Bradley Cooper made a heartwarming appearance at the 2024 Oscars, not with a Hollywood starlet by his side, but with his beloved mother, Gloria Campano. In what turned into a memorable outing, Cooper, dressed in a double-breasted black suit from Louis Vuitton, was accompanied by Campano, who at 83, turned heads in her chic ensemble.

Campano’s chose a sleek black dress paired with a matching blazer, accented by a dazzling broach. She completed her look with a pair of blue-lensed sunglasses, adding a modern twist to her classic outfit. Fans immediately took to social media to express their admiration for the duo, with comments ranging from heartwarming to humorous.

One fan noted, “This is cute. He looks like his mom too,” highlighting the resemblance between Cooper and Campano. Another, initially mistaking Campano for another celebrity, exclaimed, “I swear I thought that was Jennifer Aniston.” Another joked “He’s got a pocket mom” as a lighthearted way to reference Campano’s stature in comparison to her son’s.

However, not all comments were in favor of Cooper’s choice of date. Some saw it as an opportunity to critique, with remarks like “Good grief, can’t he get another date?…Mama’s boy” and suggestions that it was time for Cooper to grow up and leave his mother at home when he attended awards ceremonies. One even thought that the reason Cooper could not keep a relationship was because of his relationship with his mother.

Despite the varied reactions, it’s evident that Campano holds a special place in Cooper’s life. Not only is she a significant figure due to her career as a former NBC affiliate, but she has also recently moved in with Cooper in Los Angeles. This decision reflects Cooper’s dedication to his family, as he openly cherishes the close relationship he shares with his mother.

“I love having my mother living with me. I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Cooper shared, emphasizing the deep bond they share. This connection extends beyond daily living, as Cooper often invites his mother to accompany him on his travels, including a month spent together in Paris.

Cooper’s close relationship with his mother provides a window into how he navigates the challenges of life, including his battles with depression and anxiety. The passing of his father in 2011 marked a significant turning point for Cooper, reshaping his perspective death, which he previously feared.

It’s within this context that Campano’s presence at the Oscars, and in Cooper’s life more broadly, takes on added significance. For Cooper, having his mother by his side is not just a gesture of affection; it’s a testament to the strength and comfort derived from their familial bond.

As previously reported on January 8:

Bradley Cooper was one of the many actors who attended this year’s Golden Globes. While others made headlines for their new looks, his presence was highlighted because of his date.

The “A Star is Born” actor was joined by his mother, Gloria Cooper, now in her 80s, who looked radiant on the red carpet. Several news outlets captured the duo’s sweet moments together, and they posted snippets of the event on social media, which sparked a wave of positive comments celebrating the duo’s adorable mother-son relationship.

After the red carpet event, Bradley, who enjoys keeping his personal life private, and his mom were spotted entering the famous family-managed restaurant Giorgio Baldi.

The Golden Globes event was not the first time Bradley showcased his close relationship with his mother. During the pandemic, the actor quarantined with Gloria and shared their quarantine experience, emphasizing the strong bond between the actor and his mother.

Amidst the height of the pandemic, he, his daughter, and their two dogs stayed under one roof. None of them left for a while as an added layer of protection for Gloria, who had a colostomy bag and was in danger of complications from the virus.

“We live in a little townhouse. Thankfully, there’s a backyard. I’m running a one-man preschool. We get up, we do swim class in the bathtub,” the actor shared.

Although Bradley Cooper is dedicated to his craft as an actor, he is also a devoted father who once left a press conference after receiving an emergency call from his daughter’s school.

Here are some of the show business stars who have had their fair share of harsh online criticism regarding their physical appearance throughout the years.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker, renowned for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in “Sex and the City,” faced backlash for displaying her gray hair make-up free while dining with Andy Cohen once.

Critics labeled her old, prompting Cohen, who also has silver hair, to denounce the comments as “misogynistic,” as he never received the same criticism for his hair.

In response, Parker, 58, articulated her views on aging in an interview, questioning why people derive pleasure from others’ discomfort with aging.

The actress expressed, “It almost feels as if people don’t want us to be perfectly OK with where we are, as if they almost enjoy us being pained by who we are today, whether we choose to age naturally and not look perfect, or whether you do something if that makes you feel better.”

In addition, she asserted, “I know what I look like… What am I going to do about it? Stop aging? Disappear?” Being in her late 50s, Parker emphasized her comfort with her appearance and aging, highlighting a refusal to obsess over it. “I like to be graceful with myself. I’m not delusional. I know that age adds up…” said the award-winning Hollywood A-list star.

