Bradley Cooper, once hailed as a Hollywood heartthrob, caused a stir online after being photographed with a noticeably disheveled look during a dinner with Jennifer Garner in Malibu on July 20, 2025.
The 50-year-old actor met up with his former Alias co-star at Nobu, but it wasn’t the reunion that grabbed attention—it was Cooper’s tousled hair, laid-back outfit, and overall unrecognizable appearance.
Wearing a cream hoodie over a dark shirt, sunglasses, and sporting medium-length messy hair with a short mustache, Cooper looked worlds away from his polished image in films like Silver Linings Playbook and The Hangover. Garner, on the other hand, kept things neat in a white knit cardigan and tidy bun.
Social media quickly lit up with reactions—many in disbelief. “What happened to Bradley Cooper???? He was the hottest man alive in Hangover… he now looks unrecognizable,” one fan wrote. Others were more critical: “Dear God, Bradley, run a brush through your hair,” and “He looks homeless.”
This isn’t the first time Cooper’s appearance has raised eyebrows. Back in November 2024, he made a subdued appearance at Louis Vuitton’s NYC grand opening. Dressed in an oversized black coat and loose trousers, his rugged look—complete with a salt-and-pepper beard—seemed out of sync with the fashion-forward crowd.
Once again, the internet had strong opinions: “He looks like a regular Joe,” and “He was so much better looking in The Hangover.” Some even questioned whether it was Cooper at all.
Despite the wave of criticism, not everyone disapproved. A few fans embraced his unpolished vibe, with comments like, “I think he looks great!” and “He’s so gorgeous with a beard.”