- Bradley Cooper is an actor and director who has become a household name thanks to his tremendous film success.
- Cooper didn't always want to be an actor — he actually wanted to be a ninja at some point.
- In 2011, Cooper was dubbed People's Sexiest Man Alive.
- Cooper is dating and has a daughter with model Irina Shayk.
Ever since "A Star Is Born" hit theaters this past fall, Bradley Cooper's media presence has been pretty much nonstop. The triple threat actor, director, and musician has made headlines recently thanks to the avalanche of award nominations he's receiving for the film.
Of course, this isn't the first time we've seen him. Bradley Cooper has been navigating Hollywood for the better part of the last twenty years. He is perhaps most known for his roles in "The Hangover" series, "Silver Linings Playbook, "Guardians of the Galaxy," and "American Sniper."
Here is everything you need to know about the A-lister to watch this awards season.
When he was a kid, he dreamed about being a ninja.
It seems young Bradley Cooper had other plans for his future.
He told The Philadelphia Inquirer that from an early age, he was obsessed with soldiers and asked his dad if he could go to Valley Forge Military Academy.
His father, Charles Cooper, refused, however, and as a result, young Bradley said he wanted to go to Japan and become a ninja instead.
He was once married.
Back in 2006, Cooper married "Blue Bloods" actress Jennifer Esposito. The pair divorced after a four-month marriage in 2007.
He is dating Irina Shayk.
According to Harpers Bazaar, Cooper and his current girlfriend model and actress, Irina Shayk, started dating in 2015. People magazine reported that they exchanged a kiss outside of a production of Hamilton in 2015.
The pair made their first ever Red Carpet debut at this year's Golden Globes and currently have a daughter together.
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