Bradley Cooper didn’t walk the Met Gala 2026 red carpet with girlfriend Gigi Hadid — but he did join her inside. The actor made a surprise appearance inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night in a black suit. The Oscar nominee, 51, showed up on the heels of Hadid calling him her “happy place” in a gushing Vogue interview . Bradley Cooper made a surprise Met Gala 2026 appearance Monday night. Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue The actor did not walk the red carpet with girlfriend Gigi Hadid. WireImage When asked how she stays focused in front of cameras, the model told the outlet she summons “happy thoughts” while posing. “The smile comes through the eyes and it makes you come to life,” Hadid continued, noting that she brings her and ex Zayn Malik ‘s 5-year-old daughter, Khai , and her “man” to mind. “When I think about Khai, maybe I’m giving joy,” the “Next in Fashion” co-host said.…