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Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid first sparked romance rumors in late 2023, when the Oscar-nominated actor and supermodel—who share a nearly 20-year age gap—were spotted spending time together around New York City. Since then, their relationship has quietly but steadily deepened, with the pair balancing busy careers while prioritizing family time, low-key dates, and meaningful milestones.
Though they’ve largely kept their romance out of the spotlight, recent appearances and reports suggest things are more serious than ever, with engagement speculation swirling as they head into 2026. From rare public outings to blended-family moments, Bradley and Gigi’s bond continues to grow behind the scenes.
Here’s a look at Bradley and Gigi’s relationship timeline below.
October 2023
In early October, the Silver Linings Playbook actor and the runway queen were spotted for the first time in New York together. According to multiple outlets, they dined at Via Caroto. Later that month, the two were seen again in the Big Apple, appearing to have returned from a weekend getaway together.
PEOPLE also reported that, at the time, Bradley and Gigi were just “having fun” and their romance was “super casual.”
“She’s independent, busy, and her days are filled with responsibilities, so I don’t see anything serious happening right away if at all,” an insider told the outlet. “[They have] things in common so it’s possible to see it progress. It appears super casual now, but they both have kids, big careers, busy lives and understand what life is like in these circles. It’s cute … and there is an attraction.”
November 2023
One month after being spotted for the first time together, Gigi and Bradley reportedly attended the Off-Broadway production Danny and the Deep Blue Sea in the West Village.
Later in November, several outlets reported that their relationship had grown more serious. As dedicated parents to their respective children, Gigi and Bradley reportedly wanted to introduce each other to their children. Brad shares daughter Lea with his ex Irina Shayk, whereas Gigi shares daughter Khai with ex Zayn Malik.
An insider told Us Weekly at the time, “They haven’t had a playdate with their girls yet but it’s definitely something they’ve discussed,” adding that the two have “grown closer over the past couple of weeks.”
“Gigi appreciates that Bradley is different from other men she’s dated,” the source explained. “He’s really mature and treats her with nothing but respect.”
PEOPLE also reported that Bradley and Gigi were having “dinner dates several times a week” at this point in their romance.
December 2023
By December, Gigi and Brad’s relationship continued to blossom. The catwalk boss was spotted in the background of a video having a Philly cheesesteak from the A Star Is Born director’s Greenwich Village food truck.
As the winter holidays approached, PEOPLE reported that Brad and Gigi have gotten “more and more serious” and that she has even been “spending time in Philadelphia with Bradley too,” which is near his hometown.
“They were pretty low-key when they were in town recently and had a date night in a private room at a local restaurant,” a source told the publication on December 22. “They were quietly dating for much longer before it went public and were very hush-hush, trying to see if things would work between them. They had several months together privately, and things have been going really well.”
January 2024
Although Bradley was nominated at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, he opted to attend the ceremony on January 7 sans Gigi. In fact, the actor chose to bring his mother, Gloria Campano, as his date on the red carpet that evening. Later, Bradley celebrated the fun evening by hitting up Giorgio Baldi, an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, as reported by E! News. The Hangover star was joined by his mother and rumored girlfriend during the dinner outing, however, they seemed to have arrived separately.
For their night on the town, Gigi rocked a black crop top complete with matching slacks and a black winter coat. Her golden tresses were worn straight down and she glammed up her look with a glossy pink lip. Meanwhile, Bradley arrived in the same black tux that he rocked on the red carpet earlier that evening. Gloria also dazzled in her low-cut black gown from the Golden Globes. That evening, Bradley was recognized for his work in the film, Maestro, however, he lost to Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy.
On January 24, 2024, the romance seemed to have heated up, with Bradley and Gigi being spotted at a New York City airport, travel bags in tow. Per photos obtained by Page Six, Gigi appeared relaxed and happy in a leather jacket, jeans, and crop top, and Bradley rocked a black jacket and jeans with headphones. He also rolled along his own bag. Per the outlet, Gigi’s bodyguard accompanied the duo through the terminal on their way out of town.
One day after Bradley and his girlfriend were spotted jetting out of NYC, the lovebirds confirmed their romance by holding hands in London. In photos obtained by Page Six on January 25, Gigi appeared smitten with her beau as they both held each other close during a stroll across the pond. Although the two have been linked to each other for three months, this is the first time that they were photographed holding hands.
While out and about, she rocked a brown leather jacket complete with tan high-waisted pants. Gigi complete her look with sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, and brown loafers. Meanwhile, Bradley looked stylish with a blue checkered beanie, a wool coat, and army-print pants. He also rocked his favorite Travis Scott Jordan 1 Retro High Nike sneakers.
February 2024
The pair confirmed they were still going strong at the end of the month when they were photographed together in New York. Bradley and Gigi appeared to have gone on a shopping trip in the Big Apple on February 26.
March 2025
In an article published by Vogue on March 11, 2025, Gigi opened up about her relationship with Bradley, noting,“I respect him so much as a creative.” She added, “And 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.”
April 2025
Bradley and Gigi marked a major milestone together when she celebrated her 30th birthday in New York City. Cooper was by her side at the star-studded party, where Gigi was seen wearing a gold ring on her left hand—immediately sparking engagement rumors. While sources say the couple is serious, they’re reportedly not rushing into marriage.
“Neither are looking to rush anything, but that’s not to say they’re not very happy together,” an insider told PEOPLE in January 2025, adding that their “families spend time together, and so do their kids. It’s very sweet.”
December 2025
In late December 2025, Bradley reportedly took a significant step toward proposing to Gigi, asking her mother, Yolanda Hadid, for permission to marry the supermodel. Per the Daily Mail, sources also say Gigi has shared her own thoughts with her father and that both families are supportive as the couple, together for two years, looks toward a potential 2026 wedding and building a blended family with their daughters.
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