[ad_1]

Throughout his rollercoaster ride love life, impressive Hollywood career, and issues with drug use, there has been one woman who has steadfastly stood by actor Bradley Cooper‘s side every step of the way – his mother, Gloria.

The former news reporter is the Hangover star’s number one fan – sticking by him throughout his many breakups, often supporting his work, and moving across the globe to help him get through the death of his father – but that didn’t stop her from completely roasting him in a hilarious new T-Mobile commercial that aired during the Super Bowl on Sunday evening.

The spunky 64-year-old slammed her son, 48, for his bright pink outfit and poked fun at him for never winning an Oscar (he was nominated nine different times) throughout the ad, and their antics quickly stole the hearts of tons of people across the globe, turning Gloria into an online sensation practically overnight.

But this isn’t the first time that Bradley’s adorable – yet sassy – mother has gained attention, in fact, she’s actually become a star in her own right thanks to the actor, who often brings her as his plus-one to elite industry parties and star-studded awards shows and premieres.

Throughout his rollercoaster ride love life, skyrocketing career, and issues with drug use, Bradley Cooper's mother, Gloria (seen in 2013), has stood by his side every step of the way

Throughout his rollercoaster ride love life, skyrocketing career, and issues with drug use, Bradley Cooper’s mother, Gloria (seen in 2013), has stood by his side every step of the way

The former news reporter is the Hangover star's number one fan - but that didn't stop her from roasting him in a hilarious new T-Mobile commercial that aired during the Super Bowl

The former news reporter is the Hangover star’s number one fan – but that didn’t stop her from roasting him in a hilarious new T-Mobile commercial that aired during the Super Bowl

As the duo continue to showcase their adorable relationship in the new Super Bowl ad, FEMAIL has rounded up everything you need to know about the woman who has had his back every step of the way. They are seen in 2015

As the duo continue to showcase their adorable relationship in the new Super Bowl ad, FEMAIL has rounded up everything you need to know about the woman who has had his back every step of the way. They are seen in 2015

Gloria has scored invites to some of the most coveted events in Hollywood – and every time, the 64-year-old dazzles in an eye-popping look, wearing things like feather jackets, sparkly coats, and lacy dresses, which often results in her going viral on the web and ultimately stealing the spotlight from her son.

She once even earned a shoutout from actress Julia Roberts at the Oscars, who finished the evening by saying goodnight to Gloria specifically, as millions around the globe watched on.

Gloria and Bradley certainly have a close bond – it was his mother’s involvement in the press that first introduced him to the world of lights, camera, and action at a young age, and it was Gloria who helped him deal with the tragic loss of his father in 2011, who passed away from lung cancer.

Bradley later revealed that he was so devastated by his dad’s death that Gloria decided to move in with him – and the two remained roommates for many years.

As the duo continue to showcase their adorable relationship in the new Super Bowl ad, FEMAIL has rounded up everything you need to know about the woman who has had his back every step of the way.

Following in her footsteps: Gloria worked as a news reporter when Bradley was a kid – and it sparked an interest in the media within the actor early on

Born on January 5, 1975, in a town near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bradley was inspired by his mother from a young age.

During his childhood, Bradley's dad, Charles, worked as a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch while his mother, Gloria, worked as a newscaster for an NBC affiliate in their town. Bradley is seen with his dad and sister as a kid

During his childhood, Bradley’s dad, Charles, worked as a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch while his mother, Gloria, worked as a newscaster for an NBC affiliate in their town. Bradley is seen with his dad and sister as a kid

During his childhood, Bradley’s dad, Charles, worked as a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch while his mother, Gloria, worked as a newscaster for an NBC affiliate in their town – and it sparked an interest in the media within Bradley early on.

When he was in high school, he followed in his mother’s footsteps and started working at the Philadelphia Daily News. 

And when he headed to college – he attended Villanova University for one year before transferring to Georgetown University – he majored in English.

While his passion eventually turned to acting, it was his mother’s involvement in the press that first introduced Bradley to the world of lights, camera, and action – and helped turn him into one of the biggest actor’s on the globe.

It was his mother's involvement in the press that first introduced Bradley to the world of lights, camera, and action. He is seen with her in 2022

It was his mother’s involvement in the press that first introduced Bradley to the world of lights, camera, and action. He is seen with her in 2022

In 1999, he landed his TV debut with a small appearance in Sex and the City, before he was hired as a presenter on the tourism show Globe Trekker one year later.

