A Star Is Born – Bradley Cooper Talks Vulnerable Masculinity, Casting Lady Gaga, And Drag Queens

The star, co-writer and director of A Star Is Born talks about his tearful scene, emotional vulnerability, Lady Gaga, and casting drag queens Shangela and Willam, of RuPaul's Drag Race fame.

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Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer - until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

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[DisneyFan]

This dude is a triple threat. At least his singing wasn't autotuned.

PLEASE GIVE THIS DUDE AN OSCAR ALREADY

[lovexstory]

I was an emotional crying wrecking during "that crying scene" the interviewer is referring to. Cooper really deserves all the praise for his performance.

[fayiseverlove]

He was so good! I fell in love with his character and I'm glad that's its just fictional and Bradley is still alive. Jackson was flawed but wise, humble, loving .. Great film!

[DisneyFan]

Saw the film a few days ago and bawled

[dillonodonnell]

Saw this opening night, left me welling up with tears, and I heard these two girls behind me weeping. Powerful and great performances, needs a damn Oscar

[rawanmasoud]

Vulnerable masculinity ❤️❤️ my type of guy

[theresajang]

I watched this movie 10 times. Loved it to the max. The soundtrack is awesome. I fell head over heels in love with Brad. His voice so sexy. Great performance by Lady Gaga.

[deanasophia]

Incredible acting singing directing and sad

[isabellezablocki]

He is more at ease speaking English than speaking French. I like it though when he speaks French. Very good movie.

[johnoleary]

Inspirational film.
Best I've seen since Whiplash.
Would like to see this film get an Oscars. But not leaving Remi Malek ( Freddie mercury ) without one.

[KB-oxob]

Bradley will you marry me?lol..😅😅he's freaking good here!!and the way he stares at gaga 🙃darn

[nokoye]

Bradley can you please keep the long hair and beard

[sunnisooge]

notice how bradley is flashing that pyramid???

[andreewert]

maybe the vulnerable masculine character is an amalgam of fashion designer McQueen and others Lady Gaga or Bradley Cooper crossed on their paths

[jumpforjoy]

Didn't believe that lady gaga aka Ally was deemed not attractive enough to be a singer. She's gorgeous. Her nose ain't even big so I didn't get the big deal. And it's straight. Not even a bump on it. Like?? But she was wonderful and that voice oooh lá la

[algonzalez]

hollywood cant keep their ideologies for themselves, he was crying because of all the things summed up on his life dude, thats all

[Ragnar-Viking]

Unrealistic and Hollyweird, not Nashville.