Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan Enter a New Chapter as the “Call Her Daddy” Star Announces Pregnancy

Alex Cooper has built a media empire on candid conversations, viral cultural moments, and a podcast brand that reshaped digital entertainment for a generation of young listeners. Now, the “Call Her Daddy” creator is stepping into an entirely new role: motherhood.

On May 17, 2026, Cooper revealed that she and her husband, Hollywood producer Matt Kaplan, are expecting their first child together. The announcement immediately sparked celebration across social media, entertainment news outlets, and the “Daddy Gang” fan community that helped turn Cooper into one of the most influential voices in podcasting.

The pregnancy news also arrives at a pivotal moment in Cooper’s career. Between her rapidly expanding Unwell Network media company, major platform deals reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and her increasingly visible partnership with Kaplan, the couple has emerged as one of entertainment’s most commercially powerful modern media pairings.

The Instagram Reveal That Captured Fans’ Attention

Cooper shared the announcement through a heartfelt Instagram post featuring maternity photos with Kaplan. In the images, the podcast host is seen smiling beside her husband while showing off her baby bump.

The caption was simple but emotionally resonant:

“Our family 🤍”

Shortly afterward, Cooper teased the news further through Instagram Stories, telling followers:

“Daddy Gang, there is something I’ve been waiting to share with you.”

The response was immediate. Fans, influencers, and celebrities flooded the comments with congratulatory messages as the announcement spread across digital platforms.

Cooper later joked online that she was “honestly happy” to finally stop hiding her pregnancy bump, adding a more playful touch consistent with the personality that made “Call Her Daddy” a cultural phenomenon.

Who Is Matt Kaplan?

While Alex Cooper lives much of her professional life in public view, Matt Kaplan has generally maintained a quieter profile despite his success in Hollywood.

Kaplan is a film and television producer best known for founding Ace Entertainment, the production company behind several youth-focused hits, including Netflix’s massively successful “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” franchise.

Before launching Ace Entertainment, Kaplan worked with major entertainment companies including Lionsgate and CBS. Over time, he built a reputation for identifying commercially successful young-adult stories and adapting them for streaming audiences.

Though Cooper commands millions of followers and headlines, Kaplan has largely stayed behind the scenes, preferring a more private approach to fame.

That balance appears to define much of their relationship.

From “Mr. Sexy Zoom Man” to Husband

Longtime “Call Her Daddy” listeners may remember Kaplan first as “Mr. Sexy Zoom Man.”

The couple initially connected during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 through a Zoom meeting. At the time, Cooper intentionally concealed Kaplan’s identity from her audience while discussing their relationship on the podcast.

For years, fans speculated about who the mysterious man was before the relationship eventually became public.

Cooper later admitted that marriage had not always been part of her personal vision. According to her own recollections, her perspective shifted significantly during a dinner conversation with Kaplan in 2022.

She eventually told him he could propose “whenever he wanted,” a moment Cooper later described as transformative for both of them.

The pair became engaged in 2023 and married in April 2024 during an intimate wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Speaking publicly about the ceremony, Cooper described the wedding as:

“Emotional, heartfelt, and we tailored it to exactly how we always envisioned it.”

Kaplan similarly explained why the couple opted for a smaller and more private destination wedding:

“We weren’t looking to have a formal wedding. We wanted it to feel relaxed and authentic to us and the location.”

Building a Modern Media Power Couple

The pregnancy announcement comes during a period of explosive professional growth for Cooper.

What began as a provocative relationship podcast has evolved into a full-scale media business. Since launching “Call Her Daddy” in 2018, Cooper has transformed herself from podcast host into a high-powered executive and entrepreneur.

Her career trajectory accelerated dramatically after signing a reported $60 million Spotify licensing agreement in 2021. In 2024, she reportedly followed that with a SiriusXM agreement valued at up to $125 million over three years.

Cooper also co-founded the Unwell Network, a growing media company focused on podcasting, creator partnerships, advertising, and digital entertainment ventures.

Kaplan has increasingly become part of that expansion. NBC News reported that the couple co-founded the Unwell Network together under the broader media company Trending.

Industry observers now view Cooper and Kaplan as symbolic of a broader shift happening across entertainment — where creator-driven media businesses increasingly compete with traditional Hollywood studios.

Expanding Beyond Podcasting

Just days before announcing the pregnancy, Cooper unveiled an ambitious new slate of programming through Unwell Productions at YouTube’s 2026 Brandcast event in New York.

The announcement included four original YouTube series:

• Unwell Games
• Pot Stirrers
• Holiday Hard Launch
• Before the Steps

The flagship project, “Unwell Games,” is described as a reality competition series featuring creators and influencers living together while competing for prize money and power.

The expansion reflects Cooper’s growing ambition to move beyond podcasting into broader entertainment production.

In discussing the projects, Cooper emphasized creative freedom and authenticity, saying:

“Everyone is so busy trying to be likable that they’ve stopped being interesting. The risk I wish more people would take is being actually honest.”

The timing of the pregnancy announcement adds another dimension to this next phase of her career, positioning Cooper simultaneously as a business executive, content creator, and soon-to-be mother.

Public Success, Private Challenges

Although the pregnancy announcement was overwhelmingly celebratory, it also arrived during a complicated public period for Cooper.

Recent months have seen growing online speculation surrounding tensions involving influencer Alix Earle, who previously worked with the Unwell Network before parting ways with the company. NBC News reported that social media exchanges between the two creators reignited public interest in their falling out earlier this year.

At the same time, rumors surrounding Cooper and Kaplan’s relationship circulated online.

However, sources close to the couple dismissed those claims. According to reports shared by PEOPLE and referenced in other coverage:

“Rumors of tension in the marriage are false, and they’re so excited about this new chapter.”

The pregnancy announcement appears to have shifted public focus back toward celebration and personal milestones rather than internet drama.

Alex Cooper’s Influence on Modern Podcast Culture

Part of what makes Cooper’s pregnancy announcement resonate so widely is her unique position in modern digital culture.

“Call Her Daddy” evolved from a controversial relationship podcast into one of the world’s most influential female-led media brands. The show attracts millions of listeners, particularly among Gen Z and millennial women.

Celebrity interviews, pop-culture conversations, and candid discussions about relationships, sexuality, mental health, and women’s experiences became central to Cooper’s appeal.

The podcast has also expanded into political and social conversations. During the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, Cooper interviewed then–Vice President Kamala Harris, focusing specifically on women’s issues and generational concerns.

That evolution helped transform Cooper from internet personality into a mainstream media force.

A New Era for the “Daddy Gang”

For many fans, the pregnancy announcement feels like a milestone not just for Cooper personally, but for the evolution of the “Call Her Daddy” brand itself.

Listeners who followed Cooper through dating stories, career controversies, public feuds, business negotiations, and marriage are now watching her enter parenthood in real time.

That transition could shape the future direction of her content and business empire.

Whether motherhood becomes a more visible part of the “Call Her Daddy” universe remains unclear, but the announcement already signals a shift in public perception — from rebellious podcast disruptor to media mogul balancing career, marriage, and family life.

For now, Cooper and Kaplan have shared only limited details about the pregnancy, including no publicly announced due date.

Still, one thing is evident: the next chapter of Alex Cooper’s career may also become her most personal.