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Renée Zellweger and Bradley Cooper's Secretive Romance Revealed
19 Oct
Summary
- Zellweger and Cooper dated for 2 years, keeping it out of the public eye
- Their careers were cited as the reason for their 2011 split
- Both have moved on to new relationships, with Cooper dating younger women

In a surprising revelation, it has come to light that renowned actors Renée Zellweger and Bradley Cooper were in a serious relationship for a significant period of time over a decade ago. The two met on the set of the 2006 film Case 39, but it wasn't until the movie's release in 2009 that their romance blossomed.
At the time, Cooper was just beginning to make a name for himself, having recently starred in the hit comedy The Hangover, while Zellweger, six years his senior, was already an established A-list star. Despite their high-profile status, the couple managed to keep their relationship largely out of the public eye, with only a handful of joint appearances and no official confirmation from their representatives.
The relationship lasted for two years, with the couple even sparking engagement rumors at one point, before ultimately parting ways in 2011. According to sources, the primary reason for their split was the demands of their respective careers, with Cooper's rising stardom taking precedence.
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In the years since, both Zellweger and Cooper have moved on to new relationships. Cooper has dated several younger women, including Suki Waterhouse, Irina Shayk, and most recently, Gigi Hadid. Zellweger, meanwhile, has found a "cherished relationship" with British TV personality Ant Anstead since 2021, finally shedding her "unlucky in love" Bridget Jones reputation.