Diane Keaton

Like Parker, Diane Keaton has navigated the complexities of aging in the public eye with remarkable dignity. At 77, Keaton showcased her gray hair at the 2014 Golden Globes, receiving praise for aging naturally.

Online users reportedly loved the esteemed veteran star’s look so much that they even prompted blog posts on how to achieve her stylish silver hair.

An advocate for aging gracefully, Keaton, now 78 years old, has voiced her acceptance of cosmetic procedures but prefers to showcase her “battle scars.”

“I don’t see anything wrong with face-lifts or Botox or fillers. They just erase the hidden battle scars. I intend to wear mine, sort of,” said the Academy Award-winning actres

Reflecting on aging, she contemplates the quality of life in later years, stressing the challenges older individuals face in remaining connected with society.

Jennifer Aniston

Similarly, Jennifer Aniston has faced her own journey with aging under the Hollywood spotlight. Aniston, celebrated for her role in “Friends,” showcased her gray hair in 2023, leading to mixed reactions online.

Initially resistant to graying, Aniston’s embrace of her natural hair color sparked debate among fans, with some applauding her courage and others critiquing her appearance.

“Anyone would think going gray was an anamomaly for tv/movie stars seriously!! We better give Jennifer a plack/award for it she’s soooo brave it’s never heard of [sic],” one person wrote.

Meanwhile, some of the TV star’s fans raved about her new look, complimenting her for going gray. “Well done for allowing gray to come through – refreshing,” said one person. “Aside from some bad lip work, she looks amazing,” another individual commented.

Some people mentioned that Aniston looks even more beautiful with gray hair, while others stated she looks as gorgeous as usual. “I am sure she entered the gray hair stage a while back – she’s just starting to embrace it,” an online user said.

However, others believe the movie star going gray would ruin her overall appearance. One social media user advised Aniston, “Nah. Dye it. I know, it’s empowering and all that nonsense. Do yourself a favor and make it blonde.” Someone else who disliked Aniston’s gray look told her “Gray hair doesn’t suit you yet. Save it for later plz.”

Now 55, the Emmy Award winner credits her Greek genes for her ageless beauty. She advised people to stay hydrated and use good face products, which have also played a part in her young-looking appearance. “Don’t overproduct, that’s the other thing. Getting proper sleep is always important,” she added.

Aniston has been vocal about the pressures of agelessness in Hollywood, advocating for natural beauty and condemning social media trolls for their harsh criticism of celebrities’ appearances.

Keanu Reeves’ Girlfriend Alexandra Grant

In a parallel narrative, Keanu Reeves and his partner Alexandra Grant exemplify the strength found in defying conventional expectations together. The couple has faced scrutiny over Grant’s gray hair since their relationship went public.

Grant, who embraced her natural hair color after years of dyeing, has been criticized for looking older than her age. One person on X (formerly known as Twitter), commented, “They say Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend is 46… She looks old as my grandma.”

Another person asked why Reeves’ girlfriend looked older than she actually was: “Why 46 years old Keanu Reeves’ girlfriend looks like she’s 70?” On the other hand, some people commended Grant’s courage to go gray on The Talk’s post, but others said they would never risk going gray.

One online user noted that Grant looked mature for her age because of the gray hair, adding: “[…] But not everyone looks their age. I’m in my late 50’s, and I look a lot younger. Anyhow, if they’re happy, who are we to judge.”

Other people commended Grant for going gray with one individual writing, “I don’t have the guts to go gray. But I think it’s crazy how people are making harsh comments regarding Her hair! “

In a December 2019 Instagram post, Grant, a visual artist, revealed her hair turned gray prematurely in her early twenties and she often dyed it. However, she soon stopped dyeing her locks due to the toxicity of the dyes.

“In my 30’s, I let my hair turn “blonde.” I love and support that every womxn can choose how she wants to look at every age. But/and, if womxn are perishing from beauty standards, then let’s talk about those beauty standards. Love to all womxn!” the now-54-year-old penned.

Despite negative comments, many fans have expressed support for Grant’s decision to go gray, highlighting the couple’s happiness as the most important factor.

Roseanne Barr

Echoing Grant’s defiance, Roseanne Barr has also embraced her gray hair, confronting the negative comments with a sense of pride in her age

Barr, whose is in her early seventies, has been subject to body shaming on social media for her natural aging process, including her gray hair.

The best-selling author has undergone a dramatic transformation through the years, which includes changing hairstyles and dyeing her hair. But in 2007, she stated she would stop dyeing her hair and wear her natural gray full-time.

However, Barr, who is also a comedian, started to embrace the aging process in 2008 when she attended the TV Land Awards with her natural gray hair.

