Throughout his life, Bradley Cooper has experienced a close relationship with his family. When his father, Charles Cooper, was diagnosed with lung cancer, Bradley helped his mom, Gloria Campano, take care of him. In 2011, the actor spent some time in Thailand for his role in "The Hangover Part II," and then returned to be with his family as soon as it wrapped. During the last five months of his dad's life, Cooper lived with his parents at their Philadelphia home. Cooper was devastated when his dad died, reportedly holding him during his final moments.
His father's death increased Cooper's bond with his mom, and the two began spending more time together. Cooper invited Campano to move across the country to his house in L.A., so the pair could support each other as they grieved. Two years later, the actor noted that the two were in close quarters, with his mom living in a room adjacent to his, rather than having a separate dwelling on the property. While Cooper admitted that living close wasn't without its challenges, he and his mom enjoyed being together. "She's a cool chick. We can hang, and she can roll with the punches," Cooper told Details (via Los Angeles Times).
Campano's also been a positive sounding board for her son's acting pursuits. "My mom's funny because she always thinks everything's going to be a huge hit," Cooper explained to Today.
