After Years of Reflection, Suki Waterhouse Shares Rare Comments on Her ‘Disaster’ Relationship With Bradley Cooper
A relationship that surprised her
In an interview with the Sunday Times published on Sunday, November 1, Waterhouse discussed her relationship with fiancé Robert Pattinson, whom she has been with for nearly a decade. The 34-year-old singer said their relationship’s longevity surprised her.
The public fallout
Waterhouse did not name Cooper in her remarks. She dated the 51-year-old actor from 2013 to 2015. She described the impact of a public relationship ending under difficult circumstances. “That’s very isolating and disorientating,” Waterhouse said, explaining that she could not tell the world what was happening while she was struggling.
Finding room to grow
Waterhouse said it took her about a decade to understand herself and make space for change in her life. She also described the love she experienced in her 20s as “only ever a fetishization.” She said people are afforded more respect in their 30s, calling that shift both delightful and shocking. Waterhouse added that she would not undo the chaotic turns in her life, saying they became material and led her to a love she considers pure.
Key points
- Waterhouse said the longevity of her relationship with Robert Pattinson surprised her.
- She dated Bradley Cooper from 2013 to 2015 but did not name him in her comments.
- Waterhouse described the fallout from a public, difficult experience as isolating.
- She said her past experiences ultimately led her to a love she considers pure.