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Shirtless Bradley Cooper Gets Into Character For First 'Elephant Man' Preview

Bradley Cooper goes barefoot while performing the first preview of his Broadway show The Elephant Man at Booth Theater on Friday (November 7) in New York City.

The 39-year-old actor went shirtless for a bathtub scene during the show, which also featured Patricia Clarkson and Alessandro Nivola.

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It was recently announced that Bradley will be executive-producing a series based on his hit film Limitless for CBS.

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Bradley Cooper Became an Actor Because of 'The Elephant Man'

Bradley Cooper gets together for a photo with his co-star Patricia Clarkson at The Elephant Man Broadway cast photo call at Sardi’s on Tuesday (October 21) in New York City.

The 39-year-old actor and his co-star were joined by cast mate Alessandro Nivola as well as other members of the production team. Earlier in the day, the main trio appeared on the Today show to give an interview about the show, which will play a limited run on the Great White Way.

“It was the reason why I wanted to become an actor, because of David Lynch‘s movie,” Bradley said of the script. “And then I discovered it was a play, and I did it for my thesis in grad school.”

FYI: Bradley is wearing J Brand jeans.

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Patrick Wilson & Zachary Levi Suit Up to Present at Tony Awards 2014!

Patrick Wilson and Alessandro Nivola pose together backstage while attending the 2014 Tony Awards on Sunday evening (June 8) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The hunks both presented on stage during the show that evening, as did Zachary Levi and Clint Eastwood.

“Folks, if you get the chance in the next month, whilst in NYC, I highly recommend you go see the musical #FlyByNight. Simply delightful,” Zachary tweeted that day.

Clint‘s appearance at the show was very appropriate as he is directing the new film Jersey Boys, a film adaptation of a recent Best Musical winner!

FYI: Zachary is wearing a Brunello Cucinelli navy tuxedo with Max Verre “Black Patent Evening French Derby” shoes.

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Jane Fonda Supported by 'Newsroom' Co-stars at AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Event

Jane Fonda proudly shows off her trophy while receiving the 2014 AFI Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday evening (June 5) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The 76-year-old legendary actress was joined by her co-stars from The NewsroomEmily Mortimer, Alison Pill, and Marcia Gay Harden.

Also in attendance were Emily‘s husband Alessandro Nivola and Jane‘s This Is Where I Leave You co-stars Kathryn Hahn and Corey Stoll.

FYI: Jane is wearing a Vera Wang gown, Chopard jewels, Smythson clutch, and Jimmy Choo shoes. Alison is wearing a Brian Rennie for Basler gown, Swarovski jewels, and a Lauren Merkin clutch. Emily is wearing a Dolce&Gabbana dress, Jacob and Co. earrings and bracelet, H. Stern necklace, and Rauwolf clutch. Corey is wearing Calvin Klein Collection.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal & Peter Sarsgaard Support Emily Mortimer at 'Doll & Em' Screening After Party!

Maggie Gyllenhaal and her husband Peter Sarsgaard get together with Emily Mortimer at the Doll & Em Screening After Party held at Neuehouse on Monday (March 17) in the Flatiron district of New York City.

The three actors were joined by Emily‘s husband Alessandro Nivola, her Doll & Em co-star Dolly Wells, as well as Mark Ruffalo and his wife Sunrise Coigney, who both came out to show their support.

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Doll & Em premieres Wednesday (March 19) on HBO at 10pm EST!

FYI: Emily is wearing a vintage dress with Chanel shoes.

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Helen Mirren & Sutton Foster: Roundabout Spring Gala 2014

Helen Mirren flashes a smile while attending the Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2014 Spring Gala held at Hammerstein Ballroom on Monday (March 10) in New York City.

The 68-year-old actress was joined by Broadway star Sutton Foster, Jane Krakowski, Gina Gershon, Alessandro Nivola, Jeremy Irons, and Victor Garber at the event where all proceeds benefited Roundabout Theatre Company’s Musical Theatre Fund and Education programs.

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Sutton will be starring in the new Roundabout production of Violet, which begins preview performances on March 28!

FYI: Helen is wearing a Dolce&Gabbana dress. Jane is wearing a Victoria Beckham dress.

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Keri Russell & Emily Mortimer: Writers Guild Awards 2014!

Keri Russell and Emily Mortimer hit the red carpet at the 2014 Writers Guild Awards East Coast Ceremony held at the Edison Ballroom on Saturday (February 1) in New York City.

The ladies were joined by Keri‘s The Americans co-star Matthew Rhys, Emily‘s husband Alessandro Nivola, Ethan Hawke, The Good Wife‘s Archie Panjabi, and Orange Is the New Black‘s Kate Mulgrew.

Keri was in attendance to support her show The Americans, which was nominated for Best New Series. It lost to House of Cards.

Emily was in attendance to support her hubby Alessandro and his movie American Hustle, which was up for Best Original Screenplay, but lost to Her.

FYI: Keri is wearing an Isabel Marant tee, a Givenchy skirt, Giuseppe Zannoti shoes, and Ten Thousand Things earrings. Emily is wearing a Christopher Kane dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, an Edie Parker bag, and Delfina Delettrez jewelry.

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