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Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and three Grammy Awards. In addition, he has been nominated for twelve Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Cooper appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list three times and on Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2015. His films have grossed $13 billion worldwide, and he has been placed in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actors four times.

Key Information

Cooper began his television and film career in 1999 with a guest role in the television series Sex and the City. In 2000, he enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at the Actors Studio. Shortly after, he made his film debut with a starring role in the comedy Wet Hot American Summer (2001) and gained some recognition as Will Tippin in the television series Alias (2001–2006). After his role in the show was demoted, he began to have career doubts; however, he quickly gained additional recognition with a supporting part in the comedy film Wedding Crashers (2005). Cooper had his breakthrough in The Hangover (2009), a critically and commercially successful comedy that spawned sequels in 2011 and 2013. His career progressed with starring roles in Limitless (2011) and The Place Beyond the Pines (2012).

Cooper found greater success with the romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook (2012), the black comedy American Hustle (2013), and the war biopic American Sniper (2014), which he also produced. In 2014, he portrayed Joseph Merrick in a Broadway revival of The Elephant Man and began voicing Rocket in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Cooper produced, wrote, directed, and starred in the musical romance A Star Is Born (2018). He won a BAFTA Award and two Grammys for his contributions to the film's U.S. Billboard 200 number one soundtrack and its Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping single "Shallow". He has since produced the thrillers Joker (2019) and Nightmare Alley (2021) and co-wrote and directed the biographical drama Maestro (2023), in which he also starred as Leonard Bernstein.

Cooper was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2011. He supports several charities that help fight cancer. Cooper was briefly married to actress Jennifer Esposito and has a daughter from his relationship with model Irina Shayk.

Early life

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Cooper was born on January 5, 1975, in Abington Township, Pennsylvania,[2] near Philadelphia, and grew up in the nearby communities of Jenkintown and Rydal.[3][4][5] His mother, Gloria (née Campano),[6] worked at KYW-TV, which was then Philadelphia's NBC affiliate.[3] His father, Charles Cooper, worked as a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch.[6] Cooper's father was of Irish descent, while his mother is of Italian ancestry (from Abruzzo and Naples).[7] He was raised Catholic.[8] He has an older sister, Holly.[9] He had cholesteatoma in his ear soon after his birth and punctured his eardrum when he started diving at an early age.[8]

photo of The Actors Studio
The Actors Studio, where Cooper trained to be an actor

Describing himself as a child, Cooper has said: "I never lived the life of 'Oh, you're so good-looking'. People thought I was a girl when I was little, because I looked like a girl – maybe because my mother would keep my hair really long."[10] He excelled at basketball and enjoyed cooking: "I used to have buddies come over after kindergarten and I'd cook them food. I prided myself in taking whatever was in the fridge and turning it into lasagna."[11] He initially wanted to attend Valley Forge Military Academy and move to Japan to become a ninja.[12] At an early age, his father introduced him to films like The Elephant Man,[9] which inspired him to be an actor.[13] Coming from a family of non-actors, Cooper says his parents initially wanted him to pursue a career in finance and were against acting, but they eventually changed their perceptions when they saw Cooper play the part of Joseph Merrick in an excerpt from the play The Elephant Man.[9][14]

While attending Germantown Academy, he worked at the Philadelphia Daily News.[15] He says that in school, he was neither "the smartest person" nor "the coolest kid" and "really didn't have anything going on!"[16] After graduating from high school in 1993, Cooper attended Villanova University for one year before transferring to Georgetown University, where he majored in English and minored in French.[17][18] Cooper graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts with honors.[5][19] He was a member of the Georgetown Hoyas rowing team and acted with Nomadic Theatre.[20][21] While at Georgetown, Cooper became fluent in French and spent six months as an exchange student in Aix-en-Provence, France.[22] In his television debut, Sex and the City in 1999, he made a brief appearance opposite Sarah Jessica Parker.[23] Cooper later served as a presenter on the tourism series Globe Trekker (2000), which took him to such places as Peru and Croatia, and had a recurring role in the short-lived series The Street.[8][24][25]

Cooper had been interested in a career in diplomacy when he auditioned for the master class graduate degree at the Actors Studio and was selected by James Lipton.[26] In 2000, he received an MFA in acting from the Actors Studio Drama School at The New School in New York City.[27] There, he trained with the coach Elizabeth Kemp of whom he says: "I was never able to relax in my life before her." She advised him on many of his films.[28] While studying in New York City, Cooper worked as a doorman at the Morgans Hotel,[3] and briefly interacted with Robert de Niro and Sean Penn in question-and-answer master class sessions, which were later featured episodes of Inside the Actors Studio.[26]

Career

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2001–2008: Early roles

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Cooper missed his MFA graduation ceremony to film Wet Hot American Summer (2001), an ensemble comedy that marked his cinematic debut. Taking place at a fictional summer camp in 1981, the film had him play Ben, a counselor and the love interest of Michael Ian Black's character.[29] Although the film was critically and commercially unsuccessful, it has since developed a cult following. Cooper reprised the role in the film's prequel Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015), an eight-episode Netflix series.[30]

In the television series Alias (2001–2006), Cooper achieved some success with the role of Will Tippin, a local reporter for a newspaper and the best friend of Jennifer Garner's character, Sydney Bristow.[23] Garner was one of the first people he met in Los Angeles and was, in Cooper's words, "very maternal ... She wanted to take care of me, make sure I was okay all the time."[31] A writer for Complex Networks called his character "arguably the heart of Season 1".[32] As his screen time began to decrease, Cooper grew frustrated. Although he would work only three days, he requested creator J. J. Abrams to write his character off the show.[33] Shortly after his conversation with Abrams, Cooper tore his Achilles tendon while playing basketball. During his recovery, he considered quitting acting permanently, though in 2004, he was cast in Wedding Crashers (2005).[33] During this period, he acted in the 2002 psychological thriller Changing Lanes. The scenes in which he appeared were edited out of the final cut of the film but are featured on the film's DVD and Blu-ray releases.[34][35] Other roles included in Bending All the Rules (2002),[36] the short-lived TV series Miss Match (2003),[37] the television film I Want to Marry Ryan Banks (2004), and the WB series Jack & Bobby (2004–2005).[38]

Cooper at an event for The Midnight Meat Train in 2007

Cooper's career prospects improved with a more prominent role in David Dobkin's comedy Wedding Crashers alongside Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Rachel McAdams.[5] In the film, he played Sack Lodge, the competitive, arrogant, and aggressive boyfriend of Claire (McAdams), a role he described as "kind of a sociopath".[39] Cooper believed the antagonistic character changed people's perception of him, as he had previously played the "nice guy".[40] With a production budget of $40 million, the film grossed over $285 million worldwide.[41] In September 2005, Fox debuted the sitcom Kitchen Confidential, based on a memoir by chef Anthony Bourdain, with Cooper in the leading role. Despite positive reviews for the series, the show was canceled after only four episodes due to low ratings.[42][43]

In March 2006, Cooper starred as Pip/Theo in Three Days of Rain on Broadway with Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd.[44] This was followed by minor roles in the romantic comedy Failure to Launch (2006) and the satirical comedy The Comebacks (2007).[38] Cooper next appeared in the fifth season of Nip/Tuck (2007) as Aidan Stone, a television star on the fictional show Hearts 'N Scalpels. In 2008, he played the lead in Older than America[38] and appeared in a production of Theresa Rebeck's play The Understudy at the Williamstown Theatre Festival alongside Kristen Johnston.[45] Between his small roles of best friend to the main character in the 2008 comedies Yes Man and The Rocker,[38] Cooper landed the lead role in the Ryuhei Kitamura-directed horror film The Midnight Meat Train (2008), based on Clive Barker's 1984 short story of the same name. Playing the dark character of a freelance photographer who tries to track down a serial killer was a departure from Cooper's previous comedic roles and an experience he found enjoyable. The film received positive reviews from critics, though it earned little at the box office.[46]

