Bradley Cooper‘s relationship withLady Gagais one of a kind.“He has a huge and overwhelming connection to Gaga but whether it becomes a real love story in their lives for all the world to see is premature,” an entertainment source tells PEOPLE.And while the pair’s chemistry is strong and allowed their filmA Star Is Bornto soar to great heights (see its eight Oscar nominations), therumors of a possible romance between themmight have played a role in Cooper’s split from ex-girlfriendIrina Shayk. Gaga and Cooper made headlines fortheir intimate Oscars duet of “Shallow,”which earned the singer an Oscar for Best Original Song.“The rumors about Bradley and Gaga having a love affair didn’t help especially with his constant travels [promoting the film],” says the source.Matteo Chinellato/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesPEOPLE confirmed last week Cooper and Shayk hadcalled it quits after four years of dating. They share 2-year-old daughterLea De Seine.A different source had previously told PEOPLE that, before news of their split became public, Cooper and Shayk had“spent a lot of time apart.”“[Irina is] not focused on the celebrity part, or on the fame — she just wants toprotect her family,” the source shared. “Bradley is very into work and is trying to take advantage of every career opportunity right now.”RELATED VIDEO: Irina Shayk Poses Near Waterfall in Sexy One Piece AfterBradley CooperSplitAfter awards season was over, a separate insider told PEOPLE in April that Cooper made spending time with their family a priority.“After awards season ended, Cooper slowed down to focus on his family,” the insider said, sharing that the star spent “every day with his family.”

Bradley Cooper‘s relationship withLady Gagais one of a kind.

“He has a huge and overwhelming connection to Gaga but whether it becomes a real love story in their lives for all the world to see is premature,” an entertainment source tells PEOPLE.

And while the pair’s chemistry is strong and allowed their filmA Star Is Bornto soar to great heights (see its eight Oscar nominations), therumors of a possible romance between themmight have played a role in Cooper’s split from ex-girlfriendIrina Shayk. Gaga and Cooper made headlines fortheir intimate Oscars duet of “Shallow,”which earned the singer an Oscar for Best Original Song.

“The rumors about Bradley and Gaga having a love affair didn’t help especially with his constant travels [promoting the film],” says the source.

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PEOPLE confirmed last week Cooper and Shayk hadcalled it quits after four years of dating. They share 2-year-old daughterLea De Seine.

A different source had previously told PEOPLE that, before news of their split became public, Cooper and Shayk had“spent a lot of time apart.”

“[Irina is] not focused on the celebrity part, or on the fame — she just wants toprotect her family,” the source shared. “Bradley is very into work and is trying to take advantage of every career opportunity right now.”

RELATED VIDEO: Irina Shayk Poses Near Waterfall in Sexy One Piece AfterBradley CooperSplit

After awards season was over, a separate insider told PEOPLE in April that Cooper made spending time with their family a priority.

“After awards season ended, Cooper slowed down to focus on his family,” the insider said, sharing that the star spent “every day with his family.”

source: people.com