How Gigi Hadid & Bradley Cooper Met Is Straight Out of a Rom-Com

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper have been one of the most low-key celeb couples out there, always leaving fans yearning for more scoop. The duo was first linked in October of 2023, according to PEOPLE, after being spotted dining at Via Carota in Manhattan. While they've been seen plenty more times together, neither have really commented publicly on their relationship. However, Hadid recently sat down with Vogue and opened up about her relationship with Cooper. Here's everything we know about the couple's relationship, including how Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper first met. (It's straight out of a rom-com!)
Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper Met at a Backyard Birthday Party

You may think that a well-known actor and model would likely meet at a fancy Hollywood event. While Hadid and Cooper did meet at a party, their story is way more low-key than that. According to Hadid's March 2025 interview with Vogue, the duo first met when attending a birthday party for a mutual friend's child.
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Hadid Wants To Keep Their Relationship Somewhat Private
Hadid has been in the public eye for quite some time, but she has become a lot more private about her personal life, including her relationship with Cooper.
The supermodel told Vogue, "You want to give yourself a normal experience of dating. And even for my friends who aren't public figures, that's hard. Where do you go? And, what? You just start talking to people? And then there's another added layer of privacy and security. You want to believe that people are going to have your back and not call TMZ or go on Deuxmoi or whatever, but you just don't know."
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Hadid Feels Very Supported By Cooper
Hadid shared with Vogue that she feels her bond with Cooper is full of support and "encouragement." She also noted that their relationship is "very romantic and happy."
"I respect him so much as a creative," the supermodel said. "I feel that he gives so much to me: encouragement and, just, belief. For those people you admire to encourage you, it can create so much belief in yourself. Like, what's the worst thing if I auditioned for this? You jump and take the leap."
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The Couple Enjoys Going to Plays
Hadid and Cooper have been seen attending several plays together, including Sweeney Todd and Chicago. Hadid spoke about their theater dates with Vogue, saying, "Bradley has opened me up to going to the theater more, and that's something that's so nice to bring back into my life."
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They Know What They Want in a Romantic Partnership
The last thing Hadid divulged to Vogue about her relationship is that her and Cooper both know what they "want and deserve" in a romantic partnership.
"I think just getting to the point where knowing what you want and deserve in a relationship is essential," she said, adding, "and then to find someone that is in a place in their life where they know what they want and deserve…and you both do work separately to come together and be the best partner that you can be. I just feel really lucky."