2009–2012: Breakthrough

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Cooper at the premiere of The Hangover in 2009

In February 2009, Cooper hosted Saturday Night Live with musical guest TV on the Radio, portraying actor Christian Bale in one sketch,[47] and appeared in a supporting role in the film He's Just Not That Into You.[48] Cooper's breakthrough role came in Todd Phillips' comedy The Hangover (2009).[9] He played Phil Wenneck, one of three friends (Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis) to wake up from a bachelor party in Las Vegas with no memory of the previous night. The Hangover was a commercial success and finished as among the highest-grossing R-rated films in the United States.[49] A. O. Scott of The New York Times wrote, "Mr. Cooper ... offers the most interesting variation on an old standard, playing his aggressive, cocky frat boy with a snarl of rage that masks an anxiety as hard to account for as it is to miss."[50] For his performance, Cooper received an award at the 13th Hollywood Film Festival and his first nomination for the MTV Movie Awards (Best Comedic Performance).[51][52] The Daily Telegraph opined that the film's success turned Cooper into "a bona fide leading man".[9] Nevertheless, Cooper stated in a 2011 interview with Shave: "It's the same. I mean, look, more doors have been opened for sure, but it's not like I sit back with a cigar on Monday morning and go through the scripts that have been offered."[53]

Also in 2009, Cooper was featured in the psychological horror Case 39, a delayed production that had been filmed in 2006.[54] He paired with Sandra Bullock in the comedy All About Steve, a film that was panned by critics, failed to attract a wide audience, and earned them a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Combo.[55][56] Following a role in one of eleven segments of the anthology film New York, I Love You (2009),[36] Cooper appeared in the ensemble romantic comedy Valentine's Day (2010), directed by Garry Marshall and co-starring with Julia Roberts. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $215 million worldwide.[57] He then starred in the comedy Brother's Justice and as the fictional character Templeton "Faceman" Peck in the feature film version of The A-Team alongside Liam Neeson, Quinton Jackson, and Sharlto Copley. To prepare for the role, he abstained from consuming sugar, salt, and flour, and underwent grueling workouts.[58] The film released to negative reviews and poor box office returns.[59][60] Tim Robey of The Daily Telegraph wrote: "Cooper confirms his credentials as perhaps the most smugly narcissistic performer,"[61] while Nev Pierce of Empire credited both Cooper and Copley for "acing swagger and insanity respectively, who best both capture and yet re-forge their iconic characters".[62] Cooper appeared as guest host of WWE Raw in June 2010.[63]

Cooper at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con

In 2011, Cooper starred in the techno-thriller Limitless, based on the 2001 novel The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn. In the Neil Burger-directed film, he played a struggling writer who is introduced to a nootropic drug that gives him the ability to fully utilize his brain and vastly improve his lifestyle.[64] The box office website Box Office Mojo was apprehensive of the film's financial prospects, but it emerged as a commercial success with a worldwide gross of $161 million.[65][66] A writer for Variety said of Cooper's performance that he "makes further strides toward major stardom, spelling excellent early spring returns and socko vid play".[67] Greater commercial success followed with the comedy sequel The Hangover Part II (2011), which earned over $580 million worldwide.[68] Reviews for the film were generally negative,[69] but Mary Pols of Time magazine complimented Cooper, writing that the actor "gives a knowing performance: he's both the peacock and the parody of one. He's blessed with good looks and fantastic timing, the kind that makes every line funnier, even the small asides."[70] At the 38th People's Choice Awards, he was nominated for Favorite Comedic Movie Actor.[71]

The year 2012 saw Cooper star in four films: The Words, Hit and Run, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Silver Linings Playbook. The mystery drama The Words failed commercially, as did the action comedy Hit and Run.[72][73] In Derek Cianfrance's critically acclaimed crime drama The Place Beyond the Pines,[74] Cooper played a rookie police officer, a role Cianfrance specifically wrote for him. The director drove five hours to Montreal to meet with Cooper to convince him to take on the role. Cianfrance described Cooper's character as someone "paraded as a hero ... But inside him corruption is going on, conflict is raging inside, guilt and shame are buried."[75] A reviewer for The Independent credited Cooper for "excelling as an archetype, the principled man who is personally rather dislikeable", adding, "I never imagined this actor capable of such layered character work."[76] Despite positive reviews, the film had moderate box office returns.[77]

Cooper starred with Robert De Niro and Jennifer Lawrence in David O. Russell's romantic comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook, an adaptation of Matthew Quick's serio-comic novel of the same name. He was cast as a divorced man with bipolar disorder, a former teacher who finds companionship in a young, depressed widow (Lawrence). Cooper was initially skeptical about playing the part which he thought was out of his depth, but he later accepted the role inspired by Russell's confidence in him.[9] The director was impressed with his performance in Wedding Crashers, citing his "good bad-guy energy" and unpredictability as justification for casting;[78] he also thought Cooper would be able to demonstrate emotion and vulnerability onscreen.[79] To prepare, Cooper took dance training with choreographer Mandy Moore, who describes Cooper as having "some real natural dancing ability".[80] The film was a box-office success, earning $236.4 million on a production budget of $21 million.[81] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote that Cooper "seizes the juiciest role of his career and meets every comic and dramatic challenge. There's an ache in his funny, touching and vital performance that resonates."[82] For his performance, he earned an MTV Movie Award for Best Performance,[83] and nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor.[84]

2013–2017: Established actor

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In 2013, Cooper reprised his role as Phil Wenneck in the third and final installment of The Hangover trilogy, The Hangover Part III, which was poorly reviewed by critics.[85] The critic for The Independent argued that Cooper was "reduced to mugging for the camera, offering reaction shots to nothing".[86] Nevertheless, like its preceding entries, the film was a commercial success, grossing $362 million worldwide, and remains one of Cooper's highest-grossing releases.[87] Later that year, he took on the supporting role of an unhinged FBI agent in David O. Russell's crime comedy-drama American Hustle. Inspired by the FBI's Abscam sting operation, the film is set against the backdrop of political corruption in 1970s New Jersey. It also starred Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence.[88] American Hustle was a critical and commercial success with global revenues of $251.1 million.[89] Kim Newman of Empire wrote: "Cooper is stuck with the least rewarding role, but keeps finding brilliant little bits of business to hold the attention," and praised "[Cooper's] spot impersonations of his overly cautious (but smart) boss".[90] Cooper was nominated for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor but did not win any.[91]

Cooper at the French premiere of American Hustle in 2014

Cooper reunited with Lawrence in the Susanne Bier-directed drama Serena, an adaptation of Ron Rash's period novel. The pair starred as a married couple who become involved in criminal activities after realizing that they cannot bear children.[92] The picture was filmed in 2012 but was released in 2014 to negative reviews and poor box office returns.[93][94] The Canberra Times' Jake Wilson stated: "Cooper once again proves his value as a leading man who approaches his roles like a character actor."[95] In 2014, Cooper provided the voice of Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Studios film Guardians of the Galaxy.[96] He returned to Broadway for the 2014 run of The Elephant Man as the severely deformed Joseph Merrick. Michael Coveney of Whatsonstage.com wrote of his performance: "Cooper avoids every trap of 'disability' acting by suffusing this outer appearance with soul and passion. It's a wonderful, and very moving, display."[97] He garnered a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.[98]

