Bradley Cooper Looks Unrecognizable In A ‘Scruffy’ Beard And Mustache For ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ As Fans Say: ‘First Time I’ve Found Him Attractive’
March 24, 2025 by Julia DeKorte
When fans heard that Bradley Cooper would be making a special guest appearance in HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones, they were already excited. But after seeing his debut, they could barely contain their reactions, as the actor transformed for the role, growing a thick, scruffy beard. Keep reading for more information.
Bradley Cooper In 'The Righteous Gemstones'
Joining the show for the fourth and final seasons of The Righteous Gemstones, a comedy series following a famous and dysfunctional family of televangelists, Bradley Cooper needed to get into character. He played Elijah Gemstone, a Civil War-era robber turned preacher with a ton of facial hair.
For the role, Bradley Cooper grew a full and bushy beard, committing to the part wholly—the creator of the show, Danny McBride, revealed that Cooper even wore "a period piece wool costume in 90 degree weather for 10 days straight." Talk about commitment!
Fan Reactions
Fans rushed to social media to share their thoughts on Bradley's guest appearance: "Bradley Cooper in Righteous Gemstones is the first time I've found him attractive," one person wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"Not gonna lie, I didn't hate how Bradley Cooper looked on Gemstones last night," another person agreed.
"It's weird because Bradley Cooper is kinda regular-looking, yet he's sooo hot at the same time," a third person added.
"Ok Bradley Cooper w the scruffy beard!" exclaimed a fourth.
"Great episode and even better because of Bradley Cooper," a final fan stated.