AceShowbiz - In an industry where maintaining privacy is a Herculean task, Gigi Hadid sheds light on her relationship with Bradley Cooper, revealing how their connection stands the test of fame, scrutiny, and secrecy.

The supermodel, 29, and the Academy Award-nominated actor, 50, have captivated the public since they were first linked in October 2023. As public figures, meeting someone can be particularly challenging. For Gigi and Bradley, their meet-cute happened in an unassuming setting - a backyard birthday party for a mutual friend's child.

"You want to give yourself a normal experience of dating," Gigi explained in a candid interview with Vogue. "Even for my friends who aren't public figures, that's hard. Where do you go? And, what? You just start talking to people?"

"And then there's another added layer of privacy and security. You want to believe that people are going to have your back and not call TMZ or go on Deuxmoi or whatever, but you just don't know."

Despite the complexities of dating in the public eye, Gigi is content and describes her relationship with Bradley as "very romantic and happy." However, she prefers to keep certain aspects of their romance private. "It's just not part of our relationship to share for whatever reason," she noted.

The couple opts for low-key outings and enjoys special activities, such as attending theater shows - an interest Bradley has reintegrated into Gigi's life. "Bradley has opened me up to going to the theater more, and that's something that's so nice to bring back into my life," she shared.

Their relationship works, Gigi believes, because both have reached a point where they know what they want and deserve. "I think just getting to the point where knowing what you want and deserve in a relationship is essential," she said.

"And then to find someone that is in a place in their life where they know what they want and deserve … and you both do work separately to come together and be the best partner that you can be."

Gigi feels incredibly lucky, as Bradley provides her with immense encouragement and belief. "I respect him so much as a creative, and I feel that he gives so much to me: encouragement and, just, belief. For those people you admire to encourage you, it can create so much belief in yourself. Like, what's the worst thing if I auditioned for this? You jump and take the leap."

In the fast-paced world of celebrity life, where misinformation can spread like wildfire, Gigi has learned to accept that not everything can be corrected. "That's kind of right and kind of wrong," she mentioned about the sources quoting their relationship status. "You just have to let it go; you can't always correct everything."

For Gigi, love also includes growing and becoming a better version of oneself. Her relationship with Bradley Cooper is not just romantic but also a journey of mutual respect, support, and shared dreams - one that they aim to protect from the prying eyes of the public.