Bradley Cooper Shares Emotional Story of Matthew Rhys Saving His Life During ‘Burnt’ Filming

Bradley Cooper reveals how Matthew Rhys saved his life during 'Burnt' filming, resurfacing after Emmys history.

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A long-lost story from Bradley Cooper about how Matthew Rhys helped save his life during the 2015 film ‘Burnt’ has resurfaced following Rhys’ historic Emmy wins.

The tale was first shared by Cooper on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast earlier this year and has since gone viral on social media. It coincides with Rhys becoming the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in a single night for his roles in Widow’s Bay and The Beast In Me.

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Cooper described the moment he and Rhys first met on set, recalling a scene where he improvised an intense act of self-harm using a sous vide bag. Rhys, who had just met him, reportedly tried to stop him, creating a powerful bond between the two actors that has lasted ever since.

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