More recently, rumors connected him to Huma Abedin and Dianna Agron, though neither of those seemed to go anywhere serious.
Beyond the Headlines
But no chapter of Cooper’s personal life drew more attention than his friendship with Lady Gaga during and after “A Star Is Born.” Fans were captivated by their chemistry, especially following that unforgettable Oscar duet of “Shallow.” The internet was abuzz with speculation, but both stars consistently insisted it was pure showmanship. “Chemistry is chemistry – we were acting,” Gaga explained during an interview. Cooper himself kept quiet, sticking to his usual boundary between the personal and the public.
What little Cooper does share usually underscores his preference for sincerity. In a 2018 NPR interview, he distilled his thoughts on love to something simple: “I think love is when you really know someone, and they know you.” It’s telling that, for all the headlines, his relationships seem to end on mature terms. Few exes speak out about hurt feelings, and he and Shayk, in particular, continue to set an example of how to co-parent with respect.
Now, at 49, Cooper seems more interested in the substance of relationships than spectacle. His current situation with Hadid – she’s 28, and their age difference has drawn a few raised eyebrows – seems solid according to friends, who say they share core values around family and privacy.
Past Relationships
Gigi Hadid
Huma Abedin
Dianna Agron
Irina Shayk
Suki Waterhouse
Megalyn Echikunwoke
Zoe Saldaña
Mélanie Laurent
Jennifer Lopez
Olivia Wilde
Renée Zellweger
Denise Richards
Isabella Brewster
Cameron Diaz
Jennifer Esposito
Victoria Keon-Cohen
After decades under the spotlight, Cooper still manages to protect the parts of his life he values most. Sure, the headlines speculate endlessly, but the real Bradley Cooper remains mostly where he wants to be: outside the glare, choosing what to share, and living life on his terms.