Bradley Cooper credits Will Arnett for helping him overcome cocaine and alcohol addiction

Famed Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper appeared on the ‘SmartLess’ podcast hosted by Will Arnett, Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman. Cooper discussed his drug and alcohol addiction on the podcast when discussing his new movie ‘Maestro’. He said that when he started his career in the early 2000s, he was addicted to drugs and alcohol. His roommate at the time, Will Arnett, helped him deal with the addiction and sober up.

Bradley Cooper has some fantastic movies under his belt that include ‘A Star is Born’, ‘The Hangover series, ‘Silver Linings Playbook’, among others.
Cooper admitted that he was insured at the start of his career and had zero self-esteem. He used to imitate the mean humour of famous comedians to look confident. However, after a nasty dinner party, Arnett had a tough conversation with Cooper that changed the latter’s life.


After talking about the dinner party and the conversation, Bradley Cooper said that he believed he was terrific at the party. He thought all liked his jokes and banter. However, Arnett busted his misconception, saying Cooper behaved terribly at the party.

Arnett’s revelation made Cooper realise that he had a problem with drugs and alcohol. Cooper said that the guy he thought did mean humour helped him realise his mistakes. That, according to Cooper, changed his life. He also added that he was ignorant of hurting others, but when Arnett made it apparent, Cooper felt worthless and decided to change.

Cooper explained his problem and said he was lost at that time and addicted to cocaine. Will Arnett, however, took the risk of having a hard-hitting conversation with the actor that changed Cooper’s life. He credits Arnett for the change he incorporated later on.

Talking about his recovery Cooper said that therapy and the birth of his daughter Lea helped him embrace sobriety. Cooper has a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk. He said that the birth of his daughter changed everything. He felt glorious about being a father and thought it was the best thing.

Responding to Cooper’s confession and credit, Will Arnett said he was happy to see his friend sober and successful. He also added that he was delighted to see Cooper happy with who he was.