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 Maestro actor, 49 - who recently took on dad duty as he spent time with his daughter, Lea - was seen strolling through the bustling city while holding a binder in his left hand. 

The star donned a white shirt that had the words, 'Dad Since 2017,' printed on the front in blue lettering. 

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

Bradley additionally wore a pair of tan-colored trousers and slipped into a pair of comfy, Air Jordan sneakers that were secured with laces. 

Bradley Cooper, 49, continued to embrace his latest scruffy look as he enjoyed an outing in New York City on Tuesday

Bradley Cooper, 49, continued to embrace his latest scruffy look as he enjoyed an outing in New York City on Tuesday

The star chose to layer the outfit with a green button up that was left unfastened at the front. 

He completed his ensemble for the daytime excursion by adding a pair of stylish shades to protect his eyes when stepping under the warm sunshine. 

Along with a binder, the Oscar-nominated actor also carried a camouflage cap and a can of coffee to keep himself energized. 

Cooper also confidently showed off his new, unconventional beard which he has been recently sporting - with a portion of the chin area shaved off. 

While it is not known if the scruffy look is for a project, Bradley is currently working on an upcoming film titled Is This Thing On? - which is in its production stages, per IMDB. 

Cooper is set to star alongside Will Arnett in the upcoming movie, and is also stepping behind the camera to direct. 

The Arrested Development actor penned the script with Mark Chappell, but plot details have remained under wraps. 

While talking to Vanity Fair earlier this year in February, Bradley was asked when he knows he found a story that he wants to tell on the big screen. 

The star donned a white shirt that had the words, 'Dad Since 2017,' printed on the front in blue lettering
Bradley additionally wore a pair of tan-colored trousers and slipped into a pair of comfy, Air Jordan sneakers that were secured with laces

The star donned a white shirt that had the words, 'Dad Since 2017,' printed on the front in blue lettering

Cooper notably welcomed his seven-year-old daughter, Lea, in March 2017 - whom he shares with ex and supermodel, Irina Shayk; Bradley and Lea seen in May in NYC

Cooper notably welcomed his seven-year-old daughter, Lea, in March 2017 - whom he shares with ex and supermodel, Irina Shayk; Bradley and Lea seen in May in NYC 

While it is not known if the scruffy look is for a project, Bradley is currently working on an upcoming film titled Is This Thing On? - which is in its production stages; seen in May in NYC

While it is not known if the scruffy look is for a project, Bradley is currently working on an upcoming film titled Is This Thing On? - which is in its production stages; seen in May in NYC

In response, he stated, 'I don't even honestly know if I could put it into words, because it is a feeling state and it's sort of instinctual. You just sort of know it.'

'And you know it because one realizes that the amount of work it will take to realize this story has to be fueled by an immense furnace of energy inside of oneself. And that energy is motivated by love of 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 told NPR back in 2018, 'My curiosity [in directing] seems to be a bit different than many other actors.' 

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

The Hangover star has been keeping busy, and was recently seen on a stroll with his daughter, Lea, in the heart of NYC on Monday. 

And shortly before, 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 first romantically linked in October 2023 - grabbed a tasty dinner at the hotspot, Forgione.

The pair were also joined by other close pals and were spotted being affectionate at the table, such as cozying up and sharing kisses. 

For a unique touch to the night, Josh Beckerman - also known as the 'Foodie Magician' - gave an 'impromptu' show at Bradley and Gigi's table while also dining at the same restaurant. 

According to Page Six, the couple - who were first romantically linked in October 2023 - grabbed a tasty dinner at the hotspot, Forgione

According to Page Six, the couple - who were first romantically linked in October 2023 - grabbed a tasty dinner at the hotspot, Forgione

After being linked late last year, the pair mainly keep their relationship low-key, but have still been spotted on various occasions while spending time together.

Back in March, the couple shared a kiss during a romantic dinner in the Big Apple, and later that same month, 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 during 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 spend time on the Culinary Stage, the couple were later spotted dancing together during Steve Nicks' set.