Gigi Hadid Says Bradley Cooper Relationship Feels ‘Different’ as Couple Deepens Their Commitment

Gigi Hadid is offering a rare glimpse into her relationship with Bradley Cooper, revealing that one quality in particular has made their romance feel noticeably different from her previous relationships: the freedom to be completely honest with one another.

The 31-year-old supermodel opened up about Cooper, 51, during an interview with Vogue France published on Tuesday, August 25. Although Hadid and Cooper have largely kept their relationship away from the spotlight, she explained that their ability to communicate directly has become one of the most important foundations of their partnership.

“What’s beautiful about my current relationship and so different from what I’ve experienced before, is the ability to be deeply honest,” Hadid said. “To say what we think, when we think it.”

For Hadid, that level of openness appears to be an important indication of whether two people are genuinely compatible.

“If it’s impossible, it probably means it’s not the right person,” she added.

The model also described creating a healthy partnership as a “two-person journey,” suggesting that a successful relationship requires both people to actively contribute to building something meaningful.

Her remarks are among her most candid comments yet about Cooper, with whom she has been romantically linked for nearly three years.

A Romance That Began Quietly

Hadid and Cooper first generated dating speculation in October 2023, when they were photographed going to dinner together in New York City.

At the time, the pairing caught considerable attention because of their approximately 20-year age difference. However, a source told Us Weekly that the two had quickly discovered they shared several important similarities.

According to the insider, both were single parents raising young daughters and had compatible personalities, including a similar sense of humor.

“They’re both single parents to a young daughter, and they share a similar sense of humor,” the source said at the time.

Hadid shares her daughter Khai, 5, with former One Direction singer Zayn Malik. Hadid and Malik dated on and off for several years before eventually ending their romantic relationship.

Cooper, meanwhile, shares daughter Lea De Seine, 9, with his former partner, model Irina Shayk.

Their experiences as parents reportedly became an important point of connection as Hadid and Cooper gradually developed their relationship.

Rather than immediately placing their romance in the public eye, the pair maintained a relatively private approach during the early stages of dating. They were occasionally photographed together, but neither spoke extensively about the relationship.

Over time, however, signs emerged that the romance had become increasingly serious.

Hadid Makes Their Romance Instagram Official

One particularly significant moment arrived in May 2025, when Hadid publicly acknowledged Cooper on Instagram while sharing photographs from her 30th birthday celebration.

Among the images was a photograph showing Hadid kissing Cooper while holding his face — effectively making their relationship Instagram official after more than a year of speculation and public sightings.

In the accompanying message, Hadid reflected on entering a new decade of her life and expressed gratitude for the people around her.

“I feel so lucky to be 30,” she wrote.

Hadid said she was grateful for both the positive and difficult experiences she had encountered throughout her life and for the lessons those experiences had taught her.

“I feel so lucky for every high and low — for all the lessons and gifts both have brought me. To get to feel it all!” she continued.

She also described herself as fortunate to occupy many different roles in her personal and professional life.

“I’m so lucky to be a mom, friend, partner, sister, daughter, colleague to some of the most unbelievable humans!!” Hadid wrote.

Although she did not make Cooper the sole focus of the birthday post, including an affectionate photograph of the actor provided the clearest public confirmation yet that the two were seriously involved.

Hadid also thanked her fans and loved ones for supporting her as she entered her thirties.

“So lucky for the support and encouragement from all of YOU around the world, every day and on my birthday last week,” she wrote. “I had the best time celebrating, and it’s a blessing to feel so loved!! I am grateful and honored to take on a new decade.”

Matching Rings Spark Marriage Speculation

More recently, Hadid and Cooper triggered another round of speculation when they were spotted wearing matching rings on their left hands.

The jewelry quickly led some observers to wonder whether the couple had quietly become engaged or married.

However, a source later told Us Weekly that the rings were actually “promise rings” representing their commitment rather than traditional engagement or wedding bands.

“They have had the rings for a few months now,” the insider explained.

According to the source, neither Hadid nor Cooper is currently interested in pursuing a conventional marriage ceremony.

“Neither of them wants to get married or have a traditional wedding, but they are very serious and committed to one another,” the insider said.

The rings therefore appear to symbolize a relationship that the pair has defined on their own terms rather than according to more traditional expectations.

That approach appears consistent with Hadid’s latest comments about relationships being a collaborative journey between two people.

Their Families Have Reportedly Become Closely Connected

The relationship has reportedly progressed well beyond casual dating.

According to the same source, Hadid and Cooper spend significant amounts of time together whenever their professional schedules allow.

“They are inseparable when they aren’t working,” the insider said.

Their family lives have also reportedly become increasingly intertwined.

“Their lives are fully integrated at this point and their daughters get along well and have play dates,” the source continued.

Because both Hadid and Cooper entered the relationship as parents, their daughters have apparently become an important part of the partnership.

The insider described the group as having essentially created their own version of a blended family.

“They’ve essentially become one happy little family in their own way,” the source said.

That development is notable considering how privately Hadid and Cooper initially approached their romance. What began with dinner outings in New York has reportedly evolved into a relationship in which their children, schedules and everyday lives have become closely connected.

Hadid’s New Perspective on Relationships

Hadid’s latest remarks also reveal how she appears to view relationships differently after previous high-profile romances.

Rather than focusing on grand gestures or conventional milestones, the model emphasized communication, honesty and mutual participation.

Her statement that both people must be involved in creating a “beautiful relationship” suggests she does not view compatibility as something that simply happens automatically. Instead, she sees it as an ongoing process requiring transparency from both partners.

That may help explain why her relationship with Cooper has lasted despite their demanding careers, public profiles and responsibilities as parents.

For Hadid, the biggest difference appears to be straightforward: she feels able to speak openly without carefully filtering what she thinks or feels.

Nearly three years after they were first linked, Hadid and Cooper continue to keep many details of their relationship private. Yet the few comments Hadid has made paint a picture of an increasingly serious partnership built around direct communication, shared experiences as parents and a willingness to define commitment in their own way.

And while matching rings may have fueled speculation about an engagement or secret wedding, those close to the couple maintain that traditional marriage is not currently their goal.

Instead, Hadid’s comments suggest that what matters most to her is considerably simpler: being with someone with whom honesty feels natural.

For a relationship that has unfolded under intense public attention, that ability to communicate openly may be exactly what makes her romance with Bradley Cooper feel so different from everything that came before.