Bradley Cooper Gets Naked for W! Plus, See the Magazine's Other "Best Performances" Cover Stars

Magazine celebrates many buzzworthy roles

By Francesca Bacardi Jan 06, 2015 4:15 PMTags
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Why hello there, Bradley Cooper.

The Hangover star graces the cover of W magazine's "Best Performances" issue, and we just have to say that this photo might be his best work to date! The 40-year-old hunk strips down for the photo shoot, wearing only white suspenders on the cover. Inside the magazine, however, he takes it all off, opting to hold clothes rather than wear them.

Cooper, whom we've been obsessed with since his Alias days, has shown his acting chops over the past few years, receiving accolades regarding his work in Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle and now American Sniper, in which he plays Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle. He is also receiving some kudos for his work in the Broadway play, The Elephant Man.

Inside the magazine, the Serena actor drapes his all-white ensemble over him, with matching white shoes resting at his feet. What's particularly noticeable—besides his amazing bod—is the tan line he seems to be rocking on his leg! We're not sure what happened there, but we have to wonder how no one seemed to notice it, unless, of course, it's intentional.

magazine also included several other A-list celebs including Benedict CumberbatchKeira KnightleyShailene Woodley and Emma Stone. But this isn't just your average, run-of-the-mill photo shoot. got very creative with the photographs, having each star pose in a bizarre manner. Knightley, who is nominated for her work in The Imitation Game, looks almost unrecognizable with her slicked back hair and red flowers.  

Even Cumberbatch's photo makes us feel like we're living in a fun house.

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