If you're a fan of celebrity conspiracy theories, we've no doubt you'll be well-versed on the saga of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The two starred alongside each other in the smash-hit movie A Star Is Born, in which their respective characters fell deeply in love. However, some thought the level of chemistry between the pair was too good to be acting and concluded the pair were in love in real life, too.
Much of the publicity surrounding A Star Is Born has centered around the relationship of its two stars. Their real-life interactions have been carefully studied in order to find evidence of this secret relationship.
At the Oscars this week, Gaga and Cooper performed their winning song, "Shallow," to a rapt audience. However, it wasn't just the vocals that got people talking, but the electricity between the two as they sang. But now Gaga has spoken out about the rumors - and with quite a shocking response.
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper starred together in A Star Is Born.
The love story between a younger, insecure woman and an older, world-weary man captured the hearts of the world, and is both commercially and critically acclaimed.The two give absolutely stellar performances.
The soundtrack to the movie is also amazing. But one thing that really makes it stand out is the chemistry between the two leads.The romance between Gaga and Cooper was very... believable.
Something about the way they interacted with each other on screen really captured to attention of audiences.The experience of making the movie clearly brought the two together.
Gaga and Cooper appear to have a very close friendship, plus massive amounts of respect for each other's work. Their off-screen interactions are very cute.Some think they're a little too cute.
via: Getty Images
Instances like the above red-carpet kiss have got the rumor mills turning, as they have led many to believe there's something between Gaga and Cooper IRL.They do look sort of... coupley.
via: Getty Images
The familiarity the pair have with each other, the subtle body language indications of desire, the deep, longing looks into each other's eyes... we kind of buy it.For many, A Star Is Born is proof enough.
You sit through 2 hours and 14 minutes of A Star is Born, watch this beautiful love story play out and yet you sit… https://t.co/Da10e8j4qZ— Rory Danger G-O (@Rory Danger G-O)1549988048.0
Those who believe in the relationship stand firm.
No amount of denial on either part will convince some that Cooper and Gaga are not secretly in love with each other.With each public appearance, more proof is gathered.
via: Shutterstock
This image from the Venice Film Festival looks particularly relationship-esque. The fixing of your partner's tie in public seems like something only a couple would do.Public performances like this don't help.
The two sang "Shallow" on stage in Vegas - and everyone had one thought: that the two were definitely secretly in love.There's been a couple of problems with the conspiracy theory.
via: Shutterstock
Cooper has a long term partner, Russian model Irina Shayk. They've been together since 2015 and have a daughter together called Lea. Until recently, Gaga was also in a relationship.Gaga was engaged to talent agent Christian Carino.
@ladygaga broke off her engagement because she’s secretly in love with Bradley Cooper....obviously. We stan.— Fernz (@Fernz)1550007112.0
This image of Gaga, Cooper and Shayk went viral.
Biggest takeaway from the #GoldenGlobes is that Lady Gaga is full on in love with Bradley Cooper and I feel like th… https://t.co/kJxInW3uVH— The Bravo Mess (@The Bravo Mess)1546875658.0
Some even believe Gaga is sending coded messages to Cooper.
She recently got inked with the musical notes for G, A, G, A. However, transposed from the treble to the bass clef, these notes become B, C, B, C - which some took as an ode to Bradley Cooper.For those who somehow missed it, the Oscars happened this weekend.
They're the biggest awards ceremony in the world, and celebrate the biggest achievements in film for the year.A Star Is Born was nominated in many categories.
via: Getty Images
These included Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Picture. In the end, the movie only ended up winning one, Best Original Song.The song in question is "Shallow."
Frissons aux #Oscars : Lady Gaga et Bradley Cooper interprètent #Shallow (#AStarIsBorn) sur la scène du Dolby Theat… https://t.co/Mh4zRtQRZC— CANAL+ (@CANAL+)1551064242.0
Here's the full performance, in case you missed it.
Whether you believe the rumors or not, you have to admit that this performance is pretty breathtaking. Many are calling it the highlight of the whole night.One moment in particular tugged at peoples' heartstrings.
At the very end of the song, Gaga looks up and Cooper and smiles. Many have replayed the moment again and again, sure that this is the final proof that the two are romantically linked.During the performance, the two got very close.
via: Getty Images
While they started at opposite ends of the stage, by the end the two were snuggled up in extremely close quarters, sharing one piano stool.To many, this performance signified only one thing.
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper should have won the Oscar for acting like they’re not fucking— Tank.Sinatra (@Tank.Sinatra)1551211255.0
In fact, the performance sparked controversy for this very reason.
Mel B Says She 'Felt Uncomfortable' for Irina Shayk During Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper's Oscars Duet https://t.co/4ZPkoOn7rv— People (@People)1551109442.0
In spite of this, Shayk and Gaga don't appear to have any beef.
via: Getty Images
In fact, as soon as Gaga and Cooper came off stage after their performance of "Shallow," Shayk was quick to congratulate Gaga with a warm hug.Either way, the performance has got everyone talking.
Led by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper's #Shallow, #Oscars song nominees increase 139% in sales https://t.co/CZ3wm0gm3u https://t.co/Ju7sxb10as— billboard (@billboard)1551221110.0