Also in 2014, Cooper co-produced and starred as United States Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle in American Sniper, a biographical war drama directed by Clint Eastwood.[99] The film tells the story of Kyle, who became the deadliest marksman in US military history, and is loosely based on the eponymous memoir. To appear to be as large as Kyle, Cooper underwent extensive training and followed a rigorous diet, gaining 40 pounds (18 kg) of muscle.[100] Cooper's preparation also included lessons with a vocal coach and studying footage of Kyle.[101] To learn how to use a rifle, the actor trained with US Navy SEAL veteran Kevin Lacz, who served with Kyle.[102] The film,[103] and Cooper's performance, received generally positive reviews. The critic for Variety wrote, "an excellent performance from a bulked-up Bradley Cooper, this harrowing and intimate character study offers fairly blunt insights into the physical and psychological toll exacted on the front lines."[104] Similar sentiments were echoed by USA Today's Claudia Puig who asserted, "It's clearly Cooper's show. Substantially bulked up and affecting a believable Texas drawl, Cooper embodies Kyle's confidence, intensity and vulnerability."[105] American Sniper earned $547 million worldwide to become Cooper's highest-grossing live-action film and the third highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.[87][106] Cooper won an MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor; the film was nominated for Best Picture.[107][108] With these nominations, Cooper became the tenth actor in history to receive an Academy Award nomination for acting in three consecutive years.[a]

None of Cooper's films released in 2015 – Aloha, Burnt, or Joy – fared well at the box office.[87] He starred in Cameron Crowe's Aloha with Emma Stone and Rachel McAdams.[110] The project was the subject of controversy after the Media Action Network for Asian-Americans accused the filmmakers of whitewashing the cast.[111] Despite the backlash, he was nominated for Choice Movie Actor – Comedy at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards.[112] In John Wells' drama Burnt, Cooper played a chef who decides to regain his former glory after drug abuse takes a toll on his career. While the film was criticized for its "overdone clichés",[113] Jon Frosch of The Hollywood Reporter said: "[Cooper] gives a fully engaged performance that almost makes us want to forgive the movie's laziness. Almost."[114] His supporting role in the biopic Joy reunited him with David O. Russell and Lawrence.[115] In 2016, he had a voice cameo in the thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane and played a supporting part in War Dogs, co-produced under his and Todd Phillips's production company Joint Effort.[116][117] In 2017, Cooper again voiced Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.[118]

2018–present: Expansion to filmmaking

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After reprising the role of Rocket Raccoon in Avengers: Infinity War (2018),[119] Cooper directed his first film, A Star Is Born, a remake of the 1937 film of the same name. Cooper starred in the film as an established singer, Jackson Maine, whose romance with a woman named Ally (played by Lady Gaga) becomes strained after her career begins to overshadow his.[120] Having long aspired to direct a film, Cooper was keen on making a love story. People had warned him against directing a third remake, and he feared the film would end his directing career if it failed.[121] The film premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival in August 2018 and was released worldwide in October to critical acclaim.[122][123] On Cooper's direction, Owen Gleiberman of Variety wrote that "to say that [Cooper] does a good job would be to understate his accomplishment" and that he "gets right onto the high wire".[124] Brian Tallerico, writing for RogerEbert.com, said Cooper "does some of the best work of his career" and gives "an excellent performance", praising his singing abilities and chemistry with Gaga.[125] The film earned over $436 million at the box office against a production budget of $36 million.[126]

Cooper at the premiere of A Star Is Born in 2018. He starred, co-wrote, co-produced, directed, and contributed to its soundtrack.

Cooper spent nearly four years working on the project, including spending five days a week taking voice, piano, and guitar lessons for six months in preparation for the role.[127][128] He and Gaga co-wrote and produced most of the songs on the soundtrack for A Star Is Born, which she insisted they record live. Cooper undertook vocal training for 18 months to prepare, including with the help of vocal coach Roger Love.[129][130] The album contains elements of blues rock, country, and bubblegum pop.[131] Billboard says its lyrics are about wanting change, its struggle, love, romance, and bonding, describing the music as "timeless, emotional, gritty and earnest. They sound like songs written by artists who, quite frankly, are supremely messed up but hit to the core of the listener."[132] The album's release coincided with the film's, and it contains 34 tracks, including 19 original songs. It received generally positive reviews from critics;[133] Mark Kennedy of The Washington Post called it a "five-star marvel" and Ben Beaumont-Thomas of The Guardian termed it an "instant classics full of Gaga's emotional might".[131][134] Commercially, the soundtrack reached number one in the US, Ireland, and the UK.[135] The record's lead single, "Shallow", was released that September[136] and reached number one in the US, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, and the UK.[137]

For the film, Cooper received a National Board of Review Award for Best Director and two Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor in a Drama and Best Director.[138][139] Cooper earned two Grammy nominations for "Shallow": Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (winning the latter). The soundtrack as a whole received seven Grammy nominations across two different ceremonies.[140] At the 72nd British Academy Film Awards, A Star Is Born received seven nominations, five of which were for Cooper: Best Film, Best Direction, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Music, winning only the last of these. As a result, Cooper became the first person with five nominations in a single ceremony in BAFTA's history.[141] Cooper was also nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.[142] He later remarked he was "embarrassed" by his failure to gain a directing nomination at the ceremony.[143]

Cooper next reunited with Clint Eastwood in The Mule (2018), a crime film based on the life of World War II veteran Leo Sharp in which Cooper played a DEA agent.[144] In 2019, Cooper co-produced Todd Phillips's psychological thriller Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix.[145] It grossed over $1 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, and earned him nominations for an Academy Award for Best Picture and a BAFTA Award for Best Film.[146][147][148] Two years later, he dissolved his producing partnership with Phillips, and was not involved in the film's 2024 sequel.[149] Cooper returned as Rocket in Avengers: Endgame (2019), which briefly became the highest-grossing of all time.[150]

Both of Cooper's 2021 releases – the coming-of-age comedy drama Licorice Pizza and the psychological thriller Nightmare Alley – received critical acclaim,[151] but fared poorly at the box office.[152] In his eight-minute role as film producer Jon Peters in Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza, Jenelle Riley of Variety found Cooper to be a "scene-stealer". Riley wrote he "somehow manages to be both absurd and menacing. It's the rare scene that is almost too intense to watch, yet you also don't want it to end."[153] Nightmare Alley, an adaption of William Lindsay Gresham's namesake novel, cast Cooper as an ambitious carnival worker, for which he took boxing lessons and performed his first full frontal nude scene, which he found challenging. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film took a long time to finish.[154] Reviewing his films in 2021, critic Charles Bramesco opined Cooper gave "his most vulnerable and harrowing performance to date" in Nightmare Alley.[155] Cooper garnered a fourth nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture for producing the film.[156]

Cooper in 2023

Cooper voiced Rocket in the 2022 Disney+ series I Am Groot and special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and did so again in the 2023 film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.[157][158][159] The last of these focused on Rocket's traumatic past. It led Jackson Weaver of CBC News to term Cooper "one of the few genuinely talented live actor turned voice actors".[160] Cooper next directed, produced, and co-wrote Maestro (2023), a biographical drama about the relationship between composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre, in which he also portrayed Bernstein opposite Carey Mulligan's Montealegre.[161] He was hired by filmmaker Steven Spielberg to direct the project after a screening of A Star is Born.[162] Controversy arose over Cooper's use of a prosthetic nose to play Bernstein, which some considered an example of "Jewface".[163] Cooper was defended by both Bernstein's children and the Anti-Defamation League.[164][165] Reviewing the film for BBC Culture, Nicholas Barber wrote, "Maestro confirms what was suggested by Cooper's directorial debut, A Star Is Born. He has sky-high ambitions, and he has the technical virtuosity and big-hearted sincerity to fulfil those ambitions with flair".[166] He earned two more BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for his direction and performance, in addition to three more Academy Award nominations for his production, writing, and performance.[167][168][169] He also won another Grammy Award for the Maestro soundtrack.[170]

