Lady Gaga‘s admiration forBradley Cooperis anything but shallow.
Havingnailed their Oscar night performanceof “Shallow,” their nominated song from their nominated film,A Star Is Born— which is up for Best Picture, along with acting nods for each of them — Gaga and Cooper made their way backstage where they hugged tightly as they were met with a swarm of claps from well-wishing production staff.
After taking in the congratulations and asking, “Did I nail it?” Gaga, 32, looked at Cooper and said, “I’m so f—ing proud of you!”
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From left: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper performing at the 2019 Oscars.Kevin Winter/Getty
Lady Gaga accepting the Oscar for Best Original Song.Kevin Winter/Getty
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Taking the stage once again toco-accept the award for Best Original Song, Gaga said in part during her speech, “Bradley, there is not a single person on the planet that could’ve sang this song with me but you. Thank you for believing in us. Thank you so much.”
Tears still streaming as she walked backstage holding her trophy, the stunned actress and singer said, “I need a drink” before enjoying an entire glass of champagne.
She and her “Shallow” co-winners enjoyed a moment together, taking photos before making their way back to their seats.
The 91st Academy Awards are broadcasting live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC.
source: people.com
