Thanksgiving Harmony: Bradley Cooper Shares Plans to Celebrate with Leonard Bernstein’s Kids Post Maestro Role
In a recent chat with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, the multi-talented Bradley Cooper spilled the cranberry sauce on his unique Thanksgiving plans. Forget the usual turkey-and-mashed-potatoes routine; Cooper, who channels the legendary Leonard Bernstein in his film Maestro, is taking a detour to Jersey and Fairfield,
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Connecticut to celebrate the holiday with the late composer’s offspring. “We’re going to go to Jersey and then we’re going to go to Fairfield, Connecticut to spend it with the Bernsteins,” shared the 48-year-old actor and director, revealing his festive agenda.
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Bradley Cooper’s Musical Feast: Thanksgiving Plans with the Bernsteins
And who exactly are these “Bernsteins”? Cooper clarified that it’s the children he’s hanging out with, not some distant relatives with a knack for composing symphonies in their free time. As it turns out, they even lent Cooper the privilege of donning Bernstein’s bathrobe for some film scenes. Talk about getting cozy with musical history!
According to Variety, the Bernstein siblings—Jamie, Alexander, and Nina—were left “in awe” of Cooper’s portrayal. Jamie, in particular, was so impressed that it “took our breath away, it made us gasp.” Apparently, they swung open their doors to Bradley and his crew, robe and all.
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Cooper, with a hint of humor, confessed to Colbert about his childhood conducting dreams, admitting to countless hours of “fake conducting” in his room to the tunes of cartoons like Tom and Jerry. His dedication to the role of Bernstein, however, is no joke.
Six years of studying Bernstein’s work, hanging out with orchestras, and immersing himself in the musical universe—it’s safe to say Cooper’s commitment is music to our ears. “Heck, his music was nuclear,” Cooper exclaimed, expressing his admiration for Bernstein’s sonic creations.
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Leonard Bernstein, a musical maestro born in 1918, made history as the first U.S.-born conductor to lead a major American symphony orchestra. With 16 Grammy Awards, seven Emmys, and two Tonys under his baton, Bernstein’s legacy extended beyond the concert hall—he even scored movies like On the Waterfront and hosted Young People’s Concerts on CBS.
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His curtain fell in 1990. Netflix teased us with the Maestro trailer in October, featuring Carey Mulligan as Bernstein’s wife Felicia Montealegre. The film paints a symphonic portrait of Bernstein’s life, love, and a revelation that involves black-and-white scenes, colorful moments, and a double life as a gay man.
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Reflecting on the experience, Cooper gushed, “It didn’t feel like acting, it felt like we were just channeling these people, so it was so thrilling.” He added, “I mean, I’ll never have an experience like this.” So, this Thanksgiving, while some are carving turkeys, Bradley Cooper is carving out memories with the Bernsteins, bathrobe and all. Talk about a holiday ensemble!
