Bradley Cooper Can't Stop Laughing About His High School Reunion and Talks Preparing for Maestro

Bradley Cooper talks about receiving Golden Globe nominations for his film Maestro, attending his 30-year high school reunion and spending six years learning how to conduct music for his role as Leonard Bernstein in the film.
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Bradley Cooper Can't Stop Laughing About His High School Reunion and Talks Preparing for Maestro
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[@thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen]

If you never saw that one interview where they are straight up laughing 95% of the time. Their laughter is infectious and still laugh after watching it for the 5th time.

[@eduardovalencia2197]

Elephant man, that´s a classic

[@ahoymate5059]

I love the Elephant Man interview. Makes me cackle laugh so hard.

[@chellykins]

I've saved it so I can watch it when I need a laugh on a bad day.

[@sarahberkner]

It all started because of those silly hats they were wearing. I think they get really distracted by accessories lol.

[@thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen]

I want to watch that episode again!! 🤣@@sarahberkner

[@AA-qb7ni]

Bradley really ages like fine wine. Glad he's directing more movies because he's incredibly talented!!

[@KYLEJT]

Such a womanly thing to say

[@saritapearce9958]

He studied long and hard. If you want to see a young Bradley look up some episodes of The Actors' Studio. He received his Master's Degree there in that iconic branch of NYC.

[@user-es2eb7io6j]

With the exception of the film A Star is Born, you may be right. The Shallow performance at the Oscars was a lot better than the entire movie

[@TszWaiPang-vr4zo]

@@KYLEJT Such a dweeb thing to say

[@geoffreythomas1452]

that's the botox, and he's a mediocre director

[@henri_ol]

This doesn't seems like a interview , I seems like two friends who decide to hang out after spend a time at the bar 😂

[@jaycee5968]

Like they smoked a jay during commercial break

[@Pravindaswani74]

Exactly said..and that's how all interviews should be.

[@bethu3981]

Are they high or what?

[@peacelovingredheadbekind7149]

⁠@@bethu3981Can’t say about Jimmy, but Bradley has been sober around 19 years, since 2004, which is miraculous!🙏💜🙏 What many people don’t realize is that we have just as much fun sober (or maybe more so) & even remember it! 🎉🙏😂💕😇

[@tommyriam8320]

That's what makes it so sickening.

[@intrepidvirgo938]

Bradley is one of those guys that’s blessed to have a great personality that everyone wants to be around.

[@idlemayhem7698]

they are so freaking goofy together and i LOVE it 😂

[@siat11]

Love the dynamics these 2 have. They're natural and fun! I can't wait to see Maestro.

[@bradleycooper403]

Season’s greetings 🖖 to you my lovely fan🎉 where are you from and how long have you been my fan?

[@ggluvgte101]

These two have NEVER had a serious interview. The wig segment from years ago STILL make me laugh

[@BradleyCooper-jh6jo]

Hello 👋,how are you doing today.i noticed you are a great fan of mine,how long have you been my fan.. sending you love 💕

[@michellefeltham4066]

Well they definitely made Bucky’s day. Haha. These guys are hilarious together.❤

[@BradlyCooper-nd6yc]

Thanks for your beautiful comment and support

[@SugarsugarFruity-hz6lz]

This is how every talk shows should be. Crazy, spontaneous and fun! It's way funnier in that way! I know usually Talk shows are scripted but those little moments are clearly unscripted.

[@blackcat4859]

Hysterically laughing about things that aren't hysterically funny is not really spontaneous ;)

[@ChadDore]

It's just one big fucking commercial.

[@SugarsugarFruity-hz6lz]

@@blackcat4859 that's your opinion and this is MINE, sweetie. Quick being difficult and a pain in the ass. So negative. Gtfo.💀😏

[@SugarsugarFruity-hz6lz]

@@ChadDore don't fucking cuss at me, you little shit.💀😂

[@RLSchanneltwo]

These two remind me of the movie "Stepbrothers" right now. LOL So fun to watch. I'm laughing just because they're laughing.