As of February 2025, Cooper will direct and work as a camera operator on the comedy film Is This Thing On? for Searchlight Pictures. He wrote its script with Will Arnett and Mark Chappell. It will star Arnett and Laura Dern, with Cooper appearing in a small role.[171] Also in 2025, Cooper had a cameo appearance as Jor-El, Superman's father, in the DC Universe film Superman.[172]

Cooper, opposite Margot Robbie, is set to star in a prequel to Ocean's Eleven, to be produced by Warner Brothers.[173]

Personal life

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Cooper speaking during a United Service Organizations tour in 2009

Cooper's early years in the entertainment industry were marred with difficulties. When his role in the second season of Alias was demoted to a minuscule part, he considered quitting show business.[174] His substance addiction and doubts about his career triggered thoughts of suicide.[175] Cooper credits his friend and fellow actor Will Arnett with helping him address his substance abuse and seek therapy.[176] Cooper says he has abstained from alcohol and drugs[177] since 2004, remarking that it would have destroyed his life.[8][178]

I was at a party and deliberately bashed my head on the concrete floor – like, 'Hey, look how tough I am!' And I came up, and blood dripped down. And then I did it again. I spent the night ... [in the] [h]ospital with a sock of ice, waiting for them to stitch me up. I was so concerned what you thought of me, how I was coming across, how I would survive the day. I always felt like an outsider. I just lived in my head. I realized I wasn't going to live up to my potential, and that scared the hell out of me. I thought, 'Wow, I'm actually gonna ruin my life; I'm really gonna ruin it.'

— Cooper, The Hollywood Reporter, September 2012[8]

Cooper became engaged to actress Jennifer Esposito in October 2006, and they married that December. In May 2007, she filed for divorce which was finalized in November.[179] Regarding their short marriage, he explained, "It was just something that happened. The good thing is, we both realized it ... Sometimes you just realize it."[180] Before his marriage to Esposito, he met Renée Zellweger while filming Case 39 in 2006. The media speculated about the nature of their relationship in 2009, when the film was released. They reportedly broke up in 2011.[181][182] He dated actress Zoe Saldaña from December 2011 to January 2013.[183] He subsequently began dating English model and actress Suki Waterhouse in March 2013; their relationship ended two years later.[184] Cooper was in a relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk from April 2015 to June 2019.[185][186] They have a daughter together, Lea de Seine, born in March 2017.[187][188] Cooper has been in a relationship with model Gigi Hadid since c. late 2023.[189]

Cooper and his family share a close bond. Two years after the death of his father from lung cancer in 2011, he relocated to Los Angeles with his mother.[190] He said that after his father's diagnosis "I was in a very lucky position because I was able to put everything on hold in all aspects of my life and completely focus on taking care of him." He has described the process of his father's treatment as "just simply overwhelming, incredibly stressful, complex and all consuming".[191] He has since supported organizations that help fight cancer.[191] In June 2014, he joined the board of directors for the charity Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a non-profit organization and summer camp that serves children with chronic illnesses and disabilities.[192] In April 2016, he participated in the launch of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy that works for cancer patients.[191] He served as an executive producer for Stand Up to Cancer's Fifth Biennial Telecast, a primetime fundraising special that aired in September.[193]

In 2009, Cooper took part in an Alzheimer's Association campaign that aimed to increase awareness about Alzheimer's disease.[194] He is also one of the members of the Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champions, an initiative launched for a similar purpose.[195] In 2015, Cooper spoke at The National Geographic Society for the group Got Your 6 to help ensure military veterans are better represented in popular culture.[196] Cooper is a member of the Democratic Party and attended the 2016 Democratic National Convention (when Hillary Clinton received the nomination for president) to hear then-president Barack Obama speak.[197] Following his role in American Sniper, he clarified his political affiliation for those who assumed he was a conservative and that he regards Barack Obama as "an incredible president".[198] Cooper signed a letter calling for decisive action to stop climate change and biodiversity loss.[199] He expressed solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip during the Gaza war. As part of a group called Artists4Ceasefire, he signed a letter urging President Joe Biden to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.[200]

Having grown up in Philadelphia, Cooper is a fan of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles and has made various appearances on behalf of the team besides his Silver Linings Playbook role. He voiced a snowball trying to make amends with Santa Claus in an ESPN promo which referenced an infamous incident from the 1968 Philadelphia Eagles season, and has joined owner Jeffrey Lurie in his box at games, including the Eagles' first Super Bowl victory in 2018.[201]

In 2025, Cooper opened a cheesesteak restaurant in New York City called Danny and Coop's with Philadelphia restaurateur Danny DiGiampietro.[202]

Media image and artistry

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The Hollywood Reporter's Bill Phelps describes Cooper as the "epitome of cool".[8] While his friends found him to be a "sweet, exceptionally open man with the defensive, insecure person" before his alcoholism, Brian Klugman (The Words' co-director and a childhood friend) says of him, "There's nobody who's better liked."[8] Todd Phillips (the director of The Hangover Trilogy) believes that Cooper's on-screen persona strongly contradicts with his personality. "He is very vulnerable – insecure is not the right word ... And there's a warmth to him you would never know."[8] Contrary to Phillips, Cooper believes that his personality relates to acting: "I enjoy people, that makes this profession a lot easier, and I can sleep anywhere. That's a skill."[9]

As part of a career analysis, Oliver Lyttelton of IndieWire observed that early in his career, Cooper was typecast as "weaselly boyfriends or best friends in mainstream comedies", but later emerged as one of Hollywood's most accomplished actors after starring in several successful films.[203] Cooper is known for appearing in a range of films;[204] Phelps credited him for "opt[ing] for the challenging and provocative, the small and interesting, risking the laid-back image that propelled him to fame".[8] The Daily Beast's Oliver Lyttelton similarly praised Cooper for stepping outside his comfort zone by accepting parts that might initially not seem like perfect matches.[205] Time magazine wrote of Cooper's craft: "It's hard to make people, especially your friends, forget who you are onscreen. But Bradley's that good."[206]

Cooper at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival

Cooper cites actor Daniel Day-Lewis as his favorite.[207] Films that had influences include the French romantic drama Hiroshima mon amour (1959), the coming-of-age feature The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962), the war films The Deer Hunter (1978) and Apocalypse Now (1979), The Elephant Man (1980), and comedies featuring Richard Pryor.[14] Reviewing his performances in Licorice Pizza and Nightmare Alley, critic Charles Bramesco likened Cooper's screen persona to Joseph Merrick, a severely deformed man in the Victorian era, whom Cooper played in the 2014 Broadway play The Elephant Man. Bramesco wrote:

[Merrick] declined external help and instead conjured a certain animalistic quality from within himself to be measured against his core humanity. That negotiation between civility and our baser impulses – the ego versus the id, for the psychoanalytically inclined – forms the foundation of Cooper's classical leading-man screen persona. One of our last true movie stars has spent the majority of his career reiterating the internal tension of the role he's clung to like Rosebud, coaxing out the troubled chaos from within put-together men.[155]

