Bradley Cooper Attends Oscars Luncheon on Anniversary of Chris Kyle's Death

Bradley Cooper poses with his director Clint Eastwood while attending the 2015 Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday (February 2) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 40-year-old actor is nominated for Best Actor this year for his work in the movie American Sniper.

Bradley plays the real life Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who was tragically killed exactly two years ago. This day was just officially declared as “Chris Kyle Day” by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

“He had the guts to stand up and defend this country,” Abbott told Fox News.

20+ pictures inside of Bradley Cooper attending the luncheon…