[@drakeredmond2355]

Imagine being Bucky watching this LOL

[@gjha1202]

Both of them definately smoke up before these interviews 🤣

[@ShakibAhmedEmon]

Hahahahha well said

[@MattNUMBER69]

He’s sober

[@msbolle24]

Edibles 😂

[@peachesandpoets]

Cali sober? ​@@MattNUMBER69

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Hilarious 😂.

[@MannyMenace]

His edible hit right on time 😂

[@damarcelo3252]

Omg this is so funny. It’s like hanging out with two good friends. Looking forward to watching this masterpiece!

[@sebastianalegria3401]

I've just seen Maestro on Netflix, and I found it unbelievable what a beautiful picture it is and to be frank, I'd like Bradley Cooper be nominated at the Oscars. Regarding Bradley, the older he gets, the more he looks handsome, don't you think?

[@slickymoxy]

Bradley has such a great laugh. He seems like a lot of fun. When these two get together, they automatically get the giggles. Lol.

[@narabdela]

Too much farting about. I gave up halfway through.

[@jaycee5968]

Me too ! He is adorable

[@ester24966]

Wow , Bradley Cooper , YOU NAILED IT !!! Your performance is absolutely great !

[@marisa_moon_]

That was so fun to watch, like best friends who couldn’t stop cracking up to do the interview

[@crazycatches1140]

the bradley cooper jimmy interviews always hit

[@colombianatalia]

If Bradley Cooper doesn't go off the rails EVERY TIME HE TALKS TO JIMMY FALLON I won't watch 😂

[@MelissaM-lo5hi]

Love when these two are together. Their energy empowers everything in the room. Laughing from the gut is what it’s all about! The best! Happy Holidays!🔥❤️🙏🏻

[@BradleyCooper-jh6jo]

Hello 👋,how are you doing today.i noticed you are a great fan of mine,how long have you been my fan.. sending you love 💕

[@colleenkelly4311]

Bradley & Jimmy, just proving every interview is better when you partake of the herb beforehand.

[@peacelovingredheadbekind7149]

Bradley Cooper has been sober since 2004, which means no herb! Just having a fun time with Jimmy…😂🤣💙💙👏😎🙏

[@bradleycooper403]

Season’s greetings 🖖 to you my lovely fan🎉 where are you from and how long have you been my fan?

[@rockturtleneck]

Normally I find Fallon's house-party antics annoying but they work here, probably because Mr. Cooper is so game and into it. The film looks incredible, I can't wait to see it.

[@suaimhneas123]

I was just going to write the exact OPPOSITE - and I will now: Jimmy Fallon can just be an idiot and not funny like he is here - always forcing that he's friends and having fun ... NOT.

[@jeffbrown8117]

The exact opposite would be: “Normally I find Fallon’s house-party antics hilarious and awesome, but they don’t work here, probably because Mr. Cooper isn’t game nor jnto it. The film looks like shit, I can’t wait to NOT see it!” So yeah, congrats on being stupid. It suits you well.

[@sarahberkner]

@@suaimhneas123 He acts friendly toward his fans as well, believe it or not some people are just friendly.

[@ace3998]

Even they can't get over that absolutely hilarious interview and it's great to see. It's like they know at any moment they are going to burst into laughter and it's probably exactly what Bradley needs after directing and staring in such a stressful production It is gold to watch and if only more of these were so go with the flow it would be much more entertaining to watch props to Bradley for being a great interviewee

[@AKayt-nm2yc]

That Bucky groove party 😂 we love you, Bucky. God bless

[@pilarorozco2737]

They are two fun guys having a great laugh 😹 Bradley is great 🌹

[@EllisEllis-qp2fb]

Watched Maestro, it's a great movie and Bradley Cooper did an amazing job.

