The Ending Of A Star Is Born Explained

It’s best to note you shouldn’t read on or watch this video if you haven’t watched the hit reboot of Bradley Cooper’s "A Star is Born." You have been fairly warned.

For those of you who have, you must have been pleasantly surprised to see Bradley Cooper not only make an amazing directorial debut, but it turns out he’s an amazing singer. And Lady Gaga can act her socks off.

But what about the ending of the movie? For those of you who are a little confused, we’ve compiled a video that breaks down the connection of this movie ending to endings from older versions of this beloved Hollywood tale. Watch the video to take a deep dive.

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Modern motivations | 0:00
Fateful foreshadowing | 1:29
Guilty conscience | 2:10
Brotherly love | 2:42
Tip of the hat | 3:49
Me through you | 4:20
End of the beginning | 5:02

[NickiSwift]

What other movie endings should we break down next?

[katkatattack]

I don’t think anything can top this version of the movie, it managed to captured every motion brilliantly. This movie truly has a soul.

[PhoenixRoseYT]

This movie killed me emotionally tbh I need to go see it again like 7 more times

[williammiko]

I think the title A Star is Born is not only about Ally becoming a star, but also foreshadowing Jackson's death. They say when you die... A Star is Born

[kerryb]

Glad they didn't portray him as a cheater.

[GeraldCole]

I think Lady Gaga looks soooo much prettier (and younger) with her brown hair. I believe that is close to her natural color. She should stick with it!

[erinpilla]

OMG I agree with how Jackson wanted to really support Ally during the Grammy scene. He did not want to derail her career; he was really there to be with her. I do think that the Pretty Woman scene was where Jackson realized that his career is going down, that he is losing significance. I think that was where he poured his frustration.

[javierescobar]

I've gotten close to the point of suicide, only to be saved by a cop. The signs were all over the film and I had to let my girlfriend know the small details while we were watching it. She didn't expect him to do that. Even after I told her he would. Such as him telling her father in law he could have any of the framed records. Giving his dog a heavy steak. His comfort level on everything near the end. A few more too. This movie was both beautiful and brutal

[Cravennats]

Girl I walked out of the movie theater with tears running down my NECK. I rarely cry at movies but this one seriously got me

[loki_]

He missed the part of Jackson hiding the lyrics for Ally. He said something cryptic (can’t remember the exact words). It was inferring he hid it someplace she would find it later... like after he’d killed himself. She wasn’t meant to find the lyrics while he was still alive.

Anyone remember what scene I’m referring to? What did you guys get from that scene?

[j.e.]

I loved this, made me cry...Im going to see it again...best film Ive seen in ages

[bigsur]

I've seen three versions of this movie so far I think this was the best one yet

[lynnkanerva]

I saw this movie last week and I'm STILL crying! Need more tissues! 😢

[AieshaRam]

This movie really got me! Felt every type of emotion throughout the entire film!! Seriously a 5/5 for me..I could keep rewatching it all day...after I finish crying lol

[nicz]

I never paid attention to lady gaga until this movie. Her acting wows me! Its so genuine that it looks like she doesnt act at all. And gad she looks so pretty w/o mke up. Im jst obsessed w her now

[DisneyFan]

Such a sad movie.

I wouldn't think they'd show Bradley's charcther hanging himself in the garage with his dog watching him in the garage.

[ihucjii]

It was so unexpected for me for some reason

[lalaj]

I've seen it twice, the 2nd time was much more difficult, because I knew what was coming. I started crying on the middle, when Dave Chappelle first came on the screen. This movie kills me. I love it. I hate crying in public, so I may wait for the dvd to see it again, maybe. I am a glutton for punishment. #Oscargold.

[Martaine]

I've got really bad Tinnitus and Hyperacusis (much worse than the main character in this film), also due to live music. And I have had suicidal thoughts often because of that alone. I'm glad they covered the importance of hearing protection and raised the subject of Tinnitus in this movie. It sucks and has had a massive impact on my life. I loved this film in General, excellent performances from Cooper and Germanotta. One of the best music inspired films i've ever seen. Very moving.

[TheWarren]

These two are Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor loVers together! Best movie I have ever seen, great movie Bradley.