Bradley Cooper: I'm a "Romantic"
Bradley Cooper arrives for the world premiere of "All about Steve" at the Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on August 26, 2009.
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Bradley Cooper admits he's a romantic in the newest issue of Parade magazine.
"The truth is, I got it first from my parents, who've been married since 1963. I got it from them and from my grandparents, who are still together," says the actor, 34, who's dating Renee Zellweger. (The two were spotted kissing in Spain in early August; the next week, he took her to his Philadelphia home town.)
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"I grew up in a very old-fashioned Roman Catholic, Italian-Irish family in Philly. Now my parents have evolved into completely different creatures, in terms of their marriage and the roles of the man and the woman," he goes on. "And I think that's great, but it's still romantic."
Movies and TV have also "influenced" the way he acts while in love, Cooper says.
"You sort of figure out that you don't need to replicate what you see. In a relationship you want to treat people the way you want to be treated," he says. "And, you figure that out after sussing through all these ideas of how love is supposed to be."
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The star of All About Steve (out Friday), also opens up about his scenes with costar Sandra Bullock -- who went nude in her last romantic comedy, The Proposal.
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"I don't feel cheated that Sandra Bullock kept most of her clothes on with me. At least we got sort of a love scene...I still made contact. Actually, Sandra was attacking me physically in [one] scene," she says. "There's just something in her eyes when she's on top of me saying, 'I'm going to eat you like a lion,' that's so funny. But I wouldn't have minded going a little further."
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42bradley is hot !!!!!!!!! I think Jennifer Aniston will never learn to stay unmarried all his life! Bradley is with renee which is much more beautiful and intelligent .. not like that and a loser aniston! BRADLEY & RENEE = FOREVER !!!!!!!! JENNIFER ANISTON = SUCKS !!!!!!!
He used to be hot while on "Alias". He was more well-groomed and clean, and NOT in the limelight. Now that he is recognized (to an extent), he seems to care less about his appearance---- reminds me of those frat boys after a hard night of partying. Ugh. You used to be cute, Bradley....
If he's such a romantic, was his Divorce necessary and that too after 4 short months.
Movie stars who can get anyone also pass up Jennifer Aniston. And since, she chooses to only date movie stars, she is going to continue to be alone. TICK TOCK girlfriend, you've be Rachel Green far too long. I'll bet Aniston will be playing Rachel Green in her 70's. Long after Brad and Jenn have retired and are living the Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward charity filled life.
Oscar winner, Renee will probably get married to Bradley Cooper, have children, and live happily ever after. Shallow Jennifer, who only dates movie stars, will still be alone, childless, manless and dangerously close to the D List. It must kill Maniston to see how happy Brad and Angie are, their beautiful children and the purposeful lives. Oh well, Maniston made her bed.
good for him mr romantic gay guy i mean mr romantic guy
steve is a mess movie no wonder it got 6% in RT. The surprising thing is somehow it did better than expected thanks to the star power of Sandra and bradly.
IDK what some of you people are talking about! i saw '...Steve' and Bradley Cooper is HAWT! i'd date him in a second! yowzer! sexy, sexy, sexy!
Love how much of a "romantic" he is - does ANYONE remember that he cheated on his wife of less than one year (Jennifer Esposito) and thus she divorced his stupid a$$??? Publicity spin is ridiculous - just need to look at his track record.
What does he see in Renee? She looks like Miss Piggy.
I don't get it, I don't think this guy is good looking AT ALL
Let jennifer aniston get back to her years ago divorce history. That one she don't want lose. I am sure she will talk about it soon. Mark my words. If her PR team didn't confirm a date and set up a photo op non of this wouldn't happend. She needs to learn to watch her mouth and make sure where the guy stands before run her PR. I appulad Bradly standing up for what he wanted and don't not let the huvanstons attack to hold him back.
I never did find Renee attractive. Something very odd about her eyes.
I like the comment from fauxmance... well put! Sound like someone with intelligence.
I think Bradley is trying to be the next Brad Pitt and dating the likes of famous women he thinks that will further his career...WRONG... It is only making him look like the a** whole we know that he is! Go Jen!!
Yeah, he's a romantic GAY guy. Renee is just a beard.
Good you aren't with him Jen! He is scum and Renee' looks ruff * rode hard and put away wet....
Go Jen - good that Bradley is with Renee'. He is scum and she looks ruff ( rode hard and put away wet!! They belong together...
Renee isnt the most attractive woman but she is talented, smart, and has a good personality. He is obviously attracted to her.
BRADLEY COOPER IS HOT and he is talented!!!!