Supermodel Gigi Hadid, 31, and actor Bradley Cooper, 51, have cultivated a romance that, while often shielded from public scrutiny, has reportedly deepened over shared experiences, including the challenges of parenting.
Rumors of a secret marriage have intensified this week after the couple was observed wearing wedding bands during a visit to Paris. The pair, who have a 20-year age difference, are said to have connected over common interests such as their love for New York City and Italian cuisine, as well as their roles as parents.
Their relationship reportedly began in late 2023 after they met at a birthday party for a mutual friend's child. By October 2023, they were photographed dining together in New York City and leaving in the same car. An insider noted at the time that Hadid and Cooper were spending considerable time together when their schedules permitted.
Hadid has a five-year-old daughter, Khai, from her previous relationship with Zayn Malik, whom she split from in 2021. Cooper shares a nine-year-old daughter, Lea, with model Irina Shayk; they separated in 2019.
Sources have indicated that beyond their public personas, both Hadid and Cooper share a playful nature, enjoy laughing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. This perceived compatibility has contributed to their strong connection, with reports suggesting they are 'smitten with each other' and that fame does not faze either of them.
The couple's relationship became more visible in January when they were photographed holding hands in London. Shortly after, Cooper reportedly purchased a home near Hadid's family horse farm in Pennsylvania. They were also seen attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Paris and later dancing at the BottleRock music festival in Napa, California.
Public displays of affection were noted during a date night in New York in June 2024, where they were seen at the Tribeca restaurant Forgione. Despite maintaining a relatively private stance, insiders suggested by July 2024 that Cooper was preparing to propose to Hadid.
Reports indicate that the couple has discussed marriage and starting a family together, aiming to create a 'blended functional family' with their respective children. Cooper has reportedly received the approval of Hadid's family and friends, including her mother, Yolanda Hadid. Hadid's daughter Khai reportedly gets along well with Cooper's daughter Lea, with the children spending time together.
In March 2025, Hadid shared in an interview with Vogue that her relationship with Cooper had provided her with a more 'normal experience of dating.' She described how he had encouraged her to engage more with theater and reflected on the importance of knowing what one wants and deserves in a relationship.
The couple made their relationship Instagram official in May 2025 when Hadid included a photo of them kissing in her birthday celebration album. In December of the same year, sources revealed that Cooper had sought permission from Hadid's father, Mohamed Hadid, to propose, further signaling his serious intentions.
Last month, Hadid showcased a custom necklace engraved with their initials and a heart, a piece reportedly in honor of Cooper. The couple was also seen among the guests at Taylor Swift's wedding at Madison Square Garden on July 3, before traveling to Paris for the filming of Cooper's upcoming project.
The news of their potential marriage follows Hadid and Malik's amicable co-parenting dynamic, which Hadid has previously described as involving detailed scheduling and mutual support. Similarly, Cooper and Shayk have maintained a friendly co-parenting relationship, living in close proximity in New York City.