Bradley Cooper was spotted enjoying some quality father-daughter time with his seven-year-old daughter, Lea, during a casual stroll through the bustling streets of New York City. The doting dad held hands with his little girl as they ventured out on Monday.
The Maestro actor, known for his versatile roles and captivating performances, kept a low profile in a partially unbuttoned black shirt with intricate white embroidery. However, it was his unique beard that truly stood out, with a distinct unshaved area below his bottom lip.
Bradley Cooper, 49, enjoyed a heartwarming outing with his daughter, Lea, seven, in New York City.
All eyes were on Cooper’s unique facial hair, which featured a distinct unshaved area below his bottom lip.
Cooper, 49, paired his shirt with classic light blue denim jeans and tan Air Jordan sneakers, a stylish yet comfortable choice for the day. At times, he shielded his eyes from the bright sunshine with a pair of shades.
The devoted dad held his daughter’s hand as they navigated the busy city, carrying her backpack over his shoulder. Cooper has previously opened up about the transformative power of fatherhood, expressing that it has brought “glorious colors” to his life.
In a 2022 interview on the SmartLess podcast, he shared, “Fatherhood is… everything changed. Every single thing is absolutely shaded by, or brought into glorious colors, by the fact that I get to be a father to a wonderful human being.”
The star further elaborated on the joy of parenthood, comparing it to breakthroughs in his career. “You have like 40 of those moments every day with your kid, that are that level of joy,” he added.
Cooper has also been candid about the challenges of connecting with his daughter shortly after her birth, revealing in a February interview on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepherd that he initially felt detached.
Cooper kept it casual with a black button-up shirt, light blue denim jeans, and tan Air Jordan sneakers.
The Oscar-nominated star shares Lea with his ex-partner, supermodel Irina Shayk, whom he dated from 2015 until their split in 2019.
He confessed, “The first eight months—I don’t even know if I really love the kid. It’s dope. It’s cool. I’m watching this thing morph.” However, he eventually experienced a profound shift in his emotions, stating, “And then all of a sudden, it’s like, no question.”
The A Star Is Born actor also shared his perspective on the impact of parenthood, saying, “I’m not sure I’d be alive if I wasn’t a dad. I just needed someone to say, like, ‘We’re gonna drop this massive anchor.'”
He likened the experience to finding stability amidst chaos, explaining, “I’m like, ‘Why? We’re speeding! I just got an upgrade on the boat, and I know where the wind’s coming in.’ They’re like, ‘No, no, no, there’s a tsunami coming in, and you need an anchor, and we’re gonna drop it.'”
Cooper’s heartwarming outing with his daughter comes on the heels of a romantic date night with his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, 29. The couple, who were first linked in October 2023, enjoyed an intimate dinner at the trendy hotspot, Forgione.
They were joined by close friends and were spotted sharing affectionate moments, including cozying up and exchanging kisses. The pair largely keep their relationship low-key but have been spotted on various occasions spending time together.
Cooper recently opened up about his initial difficulties connecting with his daughter, Lea, after her birth.
The actor’s latest outing with his daughter follows a memorable date night with his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, earlier last week.
Their dinner included an ‘impromptu’ magic show by Josh Beckerman, also known as the ‘Foodie Magician,’ who happened to be dining at the same restaurant. The couple has been spotted on several occasions since they were first linked, including a romantic dinner in March where they shared a kiss.
They also attended the Broadway show Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street together that same month. In May, Cooper and Hadid joined Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Paris, an experience the NFL star described as “a blast.”
Kelce raved about the concert on his New Heights podcast, saying, “I had a blast at Tay’s show, the new rendition of the Eras Tour—I suggest everyone go see it… It’s absolutely unbelievable, I enjoyed every bit of it.”
He also mentioned the enjoyable company, adding, “I got to see Gigi and Bradley Cooper. BC, big Coop. We were all in the suite having a blast.”