Fast forward to 2020, the television star began posting photos of herself rocking long silver hair which she styled in waves, on her social media. A year later, Barr shared a picture wearing a cheetah print dress with gray while showing off her gray locks.

Despite the negativity, Barr has embraced her age and gray hair, stating, “I want to look old because I am old. And I think it’s good to be old, too.” Barr’s stance on aging reflects a broader acceptance of natural beauty standards.

Jodie Foster

Finally, Jodie Foster’s experiences bring the discussion full circle. Foster faced criticism for her appearance, particularly her gray roots, in the trailer for HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.”

The trailer of the long-awaited series came out in April 2023, and while many people were happy to see the Oscar Award-winning actress, otherwise were quick to point out how much she had aged.

In the clip, Foster appeared with her natural gray hair and aging face. Some people were stunned to see the former child star looking her age and mentioned how she is getting old.

One person assumed that the film star has had work done on her face, writing, “I hope she hasn’t gotten one of those facelifts that gives everyone who gets one that permanent ‘pork chopsh and apple shauce’ lishp thing.”

Despite negative comments about her aging, Foster remains content with her natural appearance. Support from fans has shifted the conversation from criticism to admiration, highlighting Foster’s enduring beauty and talent. One individual said she looked good, another sang her praises and complimented her beauty.

These celebrities, facing and responding to criticism over their natural aging process, highlight a growing movement towards embracing natural beauty and challenging traditional beauty standards in Hollywood.

She posted a picture from their beach trip with their three children and said the family trip was to celebrate Mother’s Day and their wedding anniversary.

She admitted they went to “paradise.” In another post, she shared a family picture of them at the beach during sunset and captioned it, “For many more years. Happy anniversary my love.”

The couple is happy together, and Silva clarified that she was not bothered by the 33-year age gap between her and Gere.

How Did Richard Gere Meet His Wife?

Gere and his wife first met when Silva was still a little girl, but they ran into each other again at a hotel she managed, Treville Hotel, in Positano, Italy.

A mutual friend re-introduced them, and the couple said they felt a strong connection. Silva was apprehensive about going out with Gere, but he sent her flowers and wrote her songs until she agreed.

Silva believed that she and Gere were meant to be because of the undeniable connection they shared. Although the questions about the age difference were looming in her head, the “karmic energy” between them made them all disappear.

However, things were challenging initially since their relationship started long distance. Silva revealed that they only saw each other when their children were with their ex-partners, but not more than 20 days would go by before they were together again.

Looking back at how much effort Gere put into their relationship, Silva felt like the luckiest woman alive. She was wooed by the daily songs her husband wrote her and the beautiful flowers he sent to earn her love.

Silva, an activist, could not stop blushing over her husband. She described him as “the most humble, sensitive, affectionate, attentive, funny, generous man I’ve ever met.” To top it off, Silva said Gere asked her each morning what he could do to make her happy.

As one can already imagine, the proposal was also very romantic. The activist did not share many details about it, but it was an intimate moment between them at the most beautiful hotel in the South of France. “I get emotional just remembering it,” she said.

The couple tied the knot in 2018 and made a rather unexpected entrance to their wedding in a tuk-tuk. Silva said Gere was driving, but seeing the shock on their guest’s faces was funny.

The activist remembered when Gere saw in her dress and said, “I was the most spectacular woman he had ever seen.” Silva was nervous and overwhelmed and told him how much she loved him.

The couple ensured their children were also involved in the ceremony, and they had the big job of being ring bearers. They had a beautiful and emotional ceremony they will both cherish forever.

Silva was not the only that could not stop gushing about her partner. Gere also expressed, “I am the happiest man in the universe.”

The actor praised his wife for how beautiful, sensitive, and forgiving she was. On top of it all, he said she was a good cook that made the best salads. Most importantly, he loved how much of a devoted mother Silva was to their children.

Almost two decades after Gere welcomed his first child with ex-wife Carey Lowell, he and Silva had a son in 2019. The activist also has a son, Albert, from her previous marriage. In 2020, the 73-year-old actor and his 40-year-old wife welcomed a second son.

How Did Richard Gere Change His Wife’s Life?

Silva runs an organization called Rais Fundacion, and it is committed to helping eradicate homelessness in Spain. The activist said she lived like a homeless person for a while to understand the experience truly. This was her way of expressing how much she cared about her mission with her foundation.

But her deep love for being a committed humanitarian came from her husband’s influence. Silva said before she and Gere tied the knot, she converted to Buddhism and moved to New York.

