Alex Cooper, the 31-year-old media personality behind the hit podcast "Call Her Daddy," is solidifying her status as a media powerhouse with an expanding business empire and a growing list of high-profile engagements. Cooper is slated to launch four new shows on YouTube between 2026 and 2027, including a reality competition, a microdrama, and a docuseries focused on the Met Gala. She also recently hosted the 20th-anniversary special for Disney's "Hannah Montana."
Cooper's media and lifestyle brand, Unwell, encompasses a podcast network, film and television projects, live events, and beverages. Her podcast continues to be a sought-after platform for celebrities and public figures, with guests ranging from Gwyneth Paltrow and Michelle Obama to figures involved in presidential campaigns.
However, Cooper's rapid rise has not been without controversy. Reports from Bloomberg and Vanity Fair have cited anonymous former employees who described a challenging workplace culture at Unwell, the company she co-runs with her husband, Matt Kaplan. Addressing these claims during a live Wall Street Journal interview, Cooper refuted the criticisms, stating that she believes her team has done an "incredible job" and characterizing the negative accounts as a gendered "smear campaign."
Despite the workplace allegations, Cooper's influence appears undiminished. She is recognized as one of TIME's 100 most influential digital voices of 2026. On a personal note, Cooper is also expecting her first child this year.