Like, what?". They also spent months preparing and building their relationship and connection because he wanted the movie to be as authentic as possible. He realized his days on Alias were numbered, and the show wouldn't be his ticket to stardom — it was merely a dead end. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. He then compared her to a “plutonium.” He called Lady Gaga’s agent and asked for a meeting. Bradley Cooper Has Nothing To Do With Lady Gaga’s New Romance, Bradley Cooper’s Ex Irina Shayk Spotted With Mystery Man, Michigan Milita Group Embraced Conspiracy Theories, Trump Targets Iran Banks, Seeking Crippling Blow As Term Ends, Facebook Bars Deceptive Campaign From Pro-Trump Group, Hurricane Delta Strengthens To Category 3 On US Approach, Carnival Is ‘Hopeful’ US Cruises Will Resume In 2020, Marketing vs. '”, He continued, “There are some moments where she looks just like my father. Cooper attended the opening of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at Sean Parker’s house in Los Angeles. "I thought, 'Wow, I'm actually gonna ruin my life; I'm really gonna ruin it.'". However, like many people who seem to outwardly enjoy a great deal of fame and success, his personal life has been marked by struggles. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk Split After 4 Years Together. Representatives for the former couple did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Cookies help us deliver our Services. It's understandable that he would want to maintain some privacy about these very personal struggles — however, he's been open about the impact that his addictions had on his career. With Cooper's impressive accolades and the success of his first directing effort with A Star is Born, it's safe to say that he's probably thankful that he never gave up on acting — and if his career until now is any guide, he'll undoubtedly continue to make his mark on the entertainment industry for years to come. While we could spend time focusing on his hottest roles, his funniest impressions, or the adorable love he has for his mom, we'd rather just zero in on what could arguably be his best feature: those piercing blue eyes! He struggled with his emotional health, and he wondered whether or not he would be able to find his real "big break.". The two began dating in 2015 and share one daughter together. However, a source told PEOPLE at the time that raising their child is more important than getting married. Bradley Cooper was overwhelmed after meeting Lady Gaga for the first time. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? He also felt that people underestimated his ability to break out of acting and move into directing, and this attitude frustrated him.