To say a Star Is Born is our favourite film of the year, might be the biggest understatement we've ever made. It turns out that when Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper act, and sing together, beautiful things really do happen. Plus we cry... A lot.
On Thursday night the two actors were in London for the film premiere, and an appearance on Friday's upcoming episode of Graham Norton.
During their chat with Graham, Lady Gaga revealed that for her role as Ally, Bradley wanted her to wear no makeup at all.
Bradley who not only stars in the film as musician Jackson Maine, but directed it as well, revealed the makeup ban was just "how the character is". Although Lady Gaga admitted that she initially struggled with this, and even tried to sneak makeup on set, Bradley was determined to make her look unrecognisable in the role, as an undiscovered singer.
In fact, Lady Gaga revealed to the Los Angeles Times that when she came to film her screen test, Bradley asked her to wipe away all her makeup, so that she could be "completely open".
For someone as creative with their style as Lady Gaga, this was a difficult move, but one she said helped her immensely. "It put me in the right place I needed to be, because when my character talks about how ugly she feels - that was real. I'm so insecure. I like to preach, but I don't always practice what I preach."
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Trust us when we say that in the film, Lady Gaga looks absolutely beautiful with zero makeup. In fact we'd go as far to say she looks even better without any.
If you were worried the ban left Lady Gaga holding a grudge, think again. The pair have been having quite the love in, with both admitting they have made a friend for life.
And wow, I'm crying again...
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Laura is a former writer for Cosmopolitan UK, covering everything beauty and fashion related and specialises in makeup, plus-size fashion and the world of YouTube. Her favourite pastime is reminding everyone of that one time she met Charlie Hunnam and Jason Momoa. Please don't ask to see the pictures...
