Love triangles are a familiar storyline in Hollywood films, but the latest one is unfolding off-screen, involving three major stars—Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, and Gigi Hadid. Reports suggest that the once-strong friendship between Leonardo and Bradley has grown tense due to their mutual romantic connection with Gigi.
Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper reportedly began dating after the model’s brief fling with Leonardo DiCaprio. Following her long and often public relationship with Zayn Malik, Gigi was linked to Leonardo for a short time. According to a source cited by Soapcentral, while Leonardo showed interest in Gigi, he wasn’t looking for anything serious and preferred to “play the field.” Gigi eventually moved on, and soon after, she began seeing Bradley Cooper. The insider revealed that Leonardo had assumed Gigi would return to him eventually, but her growing bond with Bradley proved otherwise.
The source added that the situation created an awkward dynamic, as Gigi once had strong feelings for Leonardo. However, she grew resentful when things ended without clarity. Bradley entered her life shortly after, and though Leonardo initially thought the relationship wouldn’t last, it turned into something solid and long-term.
Their romance has reportedly caused a noticeable rift between the two actors. Leonardo and Bradley were known to share a close friendship within Hollywood circles, but their bond has cooled since Bradley’s relationship with Gigi became serious. The insider shared that Leonardo misses Bradley deeply, describing him as someone he “loved like a brother,” yet he feels hurt and confused, believing Bradley has “broken the bro code.” Bradley, on the other hand, is said to have kept his distance as well, unwilling to maintain close ties with someone who, according to him, didn’t treat Gigi well in the past.
Meanwhile, Bradley and Gigi appear to be going strong. After two years together, they’ve made their relationship a priority despite their hectic professional lives. They’ve reportedly bonded over shared values and parenthood—Bradley shares a daughter, Lea De Seine, with model Irina Shayk, while Gigi co-parents her daughter, Khai, with Zayn Malik. Their connection is said to be grounded in mutual admiration and understanding, with both supporting each other’s demanding careers.
For now, Leonardo has kept his focus on his circle of friends outside of Bradley, though insiders claim he still misses the friendship deeply. Whether the two will reconcile remains uncertain, but one thing is clear—the off-screen drama has captivated fans just as much as any Hollywood script could.