Overview
- Cooper’s Jan. 5 appearance on the SmartLess podcast marked the first time he publicly responded to months of online speculation about his appearance.
- Will Arnett and Jason Bateman stated on air that Cooper has not had plastic surgery, as Cooper remarked that people recently told him he “look[s] good.”
- Multiple outlets noted his remarks stopped short of a detailed, categorical denial of specific procedures or treatments.
- The rumors accelerated in October 2025 after a promotional clip and red-carpet stops for his film Is This Thing On? went viral on social media.
- Press coverage also cited speculative commentary from cosmetic surgeon Gerard Lambe, who has not treated Cooper, about possible procedures.