Cooper's sex appeal has been picked up by several media outlets, including People magazine, which named him Sexiest Man Alive in 2011.[208] He was initially uncomfortable with the accolade, but later found it funny.[9] In a June 2011 interview with Esquire, Cooper said, "Fall in love with my looks, fine, but stay with me for my talent."[209] Also that year, he was dubbed International Man of the Year by GQ and appeared in AskMen's 49 most influential men.[210][211] He ranked tenth on Empire's list of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars in 2013.[212] He was one of the highest-paid actors in the world from 2013 to 2015 and in 2019, earning $28 million, $46 million, $41.5 million, and $57 million, respectively.[213] Forbes ranked him first on their Celebrity 100: Ones To Watch list in 2013.[214] In 2014, 2015, and 2019, he was featured on Celebrity 100, a list based on the income and popularity of celebrities, as selected annually by Forbes.[215] Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2015.[206] Cooper's films have earned a total of $13 billion worldwide.[216]

Acting credits and awards

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Cooper has received one BAFTA,[217] one Screen Actors Guild Award, and three Grammy Awards. He has been nominated for twelve Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and one Tony Award. According to the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes and box-office website Box Office Mojo, Cooper's most critically and commercially successful films include Wedding Crashers (2005), The Hangover (2009), Limitless (2011), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), American Hustle (2013), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), American Sniper (2014) and A Star Is Born (2018).[87][218] Among his stage roles, he has appeared in a Broadway revival of The Elephant Man (2014–2015), for which he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.[98]

Awards and nominations received by Cooper's films
Year Title Academy Awards BAFTA Awards Golden Globe Awards
Nominations Wins Nominations Wins Nominations Wins
2018 A Star is Born 8 1 7 1 5 1
2023 Maestro 7 0 7 0 4 0

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Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975) is an American actor, filmmaker, producer, and occasional singer whose career spans television, independent films, and major blockbusters. Raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by a stockbroker father of Irish descent and an Italian-American mother who worked in the local NBC affiliate, Cooper initially pursued a degree in English from Georgetown University before earning a Master of Fine Arts from the Actors Studio Drama School at The New School. His early career included guest spots on shows like Sex and the City in 1999 and a role in the cult comedy Wet Hot American Summer (2001), but he achieved widespread recognition as Phil in the 2009 hit The Hangover, which grossed over $467 million worldwide and spawned sequels. Cooper's transition to dramatic roles earned him three consecutive Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in Silver Linings Playbook (2012), American Sniper (2014)—where he portrayed Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and contributed to the film's $547 million box office—and A Star Is Born (2018), which he co-wrote, directed, produced, and starred in opposite Lady Gaga, resulting in additional Oscar nods for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Song, alongside Grammy wins for "Shallow." His directorial debut expanded with Maestro (2023), a biographical drama about conductor Leonard Bernstein that he also produced and starred in, securing further Academy Award nominations including for Best Picture and Best Actor. These accomplishments, bolstered by voice work in films like Guardians of the Galaxy and production credits on projects such as Joker, underscore his versatility and commercial success in Hollywood.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Bradley Cooper was born Bradley Charles Cooper on January 5, 1975, in , , to Charles John Cooper, a of Irish descent, and Gloria Campano, of Italian descent. His parents raised him and his older sister, , in Jenkintown, a suburb just outside , after purchasing their family home there in 1970; Gloria Campano continues to reside in the property. The Cooper household reflected a blend of Irish and Italian cultural influences within a traditional Roman Catholic framework, with Gloria initially staying home to care for the children while commuted for work; she later took a position at a local affiliate. Cooper has described his upbringing as rooted in Philadelphia's working-class ethos, emphasizing strong family bonds and everyday routines like his father's post-work coaching of youth . Charles Cooper died on January 15, 2011, from , an event that Cooper has credited with deepening his appreciation for family proximity and influencing his choices. Despite professional demands, Cooper maintained close ties with his parents and sister, frequently citing their support as foundational to his development.

Education and early interests

Bradley Cooper graduated from , the oldest nonsectarian day school in the United States located in , in 1993. Following high school, he attended , his father's alma mater, for one year before transferring to . At Georgetown, Cooper majored in English and received a degree in 1997. After completing his undergraduate studies, Cooper enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts program at the Actors Studio Drama School, part of The New School in New York City, graduating in 2000. There, he developed his acting skills through intensive training, including performing the role of John Merrick from The Elephant Man for his graduate thesis. Prior to graduate school, Cooper had not formally studied acting, focusing instead on his English degree during college. As a child, Cooper displayed an early interest in cooking, often preparing meals for kindergarten friends by improvising with available refrigerator ingredients. His passion for performance emerged young as well, sparked by viewing films like The Elephant Man, which inspired dreams of Broadway acting by age 12. These interests, however, did not immediately direct his educational path toward the arts.

Career beginnings

Television and initial film roles (2001–2008)

Cooper began his professional acting career in television with a recurring role as Will Tippin, a newspaper reporter and close friend of the protagonist , in the ABC spy thriller series Alias, which premiered on September 30, 2001. He appeared in all 23 episodes of the first season and 21 episodes of the second, portraying a character who uncovers elements of Sydney's covert life and is subsequently imprisoned by the CIA for knowing classified information; his role was reduced after season 2 due to plot developments, though he returned for guest appearances in seasons 3, 4, and 5, totaling 37 episodes by the series' conclusion in May 2006. This role marked his first significant television exposure, following smaller guest spots in earlier shows like Sex and the City in 1999. In 2004, Cooper took on a recurring role as Tom Wexler-Graham, the stepfather figure and romantic interest to the boys' mother in the WB drama , which explored the lives of two brothers—one destined to become U.S. President—through present-day and flash-forward narratives; he appeared in 12 episodes across the single season that ran from September 2004 to May 2005. These television appearances provided steady work during his early years in , where he had relocated after completing his at the Actors Studio Drama School, establishing a foundation in dramatic and ensemble acting before transitioning more prominently to film. Cooper's film debut came in 2001 with the cult comedy , directed by , where he played the supporting role of Ben, a counselor at a dysfunctional ; he skipped his MFA graduation ceremony to film the low-budget production, which featured an including future stars like and and later gained a despite initial limited release. Subsequent early roles were minor, including Jeff in the direct-to-video romantic comedy (2002), Travis Paterson in the British (2002), and a small part as Gordon Pinella in the legal thriller (2002) starring and . By mid-decade, Cooper secured more visible supporting parts, such as Sack Lodge, the smug, steroid-using fiancé of Claire Cleary in the hit romantic comedy (2005), which grossed over $288 million worldwide and helped elevate his profile through comedic antagonism opposite and . He followed with Demo Perino, a roommate dispensing awkward advice, in the romantic comedy (2006), starring and , which earned $128 million at the despite mixed reviews. Later roles included brief appearances as a cowboy in the spoof comedy (2007), Trash in the rock band mockumentary The Rocker (2008) with , and Peter, a friend encouraging risk-taking, in Yes Man (2008) alongside , which grossed $225 million globally. Additionally, in 2008, he led the horror-thriller , playing photographer Leon Kaufman who investigates subway murders based on Barker's story; the film, directed by , received limited theatrical release and polarized critics but showcased Cooper in a darker, protagonist-driven capacity. These initial film outings, often in ensemble or supporting capacities, demonstrated versatility across and thriller genres but did not yet yield leading-man status, with and critical attention remaining modest compared to his later breakthroughs.

