Watch Bradley Cooper become a director and Lady Gaga strip the makeup — both raw, both real.
A look at the making of “A Star Is Born,” featuring director/star/writer/producer Bradley Cooper and star Lady Gaga, both of whom also wrote and produced many of the film’s songs, as well as performed them live for the movie.
Acting
Bradley's nervous first directing moments, Gaga's vulnerable bare face.
Direction
Cooper learning to direct while starring — controlled chaos.
Practical Effects
Live concert performances, zero playback fakery.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cooper spent six months learning guitar and piano, working with Lukas Nelson daily — he refused to use a hand double for any performance shots.
The documentary reveals this was Gaga's first time being directed by a fellow actor; she later said Cooper's direction felt like 'psychotherapy with a camera.'
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