We first caught wind of Lady Gaga [1] and Bradley Cooper [2]'s surprising friendship when they were spotted taking a ride on the actor's motorcycle [3] back in 2016, and once it was announced that they'd be working together in a reboot of A Star Is Born [4], all eyes were on the unlikely pals. Not only do Bradley and Gaga get along well in real life, but they translated their mutual love and respect for each other onto the big screen as well. In her new interview with Vogue, Gaga opened up about her "instant connection" with Bradley [5]: "The second that I saw him, I was like, 'Have I known you my whole life?'" she said, adding, "It was an instant connection, instant understanding of one another."
Now that the two are hard at work promoting A Star Is Born on the film festival circuit ahead of its Oct. 5 release, we're getting even more sweet glimpses of their chemistry [6] on the red carpet and in interviews. Most recently, at the Toronto Film Festival, Bradley got a rise out of the crowd when he adorably helped lift Gaga's intricate veil [7]. We'd be lying if we said we didn't wish these two could date. Keep reading to see their best friendship moments so far.
Gaga hopped on the back of Bradley's motorcycle for a dinner date in April 2016.
These matching leather looks! We live.
Bradley helped Gaga out of their water taxi as they arrived in style for the Venice Film Festival.
The pals held hands and looked into each other's eyes.
I mean . . .
Bradley and Gaga headed to their photocall together at the festival.
For the red carpet premiere of A Star Is Born in Venice, Bradley showed off his chivalry by helping Gaga out of her car.
Gaga returned the favour by helping Bradley with his suit. That's what friends are for, right?
Gaga and Bradley looked totally at ease during a press conference at TIFF.
They looked really excited to reunite on the red carpet at TIFF for the premiere of their film.
Bradley even helped Gaga get her insane veil up!
Gaga presented Bradley to the crowd as the best friend and veil-lifter she's ever had.
Gaga and Bradley shared a sweet embrace on stage during the premiere of A Star Is Born.
They even stayed close after the screening.
The way Gaga looks at Bradley Cooper [9] is enough to give you heart-eyes.