Overview

• 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.