Then, in the early 2000s, Cooper starred in a slew of movies and TV shows like Wet Hot American Summer, Alias, Wedding Crashers, and The Hangover – which was arguably one of his biggest roles and launched him into mega stardom.

He went on to act in Limitless, The Place Beyond the Pines, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, American Sniper, A Star Is Born, Joker, and Nightmare Alley.

He has now starred in more than 60 roles and has earned nine Academy Award nominations for his work, as well as six Golden Globe nominations, and one Tony Award nomination for his role in the Broadway play The Elephant Man.

Along the way, he struggled with substance abuse, admitting on the SmartLess podcast in 2022 that he had ‘zero self-esteem’ during the early years of his career, which resulted in him becoming ‘totally depressed’ and turning to drugs.

‘I was so lost and I was addicted to cocaine,’ the star, who got sober in 2004, said.

Growing closer over tragedy: Gloria moved in with her son following the death of her husband, and the two leaned on each other while mourning the loss

In 2011, after his father and Gloria's husband, Charles, passed away from lung cancer, Gloria decided to move across the globe to live with a then 36-year-old Bradley. They are seen in 2019

In 2011, after his father and Gloria’s husband, Charles, passed away from lung cancer, Gloria decided to move across the globe to live with a then 36-year-old Bradley. They are seen in 2019

As Bradley’s career flourished, his strong relationship with Gloria didn’t falter, and despite being skyrocketed into the spotlight, the movie star stayed close with his mom all throughout his career. 

In 2011, after his father and Gloria’s husband, Charles, sadly passed away after a battle with lung cancer, Gloria – who was living in Pennsylvania at the time – decided to pick up all her things and move across the globe to live with a then 36-year-old Bradley in Los Angeles. 

The actor later told People that they were both so shaken by the loss of Charles that opting to live together was the best way that both of them could heal.

See also  Star sign predictions for 2023

‘My family is very close, and my dad dying was brutal for all of us,’ he said in the 2013 interview.

‘It was a schism, and its aftershock has not stopped. And we need each other. So here we are.’

At the time, Cooper said they were still living together, and while he admitted it wasn’t always easy, he added that he was lucky he and Gloria get along so well.

‘Don’t get me wrong. It’s not without complications. It’s not like I live in a compound and she’s in the guesthouse. No. She’s in the next room,’ he explained.

‘We’re surviving. Both of us. Let’s face it: It’s probably not easy for her, by the way, to be living with her son. It’s life.

‘Here’s the thing: She’s a cool chick. We can hang, and she can roll with the punches. If that wasn’t the case, there’s no way.’ 

Becoming a red carpet sensation: Gloria started attending award shows as her son’s plus one – in the place of his famous lovers, whom he kept very private

Gloria then began accompanying Bradley to awards shows - gracing the carpet at the Tony Awards in 2015 (seen), the Screen Actors Guild in 2019, and the Oscars in 2019 and 2022

Gloria then began accompanying Bradley to awards shows – gracing the carpet at the Tony Awards in 2015 (seen), the Screen Actors Guild in 2019, and the Oscars in 2019 and 2022

In the late 2010s, Gloria began accompanying Bradley to awards shows – gracing the carpet at the Tony Awards in 2015, the Screen Actors Guild in 2019, and the Oscars in 2019 and 2022.

She even got a shoutout from actress Julia Roberts while the Pretty Woman star was presenting the award for Best Picture in 2019.

Gloria soon became Bradley's go-to date for the big awards shows - and it didn't take long for her to become a red carpet sensation in her own right. They are seen together in 2022

Gloria soon became Bradley’s go-to date for the big awards shows – and it didn’t take long for her to become a red carpet sensation in her own right. They are seen together in 2022

After handing out the award, she closed the evening by stating: ‘Well, apparently, that wraps up the 91st Academy Awards. I would like to say congratulations to all the nominees, and good night to Bradley Cooper’s mother.’  

Gloria soon became Bradley’s go-to date for the big awards shows – and it didn’t take long for her to become a red carpet sensation in her own right.

She always showed up in something eye-popping and fashionable, stealing the show in a slew of stunning dresses, sparkling tops, and feathered jackets.

