Lady Gaga recently opened up about the carefully crafted romance rumors between her and Bradley Cooper, revealing that they deliberately wanted fans to believe they were in love following their on-screen chemistry in A Star Is Born and their iconic performance at the Oscars.
On November 6, Lady Gaga shared the behind-the-scenes strategy behind their emotional performance of the Oscar-winning song “Shallow” at the Academy Awards. Gaga said, “Bradley and I created a love story. As actors, I wanted people to believe that there was real love between us. We both planned for our performance at the Oscars to make people believe that.” She added that they both felt they achieved that goal.
Their Oscars performance, where they sang “Shallow” side by side, became one of the most memorable moments of the night. Throughout the performance, they locked eyes, radiating undeniable chemistry that left fans convinced that their on-screen romance had spilled into real life. When they held hands and left the stage together, the audience and viewers at home were left wondering if there was something more between them.
After the performance, when Lady Gaga accepted the award for Best Original Song, she publicly praised Bradley Cooper, saying, “Bradley, there’s no one else in the world who could have sung this song with me but you. I love you.” This added further fuel to the rumors, making fans and media outlets speculate about the true nature of their relationship.
The Power of On-Screen Chemistry
The speculation about a possible romance between Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper started after the release of A Star Is Born in 2018. Their intense chemistry on-screen made fans question if their connection was purely professional. Following the film’s success, both stars went through significant personal changes, further fanning the flames of romance rumors.
In June 2019, Bradley Cooper and his long-time partner, supermodel Irina Shayk, officially parted ways after more than four years together. Around the same time, in February 2019, Lady Gaga confirmed that she had called off her engagement to talent agent Christian Carino. The timing of their respective breakups only intensified speculation about a possible romantic relationship between the two stars.
However, both Gaga and Cooper consistently denied the rumors. In interviews, Gaga emphasized that the emotional connection seen on stage was simply part of their performance, designed to give audiences an unforgettable experience.
Lady Gaga’s Immersion into Acting
Lady Gaga also reflected on her first major film role in A Star Is Born, describing how deeply she immersed herself in the character of Ally. “I didn’t think of it as a movie. I transformed into the character and felt like it was my life,” she shared. It took the singer a while to step back into her own reality after living in the character’s world for so long.
