American Sniper

In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Bradley Cooper appears in a scene from "American Sniper."

(The Associated Press)

Newsflash, America: Bradley Cooper is not Chris Kyle. He just plays him

on television

in a movie.

The "American Sniper" actor came under fire Wednesday when he was spotted in the audience at the 2016 Democratic National Convention with his girlfriend, Russian model Irina Shayk. Cooper was a trending topic on Twitter as social media users were apparently surprised to discover he's not really a Republican after playing Kyle, a conservative hero, in Clint Eastwood's movie about the late Navy SEAL sniper.

wow Republicans turn on American hero Chris Kyle pic.twitter.com/kMyysc81LM — Matt Binder (@MattBinder) July 28, 2016

People are upset that Bradley Cooper who played Sniper Chris Kyle is a democrat 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/brxNyaZOPP — Yukio Strachan (@boldandworthy) July 28, 2016

Realllll disappointed to see Bradley Cooper at the DNC. But, oh well. — mrs. spooky (@rachelcrawf0rd) July 28, 2016

Cooper, 41, was nominated for an Academy Award for the 2014 role because he's a good actor, but he was also nominated for acting Oscars in "American Hustle" and "Silver Linings Playbook," played a quail-hunting preppie named Sack Lodge in "Wedding Crashers," enhanced his intellectual abilities with a dangerous pill in "Limitless," partied hard in three "Hangover" movies, and voiced a talking raccoon in "Guardians of the Galaxy."

The Daily Beast reports the former "Sexiest Man Alive" has been a longtime Democrat who donated to Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in 2008. He's also a native of Philadelphia, where the DNC is being held.

The publication added that most Hollywood stars lean left, as evidenced by the celebrity lineup supporting Clinton. Speakers this week have included Meryl Streep, Eva Longoria, Lena Dunham, America Ferrera, Alicia Keys and Elizabeth Banks.

Famous Republicans include Jon Voight, Gary Sinise, Kid Rock, Adam Sandler and Eastwood, who addressed an empty chair at the 2012 Republican National Convention. Speakers at this year's RNC included Scott Baio, Antonio Sabato Jr. and "Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson.

People being upset Bradley cooper who played the American Sniper is not a republican is like me being upset he is not a real space raccoon. — Stephen Williams (@siavm) July 28, 2016