Bradley Cooper sports mutton chops with chin strap beard

Cooper's latest facial hair style fuels speculation: Is it for a film role or a bold personal fashion statement?

Bradley Cooper, the Oscar nominee, raised eyebrows in New York City sporting a distinctive facial hair style. 

The 49-year-old ‘Maestro’ actor/director was seen on Monday, June 10, with a unique beard, characterised by a notable absence of hair on the chin area. 

Cooper's new look featured a full beard, meticulously groomed along the cheeks, mustache, and sideburns, while the area beneath his lower lip and his entire chin remained shaved. 

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Clad in a casual ensemble comprising light-wash straight leg jeans, an embroidered short sleeve black button-up shirt, and Nike Air Jordans, Cooper's appearance sparked speculation. Is this transformation indicative of a new role, or is it simply a bold departure in grooming style? 

Recent sightings of Cooper with a full beard on June 7 suggest that this facial hair evolution is a recent development. 

Prior engagements, including an impromptu duet with Eddie Vedder and culinary adventures making Philly cheesesteaks at BottleRock Napa Valley food and music festival, underscore Cooper's multifaceted endeavors beyond his evolving appearance.