[@lalena66]

I loved that scene where Bradley is conducting the orchestra. It’s where you really connected with all of his emotions during his film, all the emotions the character went through with his father, his relationships, his successes and how he fell and had to climb. His successes were silent and personal but they were his and it was just amazing how they shot her standing there during the end of the setting. I was sobbing really bc you really rode those emotions with the character. I like to think that was the direction and it was beautiful. Oh! And the quote at the beginning of the film was brilliant. I can’t wait to watch it again

[@joydavis4087]

Best of luck to Bradley Cooper during the awards show. ❤

[@BradleyCooper-jh6jo]

Hello 👋,how are you doing today.i noticed you are a great fan of mine,how long have you been my fan.. sending you love 💕

[@nancykoziol77]

These two were on something ..Good for them .What a great time ..

[@loveforeignaccents]

Loved his reaction to the fake clip 😂😂

[@christophergallegos3878]

Jimmy and Bradley the new duo I didn’t know I needed.

[@SweetCMSnowflake]

Hilarious! I ❤ Bradley! He deserves all the attention for “Maestro”. Incredibly talented. I’m glad he is still happy and able to live life to the fullest and stay grounded. Like still going to his HS reunion! 👏🏻👏🏻❤🏆❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@frenchtoast7742]

So hilarious to them together again! I love when he interviews Brad ! It’s so natural and sincere!

[@kazialnahian8620]

dude, you can't tell if Bradley is acting or is it for real. He is that good.

[@Longtime420]

This reminds me of when they were talking about the bones dude elephant man 😂😂

[@derrek-lee]

This interview was a mess, and I loved every second of it 😂

[@helaynelehman668]

I'm going to tag this clip, so every time I need a really good laugh 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@huggnote]

Watch the previous Bradley interviews too!

[@nattcattt]

This almost went the same way as the elephant man interview 😂

[@maryjanechapman6515]

Too funny! Jimmy slurring his words….and the laughing. They had a good time for sure! lol 😂

[@xelamercedes]

It's ridiculous and almost unbearable how attractive Bradley Cooper is. Funny, smart, creative, handsome, humble, attentive......

[@dayrue4696]

Right! I love him in Silver Linings Playbook!

[@xelamercedes]

@@dayrue4696 That was my first encounter with him. I was immediately smitten and it's just gotten more intense the more of him I see. I thought it was just the roles he was playing but I've seen him in interviews etc. since and....well, like I said, it's ridiculous and just shy of unbearable.

[@rumbarumba1]

I know ! I'm the one saying Bradley when everybody else is saying Ryan 😂😊❤

[@MelissaM-lo5hi]

@@rumbarumba1Your not alone on that one! 👍😂🔥

[@BradleyCooper-jh6jo]

Hello 👋,how are you doing today.i noticed you are a great fan of mine,how long have you been my fan.. sending you love 💕

[@sarahhorowitz1915]

Humble brag, my dad made the batons Bradley uses in the movie, so I feel like he’s touched a part of me 😂

[@shwa4335]

I’d like him to touch a part of me ;)

[@MattWeisherComposer]

Hell yeah! I use a Mollard! Where does your dad work?

[@sarahhorowitz1915]

@@MattWeisherComposer he took over some baton making from my grandpa, Dick Horowitz, who played in the MET orchestra. Lenny B is buried with one of my grandpa’s batons.

[@joanneweiss3864]

This is so awesome 🎉😊

[@jimiwo]

Wow just that short clip made me bust out some tears. I've never gone from laughing to crying so fast

[@jimiwo]

I guess sometimes orchestral music seems like an extravagant nonsense but wow the effort and end result

[@jimiwo]

I am so stupid I thought violins just existed by themselves

[@kath57]

I love watching you two ♥️♥️ the laughing is priceless 😅

[@Magikaemy90]

The prevous interview with the elephant man..😂😂😂 I love their interviews 😂😂😂

[@jimmyispromo]

3:35 these dudes high. Love it

[@Sez0rgy]

i have been having the worst separation anxiety, haven't seen a child i've raised for 12 years.... sad and depressed, i wake up with ptsd.. . . i put this video on and laughter truly is the best medicine, Thank you Jimmy Fallon for all that you do to bring laughs to our homes

[@user-ox2gu3lc2f]

Special to read this. Thanks for the honesty and God bless you. I hope you are soon reunited with your child.

