Kapanlagi.com - Bradley Cooper attracts public attention through his latest film, Maestro. Thanks to Maestro, he received much praise and also several Oscar nominations. The film is his second directorial work. Cooper, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on January 5, 1975.
Cooper is one of the few actors who have received consecutive Oscar nominations. He achieved this feat through Silver Linings Playbook (2013), American Hustle (2014), American Sniper (2015), A Star Is Born (2018), and Maestro (2023).
1. Want to Join the Military
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According to The Things, Bradley Cooper's portrayal of Chris Kyle in American Sniper (2014) is considered one of his best roles. He succeeded in the role because Cooper had a strong desire to be part of the military.
Since he was young, he has been obsessed with the army and everything related to the military. He even begged his father to allow him to enter the military academy, but his request was rejected by his father.
2. Suffering from Cholesteatoma
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Bradley Cooper suffers from cholesteatoma in his ear and it punctures his eardrum when he started learning to dive at a young age.
3. Former Presenter
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Bradley Cooper was once a presenter for the travel show titled Globe Trekker (2000), which took him to Peru and Croatia.
4. Acting Debut
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His acting career began when he appeared as a guest star in the fourth episode of the second season of Sex & the City.
5. Playing the Role of a Cook
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Cooper has twice portrayed the role of a cook, in Kitchen Confidential and Burnt. According to Marcus Wareing, the Michelin-starred chef who served as his cooking coach in the film, Cooper was already familiar with the kitchen before the training began.
Cooper was raised in an Italian family that loved cooking. His grandmother was an exceptional cook. She helped her grandmother in making pasta traditionally, such as cavatelli and ravioli.
6. Once Worked as a Hotel Doorman
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While studying at the New School in New York City, USA, Bradley Cooper once worked as a doorman at Morgans Hotel.
7. Can Speak French
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According to People, Bradley Cooper caught public attention when speaking in French during an interview. He revealed that he started learning French after hearing it for the first time in the classic film Chariots of Fire. Additionally, he also lived in France for six months.
8. Willing to Shape His Body for a Film Role
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According to Insider, Cooper had to gain weight with muscles for his role in American Sniper. He added 18 kilograms to his body weight to gain muscle mass. He consumed 5,000 calories per day and trained with a trainer.
After filming American Sniper, he switched to the lead role in the Broadway show The Elephant Man. Cooper's drastic transformation required a strict diet maintained by consuming pumpkin soup during workouts.
9. Rumored Engagement with Gigi Hadid
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According to sources, friends and family of Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid are hoping for their engagement soon. "Everything is going well with Gigi and Bradley, and they are truly happy in their relationship," said a source to ET.
"Their friends and family are really hoping for their engagement soon, but they also know that they have their own path and timing." The source added that the couple has indeed discussed their future.
10. Netizens are also curious about this topic
How much does Bradley Cooper get paid for Maestro?
Cooper wrote, directed, and starred in Maestro as composer Leonard Bernstein. Although the exact amount of his salary is unknown, Parade estimated it to be around $20 million to $30 million.
Is Lady Gaga married to Bradley Cooper?
He is linked to several high-profile celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez and Zoe Saldana. In 2019, there were reports that he had a romantic relationship with his co-star in A Star Is Born, Lady Gaga. However, both of them admitted that they never dated.
How many children does Bradley Cooper have?
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk are committed parents. The Oscar-nominated actor and the Sports Illustrated model started dating in 2015 and welcomed their first and only child, a daughter named Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper, in 2017.
How did Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper meet?
The source explained that Gigi was introduced to Bradley by Irina and their friends in the industry. Gigi and Irina had already been acquainted for several years while working together, and Gigi and Bradley had spent time together before, but always in a social setting of friendship.
Is Bradley Cooper currently in a relationship?
December 2023: A source told PEOPLE that the relationship between Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid is becoming "more serious." Two months after Cooper and Hadid were spotted together in N.Y.C., a source told PEOPLE that the couple's relationship is "going well".
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