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Coverage dated November 20, 2023

Bradley Cooper weighs in on Maestro prosthetic nose controversy

Headline from The Guardian

The co-writer and director of the biopic, in which he stars as composer Leonard Bernstein, explains he ‘didn’t look right’ without the prosthetic

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  1. The Guardian

    Bradley Cooper weighs in on Maestro prosthetic nose controversy (opens The Guardian)

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    The co-writer and director of the biopic, in which he stars as composer Leonard Bernstein, explains he ‘didn’t look right’ without the prosthetic

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Bradley Cooper Breaks Silence on ‘Maestro’ Nose Controversy (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The actor and director of the Netflix film explains how his take on composer Leonard Bernstein just "didn't look right" without the prosthetic.

  3. Rolling Stone

    Bradley Cooper Explains Why He Wore a Prosthetic Nose to Play Leonard Bernstein in 'Maestro' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Bradley Cooper defended, and explained, his decision to wear a prosthetic nose while playing Leonard Bernstein in his new movie, 'Maestro.'

  4. New York Post

    Bradley Cooper firmly defends ‘Maestro’ nose prosthetic despite controversy (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “I thought, ‘Maybe we don’t need to do it.'” — Bradley Cooper

  5. Fox News

    Bradley Cooper responds to critics of prosthetic nose in Leonard Bernstein biopic: 'Had to do it' (opens Fox News)

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    Bradley Cooper addressed the uproar that ensued after it came to light he used a prosthetic nose to portray Jewish composer Leonard Bernstein in a new movie.

  6. Variety

    Bradley Cooper Thought ‘Maybe We Don’t Need’ Fake Nose for ‘Maestro,’ but ‘It Just Didn’t Look Right’ Without It: ‘We Had to Do It’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Bradley Cooper tried to play Leonard Bernstein without a fake nose, but it didn't look right.

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