Breakthrough in comedy and drama (2009–2012)

Cooper achieved his breakthrough role in the comedy The Hangover, released on June 5, 2009, where he played Phil Wenneck, a middle school teacher who wakes up after a wild bachelor party in Las Vegas with amnesia and missing the groom. Directed by Todd Phillips, the film earned $277.3 million in North America and $467.5 million worldwide against a $35 million budget, marking a major commercial success and establishing Cooper as a leading man in comedy. Critics praised the ensemble chemistry, with the movie holding an audience score reflecting its enduring popularity as a raunchy hit. Following The Hangover, Cooper starred in the action-comedy in 2010 as Templeton "Faceman" Peck, alongside and others, in an adaptation of the 1980s television series. The film, released June 11, 2010, grossed $77.2 million domestically but underperformed internationally relative to expectations. He reprised his role as Phil in the sequel , released May 26, 2011, which again proved lucrative with $254.7 million in and $586.8 million worldwide, reinforcing his comedic appeal despite mixed reviews on originality. Transitioning toward drama, Cooper led the science fiction thriller Limitless, released March 18, 2011, portraying struggling writer Eddie Morra who gains superhuman abilities from a drug. The film opened to $18.9 million domestically and totaled $79.2 million in and $161.8 million globally on a $27 million budget, demonstrating his versatility in genre roles. Critics noted its fast-paced plot, though some highlighted ethical questions in its premise of cognitive enhancement. In 2012, Cooper delivered a dramatic performance as Pat Peoples, a man with released from a psychiatric facility, in directed by . Premiering at the on September 8, 2012, and released widely on November 21, the film earned Cooper an Academy Award nomination for , his first, for embodying the character's manic energy and vulnerability alongside . This role, drawn from Matthew Quick's novel, showcased Cooper's range, shifting from broad comedy to nuanced psychological drama and solidifying his transition to serious acclaim.

Rise to prominence

Leading roles and franchise involvement (2013–2017)

In 2013, Cooper concluded his involvement in the Hangover franchise with The Hangover Part III, directed by Todd Phillips, reprising his role as Phil Wenneck alongside Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms. Released on May 23, 2013, the action-comedy shifted from the series' traditional blackout structure to a road-trip quest to retrieve stolen gold from Mr. Chow, earning $362 million worldwide on a $103 million budget despite a 21% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Later that year, Cooper played FBI agent Richie DiMaso in David O. Russell's , a period crime film inspired by the operation, co-starring as con artist Irving Rosenfeld and as his partner Sydney Prosser. The film premiered on December 13, 2013, grossed $251 million globally against a $40 million budget, and secured ten Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Russell. Cooper's portrayal of the volatile, curly-haired agent contributed to the ensemble's critical acclaim, with the film holding a 92% score. Cooper's prominence escalated in 2014 with the lead role of , the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, in Clint Eastwood's biographical . To embody Kyle, Cooper gained approximately 40 pounds through intense training and consulted with the real sniper's family and SEAL teammates. Released on December 25, 2014, after a limited December 25 debut, the film grossed $547 million worldwide on a $59 million budget, becoming Eastwood's highest-grossing directorial effort and the top-earning war movie until surpassed. It earned six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and for Cooper, though some critics argued it simplified the Iraq War's complexities, a view Cooper countered by emphasizing the film's focus on veterans' struggles. That year, Cooper voiced the genetically engineered raccoon Rocket in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn, marking his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. Providing motion capture and voice work, Cooper delivered the character's sarcastic, foul-mouthed persona, helping propel the August 1, 2014, release to $773 million worldwide on a $170 million budget and a 91% Rotten Tomatoes rating. He reprised the role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, released May 5, 2017, which grossed $863 million globally and deepened Rocket's backstory amid team conflicts. In 2015, Cooper starred as brilliant but self-destructive chef Adam Jones in Burnt, directed by John Wells, depicting his quest for a third star in after overcoming drug addiction. Released October 30, 2015, the culinary drama received mixed reviews at 29% on for its clichéd narrative but showcased Cooper's intensity in high-stakes kitchen scenes.

Expansion into directing and music (2018–present)

Cooper's directorial debut, A Star Is Born (2018), marked his expansion into filmmaking behind the camera while integrating music as a core element. In the film, released on October 5, 2018, he directed, co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Roth and Will Fetters, produced, and starred as Jackson Maine, a fading country-rock musician whose romance with aspiring singer Ally (Lady Gaga) drives the narrative. The project featured original songs co-written by Cooper alongside Gaga, Mark Ronson, Diane Warren, and others, with Cooper performing vocals and learning guitar specifically for the role to achieve authentic live performances during filming. The soundtrack, emphasizing raw musical collaboration, propelled hits like "Shallow," which Cooper and Gaga performed live at the 91st Academy Awards on February 24, 2019. The film's music received critical acclaim, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Shallow" and the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music, contributing to its commercial success with a global of over $436 million against a $36 million budget. Cooper's multifaceted involvement demonstrated his commitment to blending acting, directing, and musical performance, drawing from real-world inspirations like his prior interest in live music and collaborations. Building on this foundation, Cooper directed and starred in Maestro (2023), a biographical drama chronicling composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein's life and marriage to Felicia Montealegre. Joining the project in 2018 after Martin Scorsese's departure, Cooper co-wrote the script with Josh Singer and underwent six years of intensive training to conduct orchestras authentically, consulting with Metropolitan Opera music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and performing live with the London Symphony Orchestra for key scenes, such as the Ely Cathedral sequence depicting Bernstein's rendition of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. The film's score incorporates Bernstein's compositions, underscoring themes of artistic passion and personal tumult, and earned a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. In 2025, Cooper directed Is This Thing On?, starring and , which premiered as the closing film of the 63rd on October 10, 2025, further solidifying his directing career while maintaining ties to performance-driven storytelling. His music engagements have continued through these projects, reflecting a sustained evolution from into creative control over narrative and auditory elements.

Other professional ventures

Producing and music contributions

Bradley Cooper entered film production in the early 2010s, initially serving as an executive producer on the science fiction thriller Limitless (2011), in which he also starred. He expanded his producing role with credits on ensemble dramas such as Silver Linings Playbook (2012), American Hustle (2013), and American Sniper (2014), collaborating with directors like David O. Russell and Clint Eastwood on projects that collectively earned multiple Academy Award nominations. Cooper co-produced the psychological thriller Joker (2019), which grossed over $1 billion worldwide and received 11 Oscar nominations. In 2021, he launched a production label with a first-look deal at Warner Bros., announcing Hyperion as its debut project, a film adaptation of a historical novel. Cooper's producing work intersected with directing in A Star is Born (2018), a musical drama he co-wrote, directed, and produced, which earned eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. He repeated this multifaceted role in Maestro (2023), a biographical drama about composer Leonard Bernstein that he co-wrote, directed, and produced under a Netflix first-look deal, earning seven Oscar nominations. For Maestro, Cooper prepared by studying conducting for six years to authentically portray Bernstein's musical leadership. In music, Cooper's contributions center on A Star is Born, where he performed vocals after 18 months of training to embody country-rock musician Jackson Maine, including live recordings for key scenes. He received co-writing and producing credits on soundtrack tracks like "Shallow," a duet with Lady Gaga that won the Oscar for Best Original Song and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks. The full soundtrack, featuring original songs co-produced by Cooper alongside collaborators like Lukas Nelson, sold over 2.5 million copies in the U.S. and generated billions of streams. His involvement extended to curating authentic performances, drawing inspiration from real musicians like Nelson for the film's rock elements. Cooper also contributed to the Maestro soundtrack by overseeing performances of Bernstein's works, including conducting sequences filmed with the New York Philharmonic.

