Bradley Cooper Wanted Howard Stern for Brother Role in 'A Star Is Born

Stern considered the offer, which would have required him to shave his head, before ultimately declining. The role went to Sam Elliott, who was nominated for an Oscar for his performance.

• Bradley Cooper revealed that he originally wanted Howard Stern to play his brother in 'A Star is Born', a role that eventually went to Sam Elliott.
• Stern considered the offer for about three weeks before ultimately declining. He joked that he would have had to shave his famous curls for the part.
• Cooper and Stern have not ruled out the possibility of working together in the future.
• Stern has kept the offer largely secret, only telling a few people because he didn't want to insult Elliott, who was nominated for an Oscar for his performance.
• Cooper's 2018 version of 'A Star Is Born' starred Cooper as singer Jackson Maine, Elliott as his brother and manager Bobby, and Lady Gaga as his love interest.

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