Lady Gaga says she «absolutely» consulted with Bradley Cooper before taking on the role of Italian socialite Patrizia Reggiani in — and it had everything to do with their collaboration in .The 35-year-old actress-singer revealed on 's podcast that seeking out 46-year-old Cooper's advice was paramount, largely due to the fact that he «empowered» her for the role of Ally Maine in the 2018 film that ultimately landed her an Oscar for Best Original Song.«The way that he empowered me to take helm