Bradley Cooper appears to be carrying an ANIMAL in his

Bradley Cooper appears to be carrying an ANIMAL in his backpack

Bradley Cooper appears to be carrying an ANIMAL in his dog backpack in New York City as he smiles while on the phone

Bradley Cooper looked happy as he strolled the streets of New York City on Friday.

The Philadelphia native – who wasn’t in the UK when Sophie Habboo claims she spoke to him – wore a green beanie with the Philadelphia Eagles logo on it with a navy jacket over a black shirt, slim gray sweatpants and black high- Top shoes.

He was also carrying a dog backpack, which upon closer inspection appeared to contain some sort of animal.

The Star Is Born director, 48, had a big smile on his face as he spoke to someone on the phone. He also wore aviator-style sunglasses.

It is not known if Cooper recently adopted a new pet. He already has a Labradoodle named Charlie, which was used in his 2018 film A Star Is Born.

Puppy on board: Bradley Cooper, 48, walked around New York City carrying a large black backpack on Friday

Puppy on board: Bradley Cooper, 48, walked around New York City carrying a large black backpack on Friday

Woof Ride: The backpack seemed to contain an animal, maybe a dog or cat

Woof Ride: The backpack seemed to contain an animal, maybe a dog or cat

On Thursday, the Silver Linings Playbook actor was spotted carrying another backpack – that of his daughter Lea, five, as he took her for a walk.

Cooper shares Lea with his ex-girlfriend, Russian supermodel Irina Shayk.

The actor and model originally started dating around 2015 before calling it quits in 2019.

Since then, the pair have been spotted together several times amid rumors they’ve rekindled their romance and are reportedly trying to have baby number two.

Less than two weeks ago, the parents were spotted picking Lea up from school together.

The former couple held both of Lea’s hands as they walked side by side.

The nine-time Oscar nominee left Lea at home on Friday and instead went for a walk with his dog – albeit on his back.

Meanwhile, Made in Chelsea’s Sophie Habboo attempted to stir up drama with Cooper, claiming he had come to her in line for the toilet at a London nightclub.

Layered: The Wedding Crashers star was layered for crisp Friday in February

Layered: The Wedding Crashers star was layered for crisp Friday in February

However, the BAFTA-winning film star was not in the country at the time,

He appeared to be across the pond in New York with his family.

Woof woof: The dog was in a backpack designed to carry an animal with mesh to let air in and allow the dog to see out

Woof woof: The dog was in a backpack designed to carry an animal with mesh to let air in and allow the dog to see out

A source told Web: “Bradley was not in London that evening.

“He was in New York with his family and was going to Pennsylvania that day.”

The 29-year-old reality TV personality told listeners on her NearlyWeds podcast earlier this week that she dismissed Bradley’s advances and “ran away”.

That was because she was “so nervous” about the encounter.

Her fiancé, Jamie Laing, admitted he found the situation ‘difficult’, saying, ‘Sophie met Bradley Cooper in this bar. And he approached her.’

Sophie continued, interjecting, “I said, ‘I’m engaged.”

Laughing is best: The Alias ​​alum smiled and laughed while speaking to someone on the phone

Laughing is best: The Alias ​​alum smiled and laughed while speaking to someone on the phone

‘And he said, “Where’s your fiance?” and I said, “He’s down.”

“I ran away, I was so nervous. I turned bright red – my whole body. I’m not usually a nervous person.

“By the way, I was waiting in line to go to the loo and I was so desperate, but I ended up not even going.

“My conversation was shocking — I play it back in my head sometimes — and thought, ‘Why didn’t I say this or that?’ I am so boring. I said, “Oh no, I’m engaged,” I could have just pretended it was an open relationship.

Jamie stepped in and was quick to reassure listeners that the couple was not in an open relationship.

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