Lady GagaandBradley Cooper‘s chemistry is palpable in front of the camera for a very good reason: Their offstage support for each other is unmatched.
Before the actorstook to the stage to perform “Shallow”from their hit filmA Star Is Born(which clinched theBest Original Song Oscar for Gaga), Cooper had a sweet and encouraging message for his friend and costar.
” ‘One of the hardest things in life is to be brave enough to be yourself. I wish to everyone that is going to that celebration to feel a joy inside of them,’ ” Gaga, 32, recounted in the press room after the show.
“That’s actually what Bradley said to me yesterday, right before we did our last rehearsal for this performance of ‘Shallow,’ ” she continued. “He said, ‘Let’sjust drop a little bit of joy.’ And I said, ‘Okay.’ And turns out, joy did a whole lot for me.”
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After nailing the rendition of the song, Gaga and Cooper made their way backstage, where they hugged tightly as they were met with a swarm of claps from well-wishing production staff.
While taking in the congratulations and asking, “Did I nail it?” the “Bad Romance” hitmaker looked at Cooper, 44, and said, “I’mso f—ing proud of you!”
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As predicted, “Shallow” — the biggest contender for Best Original Song atthe Oscars— took home the coveted statuette. The award went to Gaga, along with co-writers Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt.
In her acceptance speech, the singer teared up as she thankedthose who are closest to her, including Cooper.
“My family is here. I love you, mom and dad,” Gaga said. “Bradley, there is not a single person on the planet that could’ve sung this song with me but you. Thank you for believing in us. Thank you so much.”
The 91st Academy Awards were broadcast live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC.
source: people.com
