Gigi Hadid turned heads in New York City this week as she stepped out solo — shortly after she and Bradley Cooper took a big public leap in their relationship.
The 30-year-old arrived at The Human Situation exhibition wearing a pin-striped button-down left casually open to reveal her toned midriff. She paired the shirt with matching trousers and sleek black ballet flats, keeping the look effortlessly polished.
Her outing came just days after she made her romance Instagram-official, following a lavish birthday celebration where she and Cooper appeared together online for the first time.
Meanwhile, Bradley, 50, opted for a relaxed style during his own outing across the city. He was photographed wearing a hoodie, charcoal slacks, black boots, sunglasses and a cap as he spent time with his daughter Lea, 8.
He was also spotted separately while taking a phone call as he walked through Manhattan.
Family says Gigi is “happier than ever”
Despite their separate appearances, insiders say the relationship is thriving and more serious than ever. A source told People:
“Gigi’s family is so happy for her and they absolutely adore Bradley… They’ve never seen her this happy with a partner before.”
The insider added that Bradley fits naturally into the Hadid family dynamic and that Lea has bonded sweetly with Khai, Gigi’s four-year-old daughter with ex Zayn Malik.
“He is such a gentleman… and his daughter Lea is so sweet and gentle with Khai.”
Gigi’s mother Yolanda Hadid and sister Bella Hadid are said to be especially supportive, prioritizing how lovingly Bradley treats her.
Their soft-launch goes public — with a kiss
Hadid and Cooper’s romance stepped into the spotlight when Gigi posted photos from her 30th birthday party, including one intimate snapshot of the pair kissing behind a towering chocolate cake. With her hands cupping his face, she captioned the post:
“I feel so lucky to be 30!… I’m so lucky to be a mom, friend, partner… to some of the most unbelievable humans!!”
Both stars are parents — Bradley shares Lea with Irina Shayk — and sources say their experience raising daughters has become a shared point of connection.
Gigi on dating Bradley: “A more normal experience”
Speaking to Vogue earlier this year, Gigi revealed that dating Cooper has brought a grounded rhythm into her life:
“Bradley has opened me up to going to the theater more… You want to give yourself a normal experience of dating.”
She continued:
“Knowing what you want and deserve… and finding someone who’s in the same place — I just feel really lucky.”