Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are making headlines with their recent outings in New York City. The supermodel and the Oscar-nominated actor were seen leaving a restaurant together on Thursday, October 5, 2023, and then attending a birthday party hosted by Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The casually dressed pair also reportedly went on a weekend getaway together, fueling speculation that they are more than just friends.
According to an exclusive source who spoke to PEOPLE, Hadid and Cooper are “having fun” and “there is an attraction” between them. The source also revealed that Hadid, 28, has “had sort of a crush on [Cooper] for a while” and might be open to exploring more than friendship with the 48-year-old actor.
The duo have a lot in common, including their careers and their kids
Both Hadid and Cooper are successful in their respective fields of modeling and acting. They also share a common interest in fashion, as Hadid is known for her style and Cooper has collaborated with brands like Gucci and IWC Schaffhausen. The source told PEOPLE that Hadid has an interest in doing some acting as well, which could be a point of connection for her and Cooper.
Another thing that the two have in common is that they are both parents to young daughters. Hadid shares 3-year-old Khai with her ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik, while Cooper co-parents 6-year-old Lea De Seine with his ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk. The source said that Hadid and Cooper “both have kids, big careers, busy lives and understand what life is like in these circles.”
The relationship is still casual and low-key for now
Despite the rumors, Hadid and Cooper are not rushing into anything serious. The source said that Hadid is “independent, busy, and her days are filled with responsibilities” and that she does not see anything serious happening “right away if at all.” The source added that the relationship “appears super casual now” and that they are both “having fun.”
Hadid and Cooper have also been keeping their outings low-key and avoiding the paparazzi. They were only photographed together once, when they left the restaurant on Thursday night. They got into the same SUV, but did not show any signs of affection. On Sunday, they were seen driving together in Cooper’s car, but again did not display any PDA.
Fans are divided over the potential new couple
The news of Hadid and Cooper’s possible romance has divided fans on social media. Some are supportive of the pair and think they would make a cute couple. Others are skeptical and think they are just friends or co-workers. Some are also concerned about the age gap between them, which is 20 years.
Here are some of the reactions from Twitter:
- “Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper? I’m here for it.” @jessica_rose_
- “I don’t believe Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are dating. They’re probably working on something together.” @lucy_smith_
- “Gigi Hadid deserves better than Bradley Cooper. He’s too old for her.” @sarah_jones_
- “Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid? What a random pairing.” @mike_brown_
