The actor and director revealed that when it came to casting the all-important role of the dog in his film, only one pooch stood out.
Let there be zero doubt: we wish we could have our furry friends by our side all day long— if only our jobs allowed it. And it turns out that celebrities, well, they’re just like us. If you’re Bradley Cooper, that is.
The actor and director revealed that when it came to casting the all-important role of the dog in his film A Star Is Born, he turned to his very own pooch, Charlie.
“There was no nepotism—I wanted this relationship with the dog,” Cooper told People at the film’s Los Angeles premiere. “[Jackson and Ally] don’t have a child together but they have a dog together, and I wanted it to be part of their story. I love dogs.”
Cooper joked that since getting his big break, Charlie has an agent and is too good for his old friend. “I don’t talk to him much anymore. He doesn’t return my calls. He always walks away from me unless I have food.”
Hey, it’s ruff (sorry, we had to) out there for a celebrity pup.
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CHICHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 3: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex strokes a golden retriever of a well-wisher as he arrives for an engagement at Edes House during an official visit to Sussex on October 3,2018 in Chichester, England. The Duke and Duchess married on May 19th 2018 in Windsor and were conferred The Duke & Duchess of Sussex by The Queen. (Photo by Daniel Leal-Olivas – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Britain’s Prince Harry (R) and wife Meghan (2R), Duke and Duchess of Sussex greet the dogs of Ireland’s President Michael Higgins and wife Sabina on arrival at the Presidential mansion on the second day of their visit in Dublin on July 11,2018. (Photo by MAXWELLS / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read MAXWELLS/AFP/Getty Images)
LYMPSTONE, DEVON – SEPTEMBER 13: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex speaks with Royal Marine Phil Eaglesham and his dog Cooper, during his visit The Royal Marines Commando Training Centre on September 13,2018 in Lympstone, United Kingdom. The Duke arrived at the centre in a Royal Navy Wildcat Maritime Attack Helicopter for his first visit in his role as Captain General Royal Marines. He met with new recruits undergoing training as well as the Invictus Games Racing Team. (Photo by Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
CHICHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 3: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex strokes a golden retriever of a well-wisher as he arrives for an engagement at Edes House during an official visit to Sussex on October 3,2018 in Chichester, England. The Duke and Duchess married on May 19th 2018 in Windsor and were conferred The Duke & Duchess of Sussex by The Queen. (Photo by Daniel Leal-Olivas – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 23: Prince Harry pets a dog as he greets the crowds leaving The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health ahead of the Invictus Games 2017 on September 23,2017 in Toronto, Canada (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MARCH 16: Britain’s Prince Harry speaks with former Armed Services member Philip Eaglesham, left, with his Assistance Dog Cooper, as he leads a panel discussion at King’s College on March 16,2017 in London, England, Prince Harry attended the Veterans’ Mental Health Conference where he led a panel discussion with three veterans on the benefits of having open conversations and getting the right support for a range of mental health issues. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
BATH, ENGLAND – APRIL 07: Prince Harry, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, with Jester the dog as he attends the UK team trials for the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 held at the University of Bath on April 7,2017 in Bath, England. The Invictus Games is the only international sport event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veteran and was an idea developed by Prince Harry after he visited the Warrior Games in Colorado USA. (Photo by Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Prince Harry pats a dog as he plays street hockey as part of the Streetsport initiative during a visit to Robert Gordon University on September 20,2016 in Aberdeen, Scotland. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – MAY 12: Prince Harry dries a service dog after it raced in the pool during with its Invictus competitor handlers on the final day of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports on May 12,2016 in Orlando, Florida. Prince Harry, patron of the Invictus Games Foundation is in Orlando for the Invictus Games 2016. The Invictus Games is the only International sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women. Started in 2014 by Prince Harry the Invictus Games uses the power of Sport to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Invictus)
ORLANDO, FL – MAY 12: Prince Harry helps a service dog out from the pool as they take part in a race in the pool with their Invictus competitor handlers on the final day of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports on May 12,2016 in Orlando, Florida. Prince Harry, patron of the Invictus Games Foundation is in Orlando for the Invictus Games 2016. The Invictus Games is the only International sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women. Started in 2014 by Prince Harry the Invictus Games uses the power of Sport to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Invictus)
ORLANDO, FL – MAY 06: Prince Harry meets a medical alert dog as he visits venues ahead of Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports on May 6,2016 in Orlando, Florida. Prince Harry, patron of the Invictus Games Foundation is in Orlando ahead of the opening of Invictus Games which will open on Sunday. The Invictus Games is the only International sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women. Started in 2014 by Prince Harry the Invictus Games uses the power of Sport to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Invictus Games)
HOEDSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 02: Prince Harry with a Ranger Tracker dog as he visits the South African Wildlife College on December 2,2015 in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Prince Harry is visiting South Africa as part of a Royal Tour that has included the Opening of a new Charity Centre for children in Lesotho (Sentebale’s Mamohato Children’s Centre) and includes stops in Durban, Cape Town, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
KEMPIANA, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 02: Prince Harry meets ‘killer’, a specialist anti-poaching dog as he visits Southern African Wildlife College, a flagship centre close to Kruger National Park, during an official visit to Africa on December 2,2015 in Kempiana, South Africa. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – MAY 12: Prince Harry pats a dog as he meets the public at Cashel Street Mall on May 12,2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Prince Harry is in New Zealand from May 9 through to May 16 attending events in Wellington, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Christchurch, Linton, Whanganui and Auckland. (Photo by Tim Rooke – Pool/Getty Images)
VALPARAISO, CHILE – JUNE 28: Prince Harry pats a dog as he meets members of the public outside Valpariso Firestation on June 28,2014 in Valpariso, Chile. Firefighters from Valpariso were involved in dealing with the devastating forest fires that hit the area in April. Prince Harry is on a three day tour of Chile after visiting Brazil. (Photo by Chris Jackson-Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Prince Harry meets Jonathan Flint and his assistance dog at the Invictus Games Closing Ceremony during the Invictus Games at Queen Elizabeth park on September 14,2014 in London, England.
