Gigi Hadid Makes Bradley Cooper Romance Instagram Official

Supermodel Gigi Hadid has finally made her relationship with actor Bradley Cooper Instagram official, sharing a photo of the couple kissing during her 30th birthday celebration on May 3. The intimate moment was included in a carousel of images from her star-studded birthday bash held at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City last month, marking the first time the notoriously private couple has publicly acknowledged their romance on social media.

The relationship confirmation comes after nearly 19 months of dating speculation that began when the pair was first spotted dining together at Via Carota in New York City’s West Village in October 2023. Despite numerous public outings since then, including hand-holding in London this January and coordinated Valentine’s Day appearances, both celebrities had previously kept their relationship off social media until this milestone post.

Birthday Celebration Provides Perfect Backdrop

Hadid chose her milestone 30th birthday festivities as the setting to hard-launch her relationship with the 50-year-old “Maestro” actor. The celebration, which took place on April 25, gathered numerous celebrities including Hadid’s sister Bella, actress Anne Hathaway and her husband Adam Shulman, as well as other notable figures from the fashion and entertainment industries.

“I feel so lucky to be 30!” Hadid wrote in her Instagram caption. “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! I’m so lucky to be a mom, friend, partner, sister, daughter, colleague to some of the most unbelievable humans!!”

The kissing photo appears as just one image among twenty in the birthday carousel, strategically placed as the 18th photo rather than highlighted as the lead image, according to LiveJournal. This placement suggests a casual approach to the relationship reveal rather than making it the centerpiece of her post.

Relationship Recently Acknowledged in Vogue

Just last month, Hadid made rare comments about her relationship with Cooper in a Vogue interview, describing their connection as a “very romantic and happy dynamic.” While not naming Cooper directly, she spoke about finding someone who knows what they want and deserve in a relationship.

“To find someone that is in a place in their life where they know what they want and deserve and you both do work separately to come together and be the best partner that you can be. I just feel really lucky,” Hadid told the magazine, according to People.

The model also shared that Cooper has influenced her cultural interests, revealing, “Bradley has opened me up to going to the theater more, and that’s something that’s so nice to bring back into my life.” The couple was previously spotted attending Broadway performances together, including “Chicago” starring Alyssa Milano.

Sources Indicate Serious but Unhurried Relationship

Despite the 20-year age gap between them, insiders have described the relationship as serious while noting neither party feels pressured to rush major decisions. A source told People magazine earlier this year that while an engagement “would be a big step” for the pair, they’re perfectly content as they are.

“Neither are looking to rush anything, but that’s not to say they’re not very happy together,” the insider revealed. “Gigi has a free spirit personality and she brings out a fun side of Bradley.”

The relationship represents significant new chapters for both celebrities, who each have children from previous relationships. Cooper shares 8-year-old daughter Lea De Seine with ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk, while Hadid is mother to 4-year-old daughter Khai with former One Direction member Zayn Malik.

According to CNN, Hadid has previously explained her preference for keeping the relationship private, telling Vogue earlier this year, “You want to give yourself a normal experience of dating,” adding that they chose to shield this aspect of their lives because “it’s just not part of our relationship to share for whatever reason.”

Fans React to Relationship Confirmation

Social media reactions to the Instagram confirmation have been mixed but largely supportive. Many fans expressed excitement over seeing the couple make their relationship public after months of speculation and paparazzi photos.

Some commenters addressed the 20-year age gap between the 30-year-old model and 50-year-old actor, though others pointed out that both are consenting adults at established points in their respective careers. The couple’s measured approach to publicizing their relationship has earned respect from many observers familiar with the challenges of dating in the public eye.

Their relationship timeline has been well-documented by various media outlets, with significant milestones including their first public hand-holding in London in January, coordinated outfits on Valentine’s Day, and regular sightings at restaurants and cultural events in New York City, where both maintain residences.