Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid chose low-key romance over red-carpet glamour on January 11, dining in Santa Monica while Hollywood’s elite gathered across town for the 2026 Golden Globes.
**At a Glance
- The couple was photographed holding hands outside Giorgio Baldi
- Hadid carried a $4,900 Miu Miu patchwork bag and wore brunette hair after recent blonde speculation
- Cooper, 51, sported an Eagles T-shirt and puffer; Hadid, 30, opted for a fuzzy sweater and loafers
- Why it matters: The quiet date marks Cooper’s first public appearance since denying plastic-surgery rumors on the Smartless podcast
The pair, together since fall 2023, arrived at the Italian restaurant around prime dinner hours, according to photos published by News Of Losangeles. Images show them clasping hands while navigating the sidewalk, their outfits reflecting opposite approaches to casual chic.
Date-Night Style Divide
Cooper layered a navy puffer over a vintage-style Philadelphia Eagles tee, faded denim, and sneakers. Hadid countered with an oversized cream fuzzy sweater, straight-leg jeans, and polished brown loafers. Her leather tote-Miu Miu’s patchwork design-added a luxury accent to the otherwise relaxed ensemble.
Hair color drove online chatter last week when stylist Dimitris Giannetos posted a jet-black bob on Instagram, prompting speculation that the usually blonde Hadid had dyed her signature shade. The weekend outing confirmed the darker look was temporary; she returned to honey-toned lengths tucked beneath the sweater’s collar.
Broadway Bonding
Before the holidays, the couple logged multiple theater dates in New York. On December 20 they attended a matinee of Waiting for Godot, posing for a rare joint photo inside the theater. Weeks earlier they watched Alyssa Milano in Chicago, an evening Milano commemorated on social media with a backstage snapshot.
Cooper’s latest public appearance follows his January 5 interview on the Smartless podcast, where co-host Will Arnett addressed persistent speculation that the actor has gone under the knife.
> “Everybody keeps saying that,” Arnett remarked. “I’m like, ‘What people don’t know is that he hasn’t.'”
Cooper laughed, noting strangers now approach him: “They’re like, ‘Oh, you look good! Yeah. Yeah, but it’s a crazy-.'” He left the sentence unfinished, shifting focus to Is This Thing On?, the buddy comedy he directed and stars in with Arnett, currently playing in theaters.
Quiet Night, Loud Bag
While Hollywood’s A-list accepted awards across the city, the couple’s decision to skip the Globes underscores their preference for privacy. Cooper last attended the ceremony in 2024; this year he opted for pasta over paparazzi. Hadid, who fronts Guest in Residence knitwear, has maintained a similar low profile, stepping out mainly for fashion campaigns and family gatherings.
The $4,900 price tag on her Miu Miu carryall-confirmed by fashion resale sites-rivals some red-carpet jewelry loans, yet the model wore it unpretentiously slung over one shoulder, receipts tucked inside.
Key Takeaways
- Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid prioritized couple time over the 2026 Golden Globes
- Their Santa Monica dinner at Giorgio Baldi produced candid hand-holding photos
- Hadid debunked brunette-hair rumors; Cooper fielded plastic-surgery denials
- Both stars continue balancing public careers with deliberately private romance
