Bradley Cooper, 51, Finally Speaks Out About Ongoing Plastic Surgery Rumors

Bradley Cooper responded to rumors about plastic surgery, noting that many people have recently been complimenting his appearance.

Bradley Cooper discussed the recent plastic surgery rumors during the Jan. 5 episode of the “Smartless” podcast, telling hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, “I get people [coming] up to me the last couple weeks. They’re like, ‘Oh, you look good!’”

Arnett addressed the speculation directly, saying, “We keep reading it, ‘Everybody thinks that Bradley’s had plastic surgery’. I’m like, ‘What people don’t know is that he hasn’t.’ Of course, he hasn’t.”

He went on to add, “It made me mad because people say that all the time and I’m like it’s such a hilarious thing. Everybody thinks that they know.”

Bateman, meanwhile, joked that he’s been “cut to ribbons” by various cosmetic procedures. “But look how it’s worth it,” he added as the others laughed. “Look at this!”

The “Hangover” star, 51, first fueled plastic surgery speculation in late 2025 when he and Arnett began doing press for their film Is This Thing On?

At the time, social media users pointed out what they believed was a noticeable change in Cooper’s appearance.

Plastic surgeons soon examined the new photos, offering their thoughts on what cosmetic procedures the Oscar-nominated actor might have had to achieve his refreshed appearance.

Dr. Maercks, founder of The Maercks Institute, suggested that Bradley may have undergone a neck lift or a lateral facelift to create a more youthful look. He noted, however, that because these procedures do not involve the central area of the face, the changes have noticeably altered Cooper’s overall appearance.

However, many people didn’t appreciate Bradley’s new look — some felt his hairstyle was messy and just didn’t suit him:

• “What happened to Bradley Cooper???? He was the hottest man alive in Hangover... he now looks unrecognizable ???”
• “Wow I didn’t recognize him for a second.”
• “What happened to him. I’ve never liked him much but now, even worse. Did he become Chamalet’s twin brother.”

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