Overview
- On the Jan. 5 episode of SmartLess, the 51-year-old actor acknowledged people have recently been complimenting his looks but offered no detailed denial of specific procedures.
- Will Arnett and Jason Bateman told listeners Cooper hasn’t had plastic surgery, with Arnett saying the rumor mill “made me mad” and criticizing gossip about appearances.
- Outlets describe the podcast exchange as Cooper’s first public response to months of chatter about his face, with some noting his remarks were not an emphatic denial.
- The scrutiny grew in October 2025 during publicity for Is This Thing On?, after viral clips and side-by-side images prompted fresh comparisons on social media.
- Cosmetic surgeons quoted in media, including one who has not treated Cooper, suggested possible subtle procedures, but those comments remain unverified opinion.