Bradley opted to bring his mother in the place of his very-famous lovers. He has been linked to a slew of A-listers over the years, including Jennifer Esposito, Isabella Brewster, Renee Zellweger, Jennifer Lopez, Zoe Saldaña, Suki Waterhouse, Irina Shayk, and Huma Abedin – but he is notoriously private about his love life.

The A Star Is Born alum rarely makes red carpet appearances with his girlfriends, so Gloria became the perfect partner to join him at the star-studded events. 

In fact, it took Bradley and Irina – whose relationship went on to become what was arguably his most talked about romance to date – a whole year to confirm that they were dating with the world.

They were first seen together in the spring of 2015, but it wasn’t until March 2016 that they made their red carpet debut at the L’Oreal Red Obsession Party.

Bradley has opted to bring his mother (seen in 2011) in the place of his very-famous lovers, since he rarely makes red carpet appearances with his girlfriends and is notoriously private

Bradley has opted to bring his mother (seen in 2011) in the place of his very-famous lovers, since he rarely makes red carpet appearances with his girlfriends and is notoriously private

Gloria has supported her son throughout his many whirlwind romances over the years - including his on-and-off relationship with Irina (seen together in 2019)

Gloria has supported her son throughout his many whirlwind romances over the years – including his on-and-off relationship with Irina (seen together in 2019)

Gloria has supported her son throughout his many whirlwind romances over the years – including his on-and-off relationship with Irina, which rocked by rumors of infidelity.

Bradley and Irina (seen with Gloria in 2019) dated from 2015 to 2019, but in late 2022, rumors started to spread that Bradley and Irina had gotten back together after they were seen spending a lot of time with one another

Bradley and Irina (seen with Gloria in 2019) dated from 2015 to 2019, but in late 2022, rumors started to spread that Bradley and Irina had gotten back together after they were seen spending a lot of time with one another

They split in 2019 amid furious speculation over Bradley’s clear-for-all-to-see chemistry with his A Star Is Born co-star Lady Gaga. 

He and Lady Gaga sparked a frenzy with their incredibly intimate February 2019 Oscars performance, which saw them gazing into one another’s eyes during a rendition of their hit Shallow – all while Irina watched on from the audience. 

Both of them denied that anything intimate had occurred between them and that it was all an act for the movie – but when Bradley and Irina went their separate ways just months after the now-infamous performance, rumors began flying that her beau’s close bond with Gaga may have played a role in the decision to end the relationship. 

In late 2022, rumors started to spread that Bradley and Irina had gotten back together after they were seen spending a lot of time with one another, but it’s unclear whether or not they’re dating again or if they’re simply co-parenting their daughter, Lea De Seine, five.

Influencing his work: Gloria even got involved in some of the movies Bradley acted in, serving as the director’s ‘consultant’ in the 2015 flick Joy

Gloria also became involved in Bradley's work, serving as a consultant for director David Russell in the 2015 movie Joy - which Bradley starred in alongside Jennifer Lawrence

Gloria also became involved in Bradley’s work, serving as a consultant for director David Russell in the 2015 movie Joy – which Bradley starred in alongside Jennifer Lawrence

Gloria also became involved in Bradley’s work, serving as a consultant for director David Russell in the 2015 movie Joy – which Bradley starred in alongside Jennifer Lawrence.

He later told E! News that his mom is obsessed with the home shopping network QVC, and since the movie is about a woman who made money selling mops on the channel, they asked her for her expertise. 

‘There were QVC packages on the doorstep every time I came home from school,’ he recalled. ‘The Miracle Mop, I actually took to college. It was very embarrassing.’

In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Bradley revealed that he was quarantining with Gloria and his daughter. 

He told Interview magazine that they were all staying in his New York City apartment together, and that he was taking the lockdown very seriously due to his mother’s ailments and old age.

‘I’m with my daughter and my mother and my two dogs, and we have not left the house,’ the star said.

‘My mother is [getting older], and she has a colostomy bag, so I can’t let anybody in the house. And I can’t leave the house, because if she gets it, it’s over.

‘We live in a little townhouse, thankfully there’s a backyard. I’m running a one-man preschool. We get up, we do swim class in the bathtub.’

[ad_2]

Source link