<p class="title rtejustify">Hollywood star Bradley Cooper has revealed he once lost out on a role because makers of the film did not find him sexy enough for the part.</p>.<p class="bodytext rtejustify">The 43-year-old actor, who is one of Hollywood's in-demand men courtesy his performance in movies such as "American Sniper', "American Hustle" and "Silver Linings Playbook", says he has always felt like an underdog in the movies.</p>.<p class="bodytext rtejustify">He has already created an Oscars buzz with his directorial debut "A Star Is Born".</p>.<p class="bodytext rtejustify">"I've always been an underdog. I was always operating under the lens of not really being seen as the 'main guy'. I've heard it all in my career. Early on, I didn't get a role because they said I wasn't 'f***able.' In the end, you have to reserve your attention for the work and not listen to anyone.</p>.<p class="bodytext rtejustify">"People I care about, who care about me, told me not to direct 'A Star Is Born', said that it would be too difficult and I should start with something easier. Luckily, I didn't listen. I loved that it was really, really hard to make this film. Otherwise, it wouldn't have the same value. And that's always been my goal: to make something, no matter how challenging, that will be remembered," the actor told W magazine.</p>.<p class="bodytext rtejustify">Apart from directing and starring in "A Star Is Born", Cooper also co-wrote the script, contributed to several of the songs in the movie, decided to cast Lady Gaga as the leading lady and oversaw every detail of the production.</p>
<p class="title rtejustify">Hollywood star Bradley Cooper has revealed he once lost out on a role because makers of the film did not find him sexy enough for the part.</p>.<p class="bodytext rtejustify">The 43-year-old actor, who is one of Hollywood's in-demand men courtesy his performance in movies such as "American Sniper', "American Hustle" and "Silver Linings Playbook", says he has always felt like an underdog in the movies.</p>.<p class="bodytext rtejustify">He has already created an Oscars buzz with his directorial debut "A Star Is Born".</p>.<p class="bodytext rtejustify">"I've always been an underdog. I was always operating under the lens of not really being seen as the 'main guy'. I've heard it all in my career. Early on, I didn't get a role because they said I wasn't 'f***able.' In the end, you have to reserve your attention for the work and not listen to anyone.</p>.<p class="bodytext rtejustify">"People I care about, who care about me, told me not to direct 'A Star Is Born', said that it would be too difficult and I should start with something easier. Luckily, I didn't listen. I loved that it was really, really hard to make this film. Otherwise, it wouldn't have the same value. And that's always been my goal: to make something, no matter how challenging, that will be remembered," the actor told W magazine.</p>.<p class="bodytext rtejustify">Apart from directing and starring in "A Star Is Born", Cooper also co-wrote the script, contributed to several of the songs in the movie, decided to cast Lady Gaga as the leading lady and oversaw every detail of the production.</p>