You don't have to dig too deep into Bradley Cooper's past to discover that the actor from "A Star Is Born" and the famous saga "The Hangover", has Italian origins.
Cooper: grandfather from Campania, grandmother from Abruzzo
Born in Pennsylvania, Cooper carries a strong Italian heritage in his heart and family culture, thanks to his mother, Gloria Campano. Cooper's maternal family has deep-rooted Italian origins. His grandfather, Angelo Campano, was originally from Naples, while his grandmother, Assunta De Francesco in Campano, came from Abruzzo. A mix of traditions and culture that has always accompanied the actor's life, also influencing his relationship with Italy and his love for Italy and traditional cuisine.
Bradley Cooper and the bond with Italy
It is no coincidence that Cooper is deeply tied to Italy, both culturally and emotionally. In an interview with the magazine Amica, he told a significant anecdote: “My mother taught me how to prepare Neapolitan pastiera. I think that would be the last thing I would want to eat before I die..” A statement that confirms how Italian culinary traditions have a special role in his life. The Neapolitan pastiera, a typical Easter dessert, is a symbol of Neapolitan gastronomic culture, and for Cooper it represents an indissoluble bond with his origins.
In the same interview, he told a curious family detail: “I was born in Philadelphia, but I am very Italian. For my uncle all Italian-Americans are one big family, he always talked about Robert De Niro as if he were our cousin!” A statement that reflects the strong sense of community that often characterizes Italian-American families, where the bond with origins is expressed not only through cooking, but also in the sharing of values, traditions and a common cultural identity.
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