Becoming a dad truly changed Bradley Cooper‘s life! In an extremely candid new episode of Dax Shepherd podcast’s Armchair Expert out on Monday, the Maestro star said he credits his 6-year-old daughter Lea with saving his life.
While reflecting on his career and sobriety journey throughout the interview, the actor expressed: He recalled it was as if someone was saying, “Your DNA is going to tell you there’s something more important than you.” Parenting really is life-changing! Related: Tristan Thompson Officially Granted Guardianship Of His Little Brother Amari For those who don’t know, the Silver Linings Playbook alum has been sober for nearly 20 years, a decision he made partly following a conversation with his pal Will Arnett after a party in 2004.
That’s when he came to understand his “problem with drugs and alcohol” for the first time, he shared in 2022. He went on to welcome Lea with ex Irina Shayk in 2017, giving him more determination to conquer his past addiction struggles.
But Lea hasn’t just helped Bradley maintain his sobriety, she’s also encouraged him to “work on” himself in more ways. He added: Whatever he’s doing is working!
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