Bradley Cooper showcased his fatherly pride at the premiere of his latest film, ‘Maestro’. The 48-year-old actor walked the red carpet with his charming six-year-old daughter, Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper, whom he shares with ex-partner Irina Shayk.
Sporting a beaming smile, Cooper held onto his toddler’s hand as they posed for photographs. Lea looked adorable in an animal print dress, sparkly gold flats and a stylish red purse, while her father donned a dapper dark blue suit. The Netflix project, directed and co-written by Cooper, features him in the lead role as Leonard Bernstein, the renowned conductor and composer of West Side Story. ‘Maestro’ will be available for streaming on the platform starting 20th December.
Described as a “towering and fearless love story,” ‘Maestro’ explores the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Cooper, balancing fatherhood with a busy schedule, has been praised by ex-partner Irina Shayk, who called him “the best father Lea and I could dream of.”
Becoming a father has profoundly impacted Cooper’s perspective on life. In an appearance on a podcast, he shared, “Every single thing is absolutely shaded by, or brought into glorious colours, by the fact that I get to be a father to a wonderful human being.” Cooper emphasized the unparalleled joy of parenting, likening it to the most fulfilling moments in his professional life.
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Despite their separation in 2019, Cooper and Shayk prioritize co-parenting and maintaining a friendly relationship. Shayk highlighted their commitment to teaching their daughter kindness and love in an essay for Harper’s Bazaar, emphasizing the importance of these values as they navigate co-parenting.
–Farheen Ali