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Social Media Says Bradley Cooper 'Ruined His Good Looks' After Fans Compare His New Face To Barry Manilow

November 27, 2025 by Abigail Connolly
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It’s no secret that Bradley Cooper has made some major accomplishments in the entertainment industry recently, but what seems to be getting more attention these days is his facial transformation.

Over the last year, the Hangover actor has been facing plastic surgery and cosmetic treatment allegations, as fans have noticed that his face has changed. Holding a reputation as a Hollywood heartthrob, Bradley’s transformation has had the internet buzzing, and more recently, they’ve been comparing his “new face” to that of an older celebrity in particular. Read more about his transformation and who fans think is his lookalike below.

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Fans Say Bradley Cooper 'Ruined His Face' And Accuse Him Of Getting Cosmetic Treatments

Over the last few months, even though he's been working on some exciting new projects, including the new film, Is This Thing On?, which he co-wrote, directed, and produced. He spent the summer and early fall promoting the movie at various film festivals, where fans got to see high-quality pictures of his transformation.

 

The internet can't seem to stop discussing and debating Bradley's appearance, as many believe the changes in his face are so stark that they assume he's undergone plastic surgery or received some kind of cosmetic treatment. Even plastic surgeons began weighing in, with some believing he got fillers, while others say it could simply be how his face is aging.

 

Either way, many of his loyal fans have become heated over the changes, writing things online such as, "He's ruined his face," and that he's "unrecognizable." Now, they're beginning to compare him to an older celebrity, and who it is may be surprising.

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Social Media Users Compare Bradley Cooper To Barry Manilow Following Plastic Surgery Allegations

As the debate surrounding the Oscar nominee's face carries on, numerous interviewers have begun comparing him to other stars, and one of the most trending comparisons is him and renowned American singer-songwriter, Barry Manilow.

 

In a viral Instagram post, an account joked that "Bradley Cooper's transformation to Barry Manilow is 73% complete," and the fan comments came flooding in. Numerous users not only agreed that the two stars looked alike now, but that they're not crazy about how the Maestro performer is looking these days.

 

"Now that I've seen it, how can I unsee it?" asked an Instagram user.

 

"Not a fanalow," joked another.

 

"I'll never not see him like this now," commented a fan. "Y'all did Bradley dirty."

 

One user joked that perhaps Bradley is "prepping for a biopic" based on Barry, as another wrote that he "ruined his good looks."

 

Although the actor and director have yet to acknowledge the online conversations surrounding his looks and facial changes, they certainly continue to carry on.

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Editorial Assistant

Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

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