Bradley Cooper may have been dubbed one of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Men Alive, but he has often downplayed his romantic persona. In 2011, he shared with PEOPLE, “If you’re a single man in this industry, people assume you’re a player.”
Cooper’s marriage to actress Jennifer Esposito in 2006 ended after less than a year. Over the years, his romantic connections with high-profile women, such as Jennifer Lopez and Zoe Saldaña, have drawn public attention.
In 2019, rumors linked him with A Star Is Born co-star Lady Gaga, though both denied any romantic involvement. His most publicized relationship was with Irina Shayk, with whom he shares a daughter, Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper.
Despite their 2019 breakup, they have maintained a positive co-parenting relationship. Recently, Cooper has been romantically involved with model Gigi Hadid.
Jennifer Esposito: A Short-Lived Marriage
In 2006, Cooper and Jennifer Esposito sparked dating rumors when they were seen together at a Golden Globes party.
They married that December, but the union lasted only four months before Esposito filed for divorce in May 2007. Reflecting on the split, Cooper later remarked, “Sometimes you just realize it.”
Renée Zellweger: A Serious Connection
Cooper and Zellweger met while filming Case 39 in 2006, and by 2009, they were dating. Their relationship progressed quickly, with Zellweger spending holidays with Cooper’s family. By 2011, they parted ways but remained amicable, later reconnecting at the 2020 Academy Awards.
Jennifer Lopez: A Brief Encounter
In 2011, Cooper and Lopez were spotted dining together in New York City. While they described it as a business meeting, speculation grew when they were later seen together in Los Angeles.
Lopez later offered Cooper advice before his Oscars performance of “Shallow,” encouraging him to focus on delivering the song.
Zoe Saldaña: On and Off Romance
Cooper and Saldaña met on the set of The Words and were first seen together in 2012. Their relationship involved spending time with Cooper’s mother and attending events together. However, the pair ended things for good by early 2013.
Suki Waterhouse: A Low-Key Relationship
In 2013, Cooper began dating British model Suki Waterhouse. The couple kept their romance mostly private, attending events like the SAG Awards and White House dinners.
By 2015, their relationship ended, though they remained friendly and were seen together after the Oscars that year.
Irina Shayk: A Deep Bond
Cooper and Shayk started dating in 2015, and their relationship soon became serious. In 2017, they welcomed their daughter, Lea, which Cooper described as life-changing. Though they separated in 2019, they have stayed close as co-parents and continue to spend time together.
Huma Abedin: A Brief Connection
In 2022, Cooper was linked to political staffer Huma Abedin after meeting through Anna Wintour. While their romance appeared promising initially, it fizzled later that year, coinciding with Cooper’s rekindling of his bond with Shayk.
Gigi Hadid: A Budding Romance
In October 2023, Cooper and Hadid were first seen together after dining in New York City. Insiders described their dynamic as casual but promising.
By December, sources suggested their relationship had grown more serious, though both remain focused on their families and careers.