Cooper and Gaga have a special bond with each other that started from the first time the actor heard Gaga sing, and ever since, the two have maintained an incredibly close friendship both on and offscreen. Ahead of their performance of "Shallow"at the 91st Annual Academy Awards, here is a look back at Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's relationship since they met for the first time. Cooper met Gaga for the first time at a benefit event.