[@catladydvm]

They are ao funny together. Like the interview with the hair hats where they couldn't stop laughing the whole segment.

[@NicksFlyingChannel]

3:45 😂😂😂 I love these 2 together!

[@miroiboii8936]

Last time these two had a laugh made me laugh so hard almost shit my self 😂😂

[@josiahfadder]

This doesn't beat his Elephant Man play interview. That was insane. This was fun to watch. They actually had somewhat of a "interview" this time

[@srik88]

How an interview should be..they definitely vibe together

[@Piccosquirrel]

I can't get enough of you guys giggling & cackling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BradleyCooper-jh6jo]

Hello 👋,how are you doing today.i noticed you are a great fan of mine,how long have you been my fan.. sending you love 💕

[@jasonr2226]

These 2 are hilarious together

[@Unfiltered-gb8vh]

I’m so glad that Bradley is doing so well and enriching his career and talent.

[@nadinerogers5653]

There are few things more fun to watch than these two laughing together!

[@Aljosef6366]

Watched Maestro today. Loved it. Loved him.

[@daredevil272]

For me Bradley Cooper is one of the most underrated actors. Great to see him doing well as I’m looking forward to watching his new movie ‘Maestro’. Big up Jimmy Fallon as well👍🔥

[@Disney65Fan]

Heres hoping he will win an Oscar in 2024.

[@HsbsbshsBebsbsjs]

He won't. There was better actors this year ​@@Disney65Fan

[@joanneweiss3864]

​@@Disney65FanThis one will be it🎉

[@jadelouvat]

They have such great friend chemistry, it's beautiful to watch. The proof is every time Bradley comes on the show, Jimmy can't keep it together x)

[@meganroconnell1]

I watch the original interview where they can't stop laughing at least once a year when I need a full body laugh

[@shaleighreynolds3494]

I love watching these two. The one with the wig hats is still my favorite….but dang they can laugh!

[@pointgaurd15]

Bro this not the 1st time they couldn’t finish an interview lmao Brad brings the college drugs to the show when he’s on 😂

[@originalcoffeelover2725]

That would be so awesome to be a celebrity going to your high school reunion. Ha! I would shake their hands and introduce myself. (Sarcasm). Clearly they would already know who I was. This would be epic to get to do that. Much, much love Bradley Cooper🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@arijitdachamp007]

The first clipping of The Maestro I laughed so hard😂😂

[@francesinez126]

I need to have this much joy in my life!

[@BradleyCooper-jh6jo]

Hello 👋,how are you doing today.i noticed you are a great fan of mine,how long have you been my fan.. sending you love 💕

[@deborahmeloro5633]

I love them both but they had to be HIGH 🤣🤣🤣🤣 That dancing! 😱😱😱😱

[@user-oe8qo9di1c]

This is the second interview I've seen with these two where they can't stop laughing. The first was, of course, when they attempted to talk about his role on the Elephant Man. I don't know how much truth is behind a few comments about them doing drugs, but they sure know to have a great time doing these interviews!