Upcoming projects

Bradley Cooper is directing and producing Is This Thing On?, a comedy-drama starring as Alex, a stand-up navigating and a crumbling marriage, alongside and others. The film, inspired by elements from British comedian John Bishop's life experiences with career and personal transitions, premiered as the closing night selection at the 2025 New York Film Festival on October 12, 2025, and is scheduled for limited theatrical release on December 19, 2025, distributed by . In October 2025, Cooper entered negotiations to star opposite in an untitled prequel to the franchise, set in 1960s Europe and directed by . The project, produced by Warner Bros., explores the origins of the heist ensemble prior to the events of the 1960 film, with no release date announced. Cooper is attached to lead Best of Enemies, a spy thriller co-starring , based on the book detailing the unlikely friendship between CIA operative Jack Platt (to be played by Cooper) and KGB agent Gennady Vasilenko. Acquired by in December 2023 following a bidding war, the film remains in development with no confirmed director or production timeline as of October 2025.

Personal life

Relationships and marriages

Cooper was previously married to actress . The couple began dating in February 2006, became engaged in October of that year, and wed on December 21, 2006, in a in the south of . Their marriage lasted approximately four months before they separated, with the union annulled in April 2007. Following the divorce, Cooper was linked to several high-profile women. He dated actress from 2009 to 2011. In 2009, he was also romantically involved with singer . Brief relationships followed with actress in 2011 and actress Zoe Saldana in 2012. From 2013 to 2015, he dated British model and actress . In April 2015, Cooper began a relationship with Russian model , which became his longest to date. The pair welcomed a daughter, Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper, on March 9, 2017. They separated in 2019 but have maintained an amicable co-parenting arrangement, with Cooper crediting the experience with Lea as transformative for his personal growth. Cooper's more recent relationships include brief links to actress and political aide in 2022. Since October 5, 2023, he has been in a relationship with model , introduced through Shayk; the couple has been seen together publicly and at family events. As of 2025, they continue to date steadily.

Family and parenthood

Bradley Cooper was born to Charles John Cooper, a of Irish descent who worked for Merrill Lynch and died in 2011 at age 71, and Gloria Campano, a woman of Italian descent whose parents were immigrants from and who was employed by a local affiliate. Cooper has one older sister, . Cooper and his former partner, model , welcomed a daughter, Lea de Seine Shayk Cooper, on March 21, 2017. Following their separation in 2019, Cooper and Shayk have maintained an amicable co-parenting arrangement, eschewing nannies and integrating Lea into their professional travel schedules, with Shayk stating they "both take Lea everywhere with us." Cooper has credited fatherhood with providing essential purpose, remarking in 2021 that he "wouldn't be alive" without it, amid his history of recovery.

Health challenges and recovery

Bradley Cooper has spoken publicly about his struggles with and alcohol during his twenties, which he described as nearly fatal. He achieved at age 29 in 2004, marking over 20 years of recovery as of 2025. Cooper credited a confrontation from actor in 2004, who pointed out his deteriorating condition during a chance meeting, as the catalyst for seeking help. Prior to sobriety, Cooper's addiction exacerbated professional setbacks, including losing a job and sustaining an injury, amid a cycle of substance misuse that he later reflected had left him in a state of about his functionality. He has attributed his career breakthrough to the clarity and discipline gained post-recovery, stating that provided the foundation for his Hollywood success. Cooper incorporated elements of his personal experience into his portrayal of an alcoholic musician in the 2018 film A Star Is Born, drawing from the progression of he observed in himself. Ongoing maintenance of sobriety has involved therapy and the responsibilities of fatherhood; Cooper noted that the birth of his daughter Lea in 2017 with Irina Shayk fundamentally shifted his perspective, reinforcing his commitment to abstinence. He has also discussed physical tolls from work, such as chronic back pain incurred from contorting his body to portray Joseph Merrick in the 2014 Broadway revival of The Elephant Man, which required daily use of an inversion table for relief. Despite these challenges, Cooper has emphasized that his recovery from addiction remains the pivotal health achievement, crediting it with preserving his life and enabling sustained professional output.

Controversies

Depiction in Maestro and cultural representation debates

In the 2023 Netflix biographical film , which Bradley Cooper directed and starred in as composer and conductor , Cooper employed extensive prosthetics, including a prominent nose prosthesis, to replicate Bernstein's physical features across different life stages. The decision aimed for visual accuracy, as Cooper later stated that without it, "it just didn’t look right" in test footage, emphasizing the necessity for authenticity in portraying the Jewish musician's distinctive profile. Bernstein's children explicitly endorsed this approach, stating on August 16, 2023, that Cooper "chose to do it in order to achieve the authenticity which we knew he would want to get right," and affirmed it as "the only way" to honor their father's image after reviewing makeup tests. The prosthetic sparked controversy shortly after the film's release on , 2023, with critics accusing Cooper of and invoking "Jewface"—a term for non-Jewish s using exaggerated Jewish stereotypes in makeup. Comedian publicly condemned it, tweeting that no defense would make the "stupid fake nose" acceptable, framing it as unnecessary of Jewish features. Similarly, author and others argued it evoked historical tropes of hooked noses, questioning why a non-Jewish like Cooper (who has no Jewish heritage) was cast in the role despite available Jewish performers. The countered these claims, distinguishing the prosthetic from past by noting its basis in accurate replication rather than exaggeration, and highlighting that such techniques are standard in biopics to avoid distracting audiences from resemblance. Cooper addressed the backlash on November 21, 2023, during a interview, revealing he had contemplated forgoing the prosthetic but proceeded after realizing its absence undermined the portrayal's credibility; he anticipated criticism either way, stating, "If I didn’t do it, there would be people going, ‘Why didn’t you?’" This incident fueled wider debates on cultural representation in Hollywood, particularly the casting of non-Jewish in Jewish roles—a practice with precedents like as or non-Jewish performers in adaptations, yet increasingly scrutinized amid demands for ethnic authenticity. Proponents of the prosthetic argued it prioritized biographical fidelity over , while detractors saw it as emblematic of broader insensitivity to minority self-representation, though Bernstein's family support underscored that objections often overlooked direct stakeholder approval. The controversy did not derail the film's release, which premiered at the on October 2, 2023, but highlighted tensions between and evolving norms on ethnic depiction.

