Sometimes, cameos can lead to decades-long careers.

It’s all part of the job.

And, as the story goes, he told a little white lie to get the part.

Bradley Cooper posing on the red carpet

Here’s what we know about the actor’s somewhat dishonest origins in Hollywood.

He played Jake, Carrie Bradshaw’s one-time love interest in Season 2, Episode 4.

The pair kiss in his car before Carrie climbs out through the roof.

Bradley Cooper posing on the red carpet

Fortunately, Cooper no longer needs to beef up his resume with fibs.

That being said, white lies can also lead to dangerous situations, at least for Redmayne.

As Redmayne later reassuredVanity Fair, he’s been pretty truthful in auditions since the scare.

Anne Hathaway speaking into mic

Believe it or not,Rachel McAdams' lie to get a major rolealso involved horses.