The Oscars season will be interesting as another music conductor drama will be competing during the awards season after Cate Blanchett’s ‘Tár’. Bradley Cooper’s biographical musical drama, ‘Maestro’, has been winning hearts for the portrayal of late music conductor Leonard Bernstein and his professional triumph and debilitating personal life with the actress Felicia Montealegre.
After the successful film festival campaign, ‘Maestro’ had a star-studded premiere in Los Angeles. During the screening, Bradley Cooper’s co-star and friend, Lady Gaga, came to support the actor’s directorial venture. He also brought Irina Shyk and his daughter, Lea De Seine, who was an adorable munchkin, on the red carpet. However, during a press conference for the film, he had to rush to Lea’s school after the nurse called him in between the event.
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Bradley Cooper Rushed To Lea De Seine’s School In The Middle Of ‘Maestro’ Press Conference
On December 21, 2023, after the Netflix release of ‘Maestro’, Bradley Cooper attended a press conference for the film. ‘Maestro’ received a great response for the amazing performance of Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein.
However, during the press conference, Bradley proved how great a father he is! In the middle of it, Bradley told the reporters, “So sorry. The school nurse just called me.”
According to The Daily Mail, Bradley Cooper asked the reporters, “Can I just leave the room for a second to call them back and you can keep going? Is that all right?”
After the call, Bradley Cooper came back to them and told them that he had “to go to the school to do something with Lea that needs.” He continued, “I have to apply something that they won’t allow. I have to do it, so it’s like, a 10-minute walk.”
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The Actor Went To Lea’s Graduation In ‘Maestro’ Makeup
Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ created a lot of stir after his first look was released. The prosthetic nose became controversial as it gave in to the Jewface stereotype.
However, the makers continued with it as it was an integral facial feature to portray Leonard Bernstein. As he both directed and starred in the film, he had a very tight schedule. But the star managed to balance the schedule with his daughter’s graduation ceremony.
During an interview with Deadline, Bradley Cooper said that he had his ‘Maestro’ makeup on when he went to Lea’s graduation ceremony. He said, “But we were still shooting. So, I attended her graduation in full makeup as Lenny.” Bradley added, “So much so that some of the mothers must have thought, ‘Who is that guy?’ Seriously. I was Lenny. Full Lenny. It was crazy.”
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