Though it is well-known by now that actor Bradley Cooper both starred in and also directed Netflix’s musical drama Maestro, another significant detail about his involvement is that his 6-year-old daughter, Lea, also played a role in the film. Maestro tells the true story of the romance between famed composer Leonard Bernstein and Costa Rican actress Felicia Montealegre. Aside from playing Leonard Bernstein, Bradley Cooper also directed the Maestro movie, making this the second film he has ever directed, the first being 2018’s A Star is Born. Maestro’s cast includes Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, and Jeremy Strong.
Bradley Cooper has been in the public eye since 2001 when he made his debut performance in the comedy Wet Hot American Summer. From there, Cooper collected a series of roles in projects both comedic and dramatic, including Alias, Wedding Crashers, and He’s Just Not That Into You. Ultimately, Cooper’s breakout role came in 2009 when he starred in The Hangover. Since then, Bradley Cooper’s movies have included a series of memorable roles that have grounded him as an actor of serious merit in various genres. Plus, all the while, Cooper started a family with former wife Irina Shayk, with whom he had a daughter named Lea.
Bradley Cooper’s Daughter, Lea, Plays Young Jamie Bernstein In Maestro
In Maestro, Lea plays a young version of Jamie Bernstein. Jamie is Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre’s eldest daughter. She is followed by a son named Alexander and a daughter named Nina. Throughout the majority of the movie, Jamie is played by Stranger Things’ actress Maya Hawke. However, there is one scene in the film when Jamie is portrayed as a younger version of herself, and this version is played by Lea, Bradley Cooper’s 6-year-old daughter.
Lea’s role in Maestro is her first appearance on-screen as an actress. In this way, it is a fairly momentous occasion for Cooper’s daughter, who may have ambitions to follow in her father’s footsteps. Another interesting detail is that the other actress playing Jamie, Maya Hawke, is also the daughter of two famous actors: Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. Due to her young age, it is unclear whether Lea will continue to appear in movies, or if Maestro was a one-time thing, however, it is very exciting to see Bradley Cooper’s daughter make even the smallest cameo.
Bradley Cooper’s Daughter’s Cameo Happens About 36 Minutes Into The Movie
For those who are interested in seeing Bradley Cooper’s daughter in Maestro, her cameo occurs around the 36-minute mark of the movie. At that point in the film, everything is still being shot in black and white. Furthermore, it comes at the point right before Leonard and Felicia are about to be interviewed. In this moment, audiences should be able to see Lea’s cameo as Jamie Bernstein. Ultimately, Lea’s Maestro cameo is an interesting detail in an overall interesting film from Bradley Cooper.
