Bradley Cooper, the most well-known Eagles supporter on the planet. Sorry Taylor Swift, but you lost your bandwagon pass when you put on a Chiefs jersey just for love.
Cooper, a born-and-raised Eagles fan, is a familiar sight at home games, seen sitting alongside Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie in his suite at the Linc.
Aside from his passion for football, Cooper is also a highly accomplished actor and director with numerous award nominations. He even won a Grammy for his “Shallow” duet with Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born.
Cooper’s fervor for both his craft and his favorite football team led to an interesting question posed by Howard Stern during a SiriusXM radio show.
STERN: Ok, here’s the big question, and I really want you to answer this in a serious manner.
COOPER: Ok.
STERN: “Sophie’s Choice” for 2024: You win the Oscar, not only for Best Director [of his upcoming film Maestro], but for Best Actor, and Carrie Mulligan wins Best Actress, or the Eagles have a Super Bowl victory? What do you choo—
COOPER: Eagles Super Bowl victory. Eagles. Yeah, Eagles. I know. I’m sick.
STERN: What? You’re lying now, aren’t you? You’re lying.
COOPER: I don’t think so, bro. No. No. I’m not lying.
That speaks volumes about his dedication. He didn’t even wait for Stern to finish the question! It’s clear that he wants another Eagles parade.
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This might not come as a surprise, considering his portrayal of a fanatical Eagles fan in the critically-acclaimed Silver Linings Playbook. His character, while dealing with psychological issues, added to his genuineness.
For someone with multiple Oscar nominations but no wins, the sacrifice is significant. Instead of personal accolades, he selflessly desires the ultimate experience for all Eagles fans.
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For instance, oddsmakers believe the Eagles winning the Super Bowl is a better bet than Cooper winning an Oscar. PointsBet has the Eagles at 4/1 to win it all; goldderby.com has Cooper at 9/2 to win Best Actor for Maestro.
