Jennifer Garner Hilariously Jokes She Taught Former Co-Star Bradley Cooper ‘Everything He Knows’

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner is sending some birthday love to her longtime pal!

The 46-year-old actress took to Instagram on Saturday to wish her friend and former “Alias” co-star, Bradley Cooper, a very happy birthday – and to hilariously take credit for his recent career triumphs.

“I taught him everything he knows. 🤣❤️, ” she joked alongside an adorable throwback snap of the pals from their “Alias” days. “Happy Birthday, Bradley. Go get em tomorrow. We are all so proud of you. Xxxx”

The newly 44-year-old star is nominated for two awards at the Golden Globes this weekend. One for Best Director and another for Best Actor in a Drama for his incredible work in the smash box hit, “A Star Is Born.”

This isn’t the first time Jennifer has recently gushed about Bradley!

WATCH: Jennifer Garner Is ‘So Excited’ For Bradley Cooper On His ‘A Star Is Born’ Success

The “Peppermint” star honored him at the American Cinematheque Awards back in November. During her speech, Jennifer spoke very fondly about her forever friend.

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Jennifer Garner pays tribute to #BradleyCooper as he receives the 32nd American Cinematheque Award in a ceremony honoring him at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 29 #AmericanCinematheque2018 🏆 . . #JenniferGarner, the first actor to speak about Cooper, said she was the first person Cooper met when he came to Hollywood, and proceeded to compare him to a stray dog. “I took him home and made him dinner…I’m still making him dinner." she joked. . "Those of us who knew him then celebrated his victories big and small," she told the crowd. "There is something about people who are the same in success and failure that makes us love them and tells us we know the very heart of them. I know the heart and stomach of Bradley Cooper." . "Bradley, what’s happening to you now is a pure joy to those who know you, especially to those of us who’ve known you from the start,” she said to her friend. "It turns out you weren’t just handsome all along. You were also a wonder, and you are welcome at my table anytime.” . She added, “St. Augustine said, Nothing bad can happen to a man who is loved by his mother, and Gloria loves Bradley.” . . Cr 📹: Ashley Lee . #Alias #Limitless #thewords #americansniper #AStarIsBorn #burnt #hangover #SilverLiningsPlaybook #americanhustle #guardiansofthegalaxy #JacksonMaine #serena #valentinesday #allaboutsteve #failuretolaunch #weddingcrashers #theplacebeyondthepines #sexiestmanalive #AmCinAward2018

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“There is something about people who are the same in success and failure that makes us love them. Tells us, we know the very heart of them. I know the heart and stomach of Bradley Cooper,” Jennifer shared.

“Bradley, what’s happening to you now is a pure joy to those who know you, especially to those of us who’ve known you from the start,” she continued. “It turns out you weren’t just handsome all along. You were also a wonder, and you are welcome at my table anytime.”

WATCH: Lady Gaga Can’t Stop Gushing About Bradley Cooper: ‘I Love Him So Very Much’

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