Overview
- In a Jan. 5 SmartLess episode, Will Arnett and Jason Bateman asserted that Cooper has not had plastic surgery.
- Cooper acknowledged recent compliments about his appearance but offered no detailed denial of procedures.
- Arnett criticized the coverage and called the ongoing rumors "bulls---," expressing frustration on Cooper's behalf.
- Speculation intensified last fall during press for Is This Thing On? after viral clips and photos drew heightened scrutiny.
- Tabloid features continue to publish cosmetic-surgeon conjecture without medical verification or on-the-record treatment of Cooper.