Bradley Cooper is treating ex Irina Shayk with ‘charm and chivalry’ on Italian jaunt – but it’s ‘a one-way street of affection’, body language expert claims

• Bradley, 48, and Irina, 37,  dated from 2015 to 2019 and were spotted spending time together on a boat in Venice, Italy over the weekend with daughter, Lea
• Read more: Exes Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk look VERY affectionate as they tour Venice with their daughter

At first glance, those casting an eye over photographs taken this week of former partners Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk in Italy might be forgiven for thinking the couple are still very close. 

However, subtle signs in their interactions during their Venice boat trip, says body language expert Judi James, suggest the pair – who dated from 2015 to 2019 – are a long way from getting back together. 

Bradley, 48, and Irina, 37 – who is now dating NFL legend Tom Brady – were the picture of amicable exes as they enjoyed the sights and sounds of the romantic Italian city, when they were seen smiling together alongside their six-year-old daughter Lea.

However, while the former flames stood in close proximity and appeared in great spirits as they took in the postcard views, Shayk’s body language suggested they might now actually be world’s apart. 

Bradley, 48, and Irina, 37 – who dated from 2015 to 2019 – looked close in Venice this weekend, with daughter Lea, six… but subtle signs in their body language suggested Shayk – who’s dating Tom Brady – is very happy just to be a co-parent

James claims that a closer examination of their body language suggests Shayk’s thoughts could be back in Florida, where current squeeze Brady resides. 

She explains: ‘The close-up photos might make it look as though Bradley and Irina are close to a romantic re-coupling on this Italian holiday but a longer look at their signals suggest that Irina, at least, could hardly be less interested.’ 

That’s not the case for Cooper, however, who is a doting co-parent, suggests James.

‘Bradley’s body language makes him look charming, caring and polite. 

‘He has his hand available to help his ex from the boat.

‘And there is even a cheeky little arm splay when they sit down at the table that somehow leaves his right arm around the back of Irina’s chair, in what could be the sort of affectionate gesture teenage boys do on a first date in the cinema.’

Charm personified: James says Cooper appears to be trying hard to be charming and chivalrous on the former couple’s family break to Venice…

Mother-of-one Shayk donned a long, black dress that hung off one of her shoulders and paired it with matching glamorous heeled sandals – but her choice of outfit could also suggest she was on a different wavelength to her former partner. 

James says: ‘It’s Irina who looks a bit as though she’s on a different planet and time-zone here. 

‘Her outfit it especially alienating for a family holiday that involves getting on and off boats. 

‘While the others are dressed casually and for the sun, Irina is in black, complete with baseball cap, some very difficult and dangerous-looking dangly bits of fabric, and a pair of spidery black killer heels.’ 

And the fact they’re enjoying a boat ride might make for romantic photos – but James says there’s no escaping a cosy photo if you’re in a small boat, and that actually the vibes on this family reunion are purely platonic.  

At arm’s length? Cooper, who was joined by his mother, Gloria Cooper, for the outing, casually drapes an arm on the back of his former girlfriend’s chair – but she doesn’t seem to notice, claims James 

All by my selfie? While Cooper takes images of the Venetian skyline, Shayk seems happier to take selfies of herself 

Close – but platonic. James says don’t mistake the close confines of a boat for an affectionate display, saying it’s clear from the body language that the couple aren’t getting back together anytime soon

She says: ‘Their proximity also suggests they are reasonably relaxed in each other’s company, although travelling on a small boat will normally require people to stand close and even touch.’

After their boat ride, the former couple headed to an outdoor lunch at the lavish Torcello’s Locanda Ciprian. It was a family affair as they were joined by Bradley’s mother, Gloria Cooper, for the day out.

During a photo taken during the al fresco lunch, Cooper is seen casually draping his arm on the back of Shayk’s chair, which also went apparently unnoticed by the Russian model, who only had eyes for her cell phone.  

James says: ‘When Bradley does place an arm around her chair she is busy checking her phone, looking distracted. 

‘Her body language and her styling choices don’t suggest a woman who is keen to rekindle a close relationship here.’

James claims that even Shayk’s outfit could alienate her from the rest of the casually dressed party, saying: ‘While the others are dressed casually and for the sun, Irina is in black, complete with baseball cap, and a pair of spidery black killer heels.’

The former couple first started dating in 2015, and they welcomed their daughter, Lea, in March 2017. 

They were together for four years before splitting in 2019, but the two stars have stayed very close since going their separate ways – and are often seen out with their young daughter.  

A source told DailyMail.com this week that Irina’s new beau Tom is completely supportive of her spending time with her ex because he’s a ‘family man’ and is in the midst of co-parenting himself. 

According to someone close to the situation, Tom, who recently split from his wife-of-over-a-decade, Gisele Bündchen, 43, ‘respects’ Irina’s situation and finds her even more ‘attractive’ because she’s able to peacefully co-parent with Bradley.

Tom and Gisele, who wed in 2009, share two children – Vivian, 10, and Benjamin, 13 – while he also has an older son, Jack, 15, from his previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan. 

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