Bradley Cooper and Anne Hathaway may be Hollywood’s top actors, but their friendship started in the most relatable way — through their kids. The two A-listers have more in common than just acting talent. They’ve built a lasting friendship grounded in parenting and everyday connection.
How Bradley Cooper & Anne Hathaway Became Friends
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)In Vogue’s August cover story featuring Hathaway, Cooper shared that he, Hathaway, and her husband, Adam Shulman, developed a meaningful bond as fellow parents.
The trio grew close during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when they were part of what Vogue called “one of the world’s most glamorous COVID pods.”
Why Bradley Cooper Admires Anne Hathaway
(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for National Board of Review)Beyond the fun and family connection, Cooper had deep admiration for Hathaway’s character. “You see how she treats everyone — and it’s everyone — she’s so kind,” he said, as per Vogue.
“She’s very present and grounded… viciously intelligent.” Cooper also praised Hathaway and Shulman’s relationship, calling their marriage “an emblem for that kind of commitment” and saying it’s clear they “enrich each other.”
Anne Reflects on Her Friendship with Cooper
Anne Hathaway offered a glimpse into their growing friendship while honoring Bradley Cooper at the National Board of Review gala in January 2024.
Reflecting on their bond, she told the crowd: “Bradley and I became friends during the pandemic when he invited my family over for pizza, which I have to mention, he made himself.”
She went on to describe the moment with affection and admiration: “As I watched Bradley make pizza for, like, 20 adults and countless clamoring children, never breaking his rhythm, focus, or his connection to whomever he was speaking with, I was struck by how rare a creature Bradley is.”
How Hathaway Protects Her Children’s Privacy
(Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)While Hathaway is open about motherhood, she remains deeply protective of her son’s privacy. In a 2023 interview with Porter, she emphasized the importance of allowing children to develop their own identities, free from public pressure.
“My family has needs, and one of the needs of children is that they need to be able to define their own lives,” she explained. She’s rarely shared images or details about her kids, instead focusing on how motherhood has shaped her from the inside out.
How Motherhood Shifted Hathaway’s Entire Perspective
(Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)In a 2022 interview with WSJ Magazine, Hathaway reflected on how becoming a mom helped her connect more deeply to her values and sense of self. “I didn’t feel fully landed and fully here until I was a mom,” she shared. “It made me want to be completely, on every level, true to my word… And it’s little breaks that you give yourself sometimes when you know that you’re not being your best self.”
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