During a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, Bradley Cooper wowed the audience with his charm and talent. The talk show host couldn’t help but mention Cooper’s title as the “sexiest man alive,” to which Cooper humbly admitted it was an honor but also confessed that it came with its challenges.
Cooper revealed that while he and Ryan Gosling were in Paris together, he saw paparazzi photos of Gosling looking effortlessly stylish, while he felt like the neighbor who never leaves his house. Despite the pressures of being labeled as the sexiest man alive, Cooper took it all in stride.
The conversation then turned to Cooper’s age, with Norton asking how old he was. Cooper playfully responded, “Oh my God… can’t you guess? 27.” The audience erupted in laughter as Cooper joked about shaving his beard and how it made him look much younger. He even made a comment about his own fashion choices, questioning the bow tie he wore on his birthday.
Norton then brought up the fact that Cooper speaks French in his film “Burnt.” Cooper explained that he studied in the South of France during his junior year of college, which allowed him to become fluent in the language. When asked how he would urge people to see the film in French, Cooper quipped, “Well, why wouldn’t you? It’s already got me in it.”
The conversation took a hilarious turn when Norton delved into the intricacies of the Michelin Guide. Cooper revealed that certain kitchens have mug shots of people they think are part of the Michelin Guide so they can constantly be on their toes. He explained that they even go as far as placing a fork under the table to see if anyone notices, all in an effort to impress the renowned culinary guide.
Norton then brought up a popular restaurant called Nando’s, which sparked a funny exchange between Cooper and Sienna Miller. Cooper admitted he had never heard of Nando’s, but Miller described it as a chicken place with various ways of preparing the dish. Cooper jokingly agreed and said it should be on his Instagram post.
The conversation turned to Cooper’s experiences on the set of “The Hangover,” specifically working with Crystal the monkey. Cooper shared an amusing anecdote about Crystal and her trainer. He mentioned that Crystal’s trainer would get right in front of her and energetically instruct her to jump on a table, giving the appearance of a well-trained monkey.
Cooper also recounted a funny fan encounter at an Applebee’s in Atlanta. A woman mistook him for Matthew McConaughey and asked for his autograph. Cooper, amused by the mix-up, signed McConaughey’s name but misspelled it. The woman was thrilled nonetheless, simply because Cooper had worked with McConaughey.
The conversation ended on a heartfelt note as Cooper and Lady Gaga discussed their film “A Star is Born.” Lady Gaga expressed her admiration for Cooper’s singing and storytelling abilities while also revealing that it was Cooper who fought for her to be cast in the movie.
Overall, Bradley Cooper‘s appearance on The Graham Norton Show provided entertaining and engaging moments, showcasing his wit, humility, and versatility as an actor. From discussing his title as the sexiest man alive to sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his films, Cooper proved once again that he is a captivating presence on and off the screen.
