00:00 Bradley Cooper has shared his struggle with drugs and alcohol in a recent episode of the
00:05 National Geographic series, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, The Challenge.
00:10 When asked by Bear Grylls about his past, Cooper admitted, "I definitely had some wild
00:15 years."
00:16 He clarified that his struggles with alcohol and drugs weren't related to his fame.
00:22 Cooper revealed that his journey to sobriety began after a conversation with his roommate
00:27 and actor Will Arnett in 2004.
00:30 Unfortunately, his battle with addiction resurfaced when he lost his father to lung cancer in
00:35 2011.
00:38 Recalling those difficult times, Cooper said, "I felt like life was meaningless.
00:42 I thought, 'I'm going to die.'"
00:44 However, he gradually realized that he needed to accept himself and find inner peace, which
00:50 eventually brought stability to his life.
00:53 Despite these challenges, Cooper managed to overcome them and took on the role of a director
00:58 in A Star is Born, where he starred alongside Lady Gaga.
01:03 He portrayed the character Jackson Maine, a struggling musician facing personal demons.
01:09 Reflecting on his career, Cooper expressed gratitude, saying, "I have been very lucky
01:14 with the roles I have played.
01:16 It's been a real blessing.
01:17 I hope I get to keep doing it."
01:20 His journey continues as he is set to appear in the Netflix movie, Mastro, a biographical
01:25 film.
01:27 Bradley Cooper's story is a reminder that even in the face of difficulties, with determination
01:32 and self-discovery, one can navigate life's challenges and emerge stronger on the other
01:37 side.
01:39 "I'm going to die."
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