Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 21, 2025 · Entertainment

A Family Affair: Jennifer Garner and Bradley Cooper Rekindle Old Flames in Malibu

Jennifer Garner and Bradley Cooper enjoyed a fun dinner out with their kids in Malibu on Sunday

Jennifer Garner and Bradley Cooper's Secret Supper Club: A-List Friends Unite for a Night to Remember

In a shocking turn of events, Hollywood powerhouses Jennifer Garner and Bradley Cooper have been spotted having dinner together at the exclusive Nobu restaurant in Malibu, California! The A-list duo, who have remained close friends since working together on Alias from 2001-2006, were joined by their respective mini-mes - Garner's daughter Violet, 19, and Cooper's daughter Leah, 8.

The drama-filled evening saw Cooper arriving with his supermodel ex, Irina Shayk, while Garner brought along her own mini-me, Sam, 13, and her middle child Fin, 16 (although it seems like Fin was MIA from the gathering). Violet, who recently revealed she contracted a post-viral condition in 2019, kept things casual in a blue sweater with an orange and white graphic, paired with a polka dot skirt and black boots.

Recruited: Garner played Sydney Bristow, a young woman recruited out of college to be a spy for the government

Meanwhile, Cooper rocked a stylish ensemble consisting of a white hoodie, black shorts, and shades - not to mention his scruffy mustache! Garner, looking effortlessly chic in her white sweater and slacks, kept her dark hair pulled back into a sleek bun and wore natural-looking makeup behind her dark sunglasses.

The evening appeared to be part of a daddy-daughter vacation as Cooper's girlfriend Gigi Hadid, 30, was noticeably absent from the gathering. Similarly, Garner's longtime boyfriend John Miller, CEO of Pop ID, did not make an appearance - sparking rumors that their relationship might be on shaky ground.

As the night drew to a close, the group paid for the valet and Garner drove away in her luxury SUV with Cooper and the rest of the gang in tow. The question on everyone's mind is: what was the nature of their secret supper club? Was it a celebration of their long-standing friendship or a prelude to some sort of collaboration?

The two stars have remained good friends since working together on Alias for five years from 2001-2006

The Pretend Cooking Show host has been keeping busy with a slew of projects, including the upcoming limited series The Five Star Weekend, where she'll star as a food influencer inviting friends to her Nantucket home for the weekend. Meanwhile, Cooper can currently be seen as Jor-El in Superman, which has topped the box office charts for two weeks running.

The romantic dramady Is This Thing On, co-written by Cooper and Will Arnett, dropped on several streaming platforms on July 19 - but it seems like even more exciting projects are brewing for this power couple!

Stay tuned to thescholarlynote.com for all the latest scoop on Jennifer Garner, Bradley Cooper, and their A-list friends!

The Daredevil star looked casually chic in a white sweater with white slacks. Her chestnut locks were pulled back in a sleek bun

The actress was joined by her daughter Violet, 19, who kept in casual in a blue sweater with a black and white polka dot skirt.  Garner shares her children with ex-husband Ben Affleck

The Yale student kept masked as a health precaution after revealing she had 'contracted a post-viral condition' in 2019.

Garner's son Sam, 13, looked cozy in a gray and blue Palisades sweatshirt over a green golf shirt and tan pants. Her middle child, Fin, 16, did not appear to be part of the group

Cooper donned a white hoodie and black shorts for the sunset outing. He sported a mustache, but was otherwise clean shaven, and wore shades as well

The A Star is Born director was joined by his daughter, Leah, eight, who looked adorable in a black hoodie dress. He shares his daughter with former partner, model  Irina Shayk

Garner's longtime boyfriend John Miller did not attend the dinner. She and the Pop ID CEO are rarely seen together in public

The evening appeared to be part of a daddy-daughter vacation as Cooper's girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, 30, was not part of the group

The hostess took car of the parking fee

She was soon seen driving away in her luxury SUV with Cooper and the rest of the gang

Here the pals are seen in 2023 in Los Angeles at a Maestro event