Supermodel Gigi Hadid recently opened up about her budding relationship with actor Bradley Cooper, highlighting how he has inspired her to embrace her passion for theater. Their connection, which Hadid describes as “very romantic and happy,”has flourished since they initially met.
In an interview with Vogue released on March 11, Gigi Hadid shared insights into her romance with Cooper. The couple’s paths crossed at a birthday celebration for a mutual friend’s child, marking the beginning of their journey together. Reflecting on her newfound interest in the arts, Hadid praised Cooper’s influence:
“Bradley has opened me up to going to the theater more, and that’s something that’s so nice to bring back into my life.”
As they navigate their romance, Hadid emphasized the importance of maintaining privacy despite their public personas. She discussed the challenges of dating in the spotlight:
“You want to give yourself a normal experience of dating, and even for my friends who aren’t public figures, that’s hard. Where do you go? And, what? You just start talking to people? And then there’s another added layer of privacy and security. You want to believe that people are going to have your back and not call TMZ or go on Deuxmoi or whatever, but you just don’t know.”
Rumors of Hadid and Cooper dating first began to circulate in October 2023 when the two were spotted dining at Via Carota in New York City. Since then, they have been seen together at various locations, including Los Angeles, London, and during a vacation in Italy.
Gigi Hadid officially acknowledged their relationship in an October 2024 interview with Entertainment Tonight, although they have yet to make a public statement about attending an event together on the red carpet.
Feeling Fortunate: Gigi Hadid Reflects on Her Relationship with Bradley Cooper
During her interview with Vogue, Hadid expressed her gratitude for finding such a supportive partner in Cooper. She stated:
“I think just getting to the point where knowing what you want and deserve in a relationship is essential and then to find someone that is in a place in their life where they know what they want and deserve. And you both do work separately to come together and be the best partner that you can be. I just feel really lucky.”
Moreover, Hadid shared her admiration for Cooper’s creative process and the encouragement he provides:
“I respect him so much as a creative, and I feel that he gives so much to me: encouragement and, just, belief. For those people you admire to encourage you, it can create so much belief in yourself. Like, what’s the worst thing if I auditioned for this? You jump and take the leap.”
In her October 2024 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Hadid also mentioned Cooper’s support during significant events, acknowledging that although he couldn’t attend the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in person, he was still cheering for her from home.
Cooper was reportedly involved with his daughter, Lea De Seine, during that time, sharing parenting responsibilities with his ex-partner, Irina Shayk, with whom he dated from 2015 to 2019. Meanwhile, Hadid is also a mother to four-year-old Khai, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik, with whom she was in a relationship from 2015 to 2021.