[@sebastiankinnunen5549]

❤Bradley is multitalented so handsome star❤Gorgeous❤So is Jimmy❤thank you for the interview❤love from Finland😍

[@BradleyCooper-jh6jo]

Hello 👋,how are you doing today.i noticed you are a great fan of mine,how long have you been my fan.. sending you love 💕

[@sebastiankinnunen5549]

Since very beginning. ActorsStudio days. 👍

[@sebastiankinnunen5549]

@@BradleyCooper-jh6jo Since very beginning. ActorsStudio days. 👍

[@MrSunash1]

New drinking game - a shot every time Bradley Cooper says "bro"

[@rosymess]

omg I remember that other time Bradley Cooper was on the show and couldn't stop laughing. I'm not surprised I laughed just as hard in this interview lol

[@gustavobarrios1859]

I was just thinking about that lol

[@advertstoday]

Cant imagine Bucky's face when he watches this

[@5876526]

Massive line each before the interview 100%😂😂

[@shannonmn8923]

Jimmy Fallon’s show is the best night show by far! Because of awesome, pure fun like this!

[@annehajdu8654]

It's annoying as f.

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Great show😊

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Good star

[@bethedmonds9635]

This was awesome ❣️😂

[@IngeniusGemini]

Who else felt like Bradley didn’t actually go to reunion until the Jimmy brought out the picture 😂😂. His laughter was just suspicious 😂

[@arkination]

I’ve tried these shades myself. Wow the video record ‘start’ and ‘stop’ sounds are amazing! There must be a really talented sound design team behind this.

[@101shadeira]

How much were the glasses 😂

[@hannahjones8115]

​@@101shadeira$300

[@Bawkzers]

Watch the uncut interview with the hats. They always seem to can't stop laughing when he's on the show. The laughing is so contagious.

[@user-dn4rx8ev3j]

Bradley Cooper has an infectious laugh.

[@navneetghotra879]

You brought it up no you did I did you did you did I did 😂😂😂

[@cristystiles892]

These guys make it seem like they're just a couple of friends hanging out. 😊

[@francoisfrancois9804]

both stoned of course!!! hilarious the best 🤣🤣🤣

[@JonnyDIY]

Dannnng 6 years for 6 minutes! 😲🤯💕👏👍

[@katefoss3268]

They are so high. It’s fun, I love it.

[@BradleyCooper-jh6jo]

Hello 👋,how are you doing today.i noticed you are a great fan of mine,how long have you been my fan.. sending you love 💕

[@jadeduh4555]

"Mike Posner" music video coming to life.

[@PiazzaGurl]

These two stay cracking up together 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@Agent-wn7le]

He’s soooo cool !

[@ON-ck9eo]

They are both baked 😂😂😂

[@ericsingasong]

When they both get together it’s like they have their own stupid frat party, but in a good way 🤣

[@xtinahay6154]

Every time, these guys!🤣😂🤣

[@jheens]

Honestly he always be my favorite person of me, although maybe is serious but was a lot funny moment with him 😅💛

[@goldiemarie1825]

Fun, fun and more fun!! 😂❤️😂

[@tracidavis3565]

He is still sooooo handsome❤ Love Bradley Cooper

[@BradleyCooper-jh6jo]

Hello 👋,how are you doing today.i noticed you are a great fan of mine,how long have you been my fan.. sending you love 💕

[@delrey874]

Bradley is always great.

[@Bends95]

When they played the wrong clip It reminded me of when on the Late Show with David Letterman when he was interviewing Daniel Craig and they played the wrong clip for Casino Royale lol.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Love bradley cooper he so humble ,kind funny, and talented maestra was such amazing movie he truly inhabited leonard berstein really hope he wins the oscar because he deserves it ,and long overdue!

[@BlakieTT]

Bradley Cooper is INCREDIBLE. Highly underrated, imho. Keep going Bradley! I'm rootin for you dude! 😍

[@nonapoppy2563]

Man I love me some Cooper!!

[@sarahharrison5157]

This is hilarious ! Love Bradley's laugh 😂😂😂 Bravo for Maestro 👏👏👏❤

[@YomijnMe]

I was think why around my streets is go in like this 😂😂🎉 marry Christmas 🎄

[@nirish25]

"I'm not gonna fake having a good time" Fallon says the quite part out loud.