During a recent interview, Bradley Cooper shared an interesting tidbit about a business meeting he had with Beyoncé and Jay-Z at their home. Cooper revealed that Jay-Z was watching 'Judge Judy' during the meeting, which took him by surprise. The actor had visited the power couple's mansion to pitch the movie 'A Star Is Born' to Beyoncé before Lady Gaga eventually landed the lead role.
Despite initial reports suggesting Beyoncé's departure from the project due to scheduling conflicts, it was later revealed that negotiations fell through because of financial disagreements. Beyoncé reportedly asked for a significant sum, leading Warner Bros. to reconsider.
Cooper, undeterred by the setback, proceeded with the project and eventually cast Lady Gaga, who impressed him during the audition process. The film, 'A Star Is Born,' went on to achieve critical acclaim and win several awards, including an Oscar and a Grammy for the song 'Shallow' performed by Cooper and Gaga.
'A Star Is Born' marked the fourth adaptation of the classic 1937 film, with previous versions starring Janet Gaynor, Judy Garland, and Barbra Streisand in the lead roles.