Buddhism changed her life and made her a better and more aware person. It was also a spiritual experience that brought her and her husband closer. She reiterated, “I’ll be eternally grateful to him. No doubt about it, thanks to Buddhism, my life has changed.”

Speaking on the 33-year age gap, Silva said she could not ignore the love she and Gere shared. But above all else, her husband promised her the happiest 20 years of her life, which was an offer she could not refuse.

She also revealed that Gere was more energetic than she was, “I find it hard to keep up with him,” she joked. What she loves the most is her husband’s happiness and the unsaid assurance of how much they love each other.

Therefore, the age gap does not matter because Gere has all the qualities she wants in a man, and with their spiritual connection and their love for people, her marriage is a dream come true. “It’s the sweetest, most romantic dream I’ve ever had. That’s why I’ve decided to stay in it!” she gushed.

Ines de Ramon has recently stepped into the limelight as Brad Pitt’s younger girlfriend, capturing public attention with their budding romance. However, before her relationship with the Hollywood icon, she was best known in the entertainment industry as the wife of “Vampire Diaries” star Paul Wesley.

The couple’s journey together concluded with the recent finalization of their divorce, marking the end of their marital chapter that began in 2019.

According to court documents, de Ramon and Wesley signed the divorce papers on February 23. The filing then took place in Los Angeles County Superior Court shortly after. The documents highlight that de Ramon and Wesley “have entered into a written agreement regarding their property and their marriage or domestic partnership rights.”

A notable detail from the proceedings is de Ramon’s request to revert to her maiden name, pending only the judge’s approval to finalize the divorce. Her no contest to Wesley’s filing suggested an amicable split. Additionally, both parties agreed to give up the right to receive spousal support.

Although the actor initiated the divorce process in February 2023, citing irreconcilable differences, a representative for Wesley disclosed that the couple had mutually decided to part ways approximately five months prior, around April 2022.

This separation marks Wesley’s second, following his previous dissolution of marriage from his fellow “Vampire Diaries” co-star Torrey DeVitto in 2013.

After separating from Wesley, de Ramon found love again with Brad Pitt. The couple first sparked rumors of a romantic connection in November 2022, when they were seen together at a Bono concert in Los Angeles. At that time, their romantic relationship was not confirmed. They were also in the company of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber during the concert.

However, by the holiday season, speculations of their dating began to circulate widely. Their relationship eventually blossomed into a full-fledged romance that they did not hide but kept private.

In December 2023, the couple was seen enjoying a low-key celebration in Paris for Pitt’s 60th birthday. Despite their preference for privacy, the two couldn’t escape public attention during this intimate celebration.

Pitt was the picture of relaxed elegance, stepping out in casual chic attire, his ensemble rounded off with aviator sunglasses. By his side, de Ramon exuded effortless style, her fashion choices adding a touch of understated glamour to the day’s festivities.

Their activities included an evening at the Théâtre du Châtelet to enjoy the melodies of Asaf Avidan and the delivery of ’60’ balloons, hinting at the thoughtful planning behind the celebration.

Like his girlfriend, Pitt’s long and tumultuous divorce from Angelina Jolie appears to be nearing its conclusion, with both parties making significant steps towards a settlement in February 2024. Court documents showed that the former lovers served their final disclosures to each other after years of little progression.

With Brad Pitt and de Ramon’s relationship going strong, the two have reportedly “become very close” with her famous boyfriend’s “inner circle of friends.” Although all seems to be fair and well with the pair, Pitt has yet to introduce his partner to his children, the source added:

“It’s not that he doesn’t love Ines; it’s just that he wants to ensure this relationship is going the distance before he takes that major step.”

The insider disclosed that Pitt, who shares six children – Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox – with former wife, Jolie – previously dated several other women in the past but never introduced them to his kids.

In March 2023, another source disclosed that de Ramon had yet to meet Pitt’s offspring or their mother. The insider added that the duo’s romance was “still fairly new” and that things would take a while to progress. The A-lister is reportedly content with his relationship with de Ramon and “isn’t in a rush” to take things to the next level unless they happen naturally.

A source at the time revealed in December 2022 that Pitt was “smitten” with the brunette beauty and was not “expecting to find someone extraordinary” like her. However, they were merely friends then.

The pair’s newfound romance was confirmed a month later, in late December 2022, and the two were reportedly enjoying each other’s company. All the while, Pitt has had to deal with legal drama between him and his ex-wife. But a source revealed in a July 2023 interview that de Ramon’s’ “feelings for him haven’t wavered whatsoever.”

The insider explained the ordeal had only strengthened the couple’s bond as they are transparent and honest about the happenings of their lives, regardless of them being good or bad.