Bradley Cooper continues to embrace his unconventional scruffy beard while sporting a ‘Dad Since 2017’ shirt in a nod to daughter Lea, 7

Bradley Cooper continued to embrace his latest scruffy look as he enjoyed an outing in New York City on Tuesday.

The 49-year-old Maestro actor – who recently took on daddy duty as he spent time with his daughter Lea – was spotted strolling around the bustling city while holding a folder in his left hand.

The star wore a white shirt with the words ‘Dad Since 2017’ printed on the front in blue letters.

Cooper notably welcomed his seven-year-old daughter Lea, whom he shares with ex and supermodel Irina Shayk, in March 2017.

Bradley also wore tan pants and put on a pair of comfortable Air Jordan sneakers that were secured with laces.

The star chose to team the outfit with a green button that was left undone at the front.

He completed his ensemble for the day trip by adding a pair of stylish sunglasses to protect his eyes as he steps out under the warm sun.

In addition to a folder, the Oscar-nominated actor also wore a camouflage cap and a can of coffee to stay energetic.

Cooper also confidently showed off the new, unconventional beard he recently sported – with part of the chin shaved off.

While it is unknown if the scruffy look is for a project, Bradley is currently working on an upcoming film titled Is This Thing On? – which is in the production phase, per IMDB.

Cooper will star alongside Will Arnett in the upcoming film, and will also step behind the camera to direct.

The Arrested Development actor co-wrote the script with Mark Chappell, but plot details remained under wraps.

While you’re talking to Vanity fair earlier this year, in February, Bradley was asked when he knows he’s found a story he wants to tell on the big screen.

The star wore a white shirt with the words ‘Dad Since 2017’ printed on the front in blue letters

Cooper notably welcomed his seven-year-old daughter Lea in March 2017 — who he shares with ex and supermodel Irina Shayk; Bradley and Lea seen in New York in May

While it is unknown if the scruffy look is for a project, Bradley is currently working on an upcoming film titled Is This Thing On? – which is in the production phase; seen in May in NYC

In response, he said, “I honestly don’t even know if I can put it into words because it’s a feeling state and kind of instinctive. You just know it.’

‘And you know it because you realize that the amount of work required to realize this story must be fueled by a huge furnace of energy within yourself. And that energy is motivated by the love for it.’

Cooper further added, “So it hits me like a diamond in the middle of the head. That’s what it feels like. And it comes when you’re not looking.’

When it comes to stepping behind the camera, the actor previously shared NPR in 2018: ‘My curiosity [in directing] seems a little different from a lot of other actors.”

“I always spent all my time, as much as I could, in editing rooms and shadowing directors, asking crew members questions and learning about lenses and so on.”

The Hangover star has been keeping busy and was recently spotted taking a walk with his daughter Lea in the heart of New York on Monday.

And shortly before that, he notably enjoyed a memorable date night with girlfriend Gigi Hadid, 29, earlier last week on Wednesday.

According to Page six, the couple – who were romantically linked for the first time in October 2023 – went for a nice meal at the hotspot Forgione.

The pair were also joined by other close friends and were seen engaging at the table, including socializing and sharing kisses.

For a unique touch to the evening, Josh Beckerman – aka the ‘Foodie Magician’ – put on an ‘impromptu’ show at Bradley and Gigi’s table while also dining at the same restaurant.

According to Page Six, the couple – who had their first romantic relationship in October 2023 – enjoyed a tasty dinner at the hotspot Forgione.

After linking up late last year, the pair are keeping their relationship mostly low-key, but have still been spotted spending time together several times.

In March, the couple shared a kiss during a romantic dinner in the Big Apple, and later that same month they watched the show Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street on Broadway.

Last month in May, Cooper and Hadid joined Travis Kelce as they cheered on Taylor Swift at her Eras Tour concert in Paris.

Later that same month, both Bradley and Gigi attended the BottleRock Food and Music Festival in Napa. While the actor spent time on the Culinary Stage, the couple was later spotted dancing together during Steve Nicks’ set.