Public statements and media scrutiny

Bradley Cooper's attendance at the , where he appeared on the night featuring Barack Obama's speech, elicited backlash from conservative audiences who associated him with the pro-military portrayal of in [American Sniper](/page/American Sniper) (2014). In a subsequent interview on The Late Late Show, Cooper expressed surprise at the criticism, stating he "was not expecting" it despite his limited prior political visibility. This event highlighted perceptions of Cooper as politically aligned with Democrats, diverging from expectations tied to his film roles. In October and November 2020, Cooper released announcements urging voters to participate in the , emphasizing in-person voting and declaring that "human decency is riding on this election." These statements, delivered amid a polarized contest between and , reinforced scrutiny from right-leaning commentators who viewed them as partisan endorsements, though Cooper framed them as non-specific calls for . Cooper has faced media criticism for comments on his directing approach during the promotion of (2023), where he revealed a policy of banning s on set to maintain cast and crew energy, stating, "Your energy dips the minute you put your a-- in the ." This "militant" stance, as described in reports, drew accusations of creating harsh working conditions, amplifying broader award-season narratives portraying Cooper as overly ambitious or demanding. Similar scrutiny arose from his candid admissions in interviews about initial postpartum emotions toward his daughter, born in 2017, where he confessed uncertainty about immediate love, which some outlets highlighted as uncomfortable or revealing of personal vulnerabilities. Throughout his career, Cooper's openness about —achieved around age 29 after struggles with —has been a recurring theme in public statements, with him describing himself as "utterly militant" about maintaining it. Media coverage has generally praised this transparency for destigmatizing recovery, though it intersects with over his professional intensity, as seen in defenses of films like against political critiques that he argued distracted from the work's core message. Such disclosures have contributed to a public image blending vulnerability with determination, occasionally fueling tabloid narratives of a "tragic downfall" tied to unrelenting ambition rather than substantive . Bradley Cooper has faced criticism for the significant age disparities in several of his romantic relationships, particularly with younger women. His two-year relationship with model , which began in 2013 when Cooper was 38 and Waterhouse was 21, drew scrutiny for the 17-year gap, with public photos of the couple reading Vladimir Nabokov's —a centered on an man's obsession with a 12-year-old girl—amplifying perceptions of unease among observers. Similarly, his ongoing relationship with model , started in October 2023 when Cooper was 48 and Hadid was 28, has prompted debates over their 20-year age difference, with commentators labeling it a "red flag" and questioning the dynamics given Cooper's established career and Hadid's relative youth in Hollywood circles. Former partners have publicly expressed negative views of Cooper's interpersonal conduct. Actress , married to Cooper from December 2006 to April 2007, described him as "cold" and "mean" in reflections on their brief union, attributing the quick dissolution to his demeanor. Actress Zoë Saldaña, who dated Cooper from 2000 to 2001, accused him of disrespect during their time together, citing instances where he undermined her professionally. Waterhouse later shaded Cooper in interviews, implying challenges in dating actors and avoiding direct praise for their past, while recent reports have portrayed his behavior toward Hadid as rude, including dismissive actions at public events despite their busy schedules. Additional controversy arose from perceived overlap in Cooper's relationships, notably rumors of an affair with A Star Is Born co-star in 2018, which strained his then-partnership with and fueled tabloid speculation of infidelity amid their eventual 2019 split. These accounts, often amplified by gossip outlets like Nicki Swift, highlight patterns of short-lived or tumultuous pairings, though Cooper has not publicly responded to the relational critiques beyond focusing on co-parenting his daughter with Shayk.

Public image and critical reception

Artistic versatility and commercial impact

Bradley Cooper's artistic versatility is evident in his transitions across film genres, from comedic supporting roles in (2005) and (2006) to leading comedic performances in (2009), (2011), and (2013). He shifted to dramatic roles, including the bipolar Pat Solitano in (2012), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for , and the real-life sniper in (2014). Cooper extended his range into directing and musical performance with A Star Is Born (2018), where he portrayed country-rock singer Jackson Maine, co-wrote songs, and handled the film's direction, demonstrating proficiency in emotional depth and music-driven storytelling. His sophomore directorial effort, (2023), further showcased biographical drama skills as he embodied composer , blending acting with behind-the-scenes creative control. Commercially, Cooper's films have generated substantial box-office revenue, with his non-MCU projects alone including high earners like The Hangover Part III at $362 million worldwide and A Star Is Born exceeding $436 million globally. The Hangover trilogy collectively propelled his marketability, with the original entry grossing approximately $470 million, establishing him as a reliable draw for R-rated comedies. Overall, his starring roles in 24 films have amassed over $2.1 billion in grosses, underscoring a sustained commercial impact driven by genre-spanning appeal. While Maestro achieved limited theatrical earnings of under $1 million, its Netflix distribution amplified reach beyond traditional box office metrics.)

Awards recognition and perceived snubs

Bradley Cooper has received widespread awards recognition for his acting, producing, directing, and screenwriting across multiple films, accumulating 12 Academy Award nominations without a win as of 2024, alongside six Golden Globe nominations and three Grammy Awards. His breakthrough critical acclaim came with Silver Linings Playbook (2012), earning an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, followed by another for Best Supporting Actor in American Hustle (2013). For A Star Is Born (2018), which he directed, co-wrote, produced, and starred in, Cooper secured Oscar nominations for Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay (shared with Eric Roth and Will Fetters), while the film garnered eight total nominations, including Best Picture and Best Original Song for "Shallow" (with Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wyatt); it won the BAFTA for Best Original Music. In 2024, Maestro (2023), which Cooper directed, co-wrote (with Josh Singer), produced, and starred in as Leonard Bernstein, received seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Sound, though it won none; the soundtrack earned a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Perceived snubs have centered on Cooper's directing work, particularly the 's omission of a Best Director nomination for A Star Is Born, his feature debut, despite the film's commercial success (grossing over $436 million worldwide) and eight acting-branch nods. Cooper publicly expressed feeling "embarrassed" by the directing snub in a 2019 interview with , stating it was his initial reaction before shifting focus to gratitude for the other recognitions. Industry commentary has highlighted this as a notable oversight, with Cooper later recounting an unnamed prominent director confronting him at a 2018 event, questioning his seven total Oscar nominations to date and implying they were undeserved, to which Cooper responded confrontationally. For , while nominated for and producing (via Best Picture), the lack of a directing nod—despite predecessors like A Star Is Born—and zero wins from seven nominations fueled discussions of Cooper as "overdue," positioning him among the most-nominated living performers without an Oscar at age 49. Critics have attributed such patterns to preferences for certain biographical styles or voter fatigue with multi-hyphenate campaigns, though Cooper's films have consistently earned precursor nods from groups like the Directors Guild.

Criticisms of work and persona

Some critics and commentators have characterized Bradley Cooper's acting as overrated, contending that his success derives more from physical appeal and charm than from substantive dramatic range. In analyses of his roles, performances in films such as (2012) were deemed overshadowed by co-star Jennifer Lawrence's work, while (2013) emphasized stylistic elements like wigs over his contributions, and (2012) was viewed as a role any competent actor could have handled adequately. Cooper's portrayal of Phil Wenneck in trilogy (2009–2013) drew retrospective criticism for exemplifying toxic masculinity, with the character's reckless behavior reinforcing the series' reliance on dated humor involving , homophobia, and ethnic stereotypes, which some reviewers argue normalized frat-boy excess without meaningful . The culinary drama Burnt (2015) received mixed-to-negative reviews, with audiences and critics faulting Cooper's depiction of an abrasive chef as unlikable and the narrative as contrived, prompting Cooper himself to describe developing resilience against such feedback. Regarding his persona, Cooper has encountered accusations of diva-like behavior, such as during a 2013 promotional event for The Hangover Part III in Brazil, where co-star Zach Galifianakis withdrew from a cliffside appearance amid rumors of Cooper's demanding attitude, leading to tabloid portrayals of interpersonal tensions on set. Certain industry figures have voiced personal grievances; expressed offense in 2018 over not being offered a cameo in Cooper's A Star Is Born, despite prior consultations. His ex-wife , in her 2014 memoir, alluded to their four-month marriage (2006–2007) as marked by cold manipulation and an abrupt end, implying emotional unavailability. Musician publicly derided Cooper in 2018 tweets as a "beige demon" for his musician character in A Star Is Born, reflecting broader sentiments among some cultural commentators of his persona as blandly ambitious. Analyses of Cooper's career have portrayed his public image as one of relentless Oscar-seeking intensity, with observers noting a pattern of perceived neediness and over-preparation that borders on , as evidenced by admissions of early-career obsession with negative reviews and subsequent defenses of his "thick-skinned" evolution.

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