Get ready, Daddy Gang, because the internet’s favorite podcast host is officially entering her motherhood era. On Sunday, Call Her Daddy superstar Alex Cooper absolutely broke the internet by announcing that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with her husband, film producer Matt Kaplan.
The 31-year-old media mogul completely blindsided fans with the heartwarming news, sharing a series of gorgeous photos that prove she has been masterfully hiding this massive secret from the public eye for quite some time.
For a creator who built a multi-million-dollar empire on candid confessions and unfiltered storytelling, keeping a secret of this magnitude was no easy feat. As the Unwell Network founder prepares to trade her signature studio mic for baby bottles, let us break down the beautiful weekend announcement, look back at their intensely private love story, and explore how the power couple is navigating their biggest chapter yet.
“Honestly Happy I Can Finally Stop Trying to Hide the Bump”
Cooper kicked off the massive weekend reveal directly on her Instagram Story, teasing her millions of followers with a simple message: “Daddy Gang, there is something I’ve been waiting to share with you….” She then directed fans to her main feed, dropping a beautiful photo carousel captioned simply, “Our family 🤍.” The stunning images featured Cooper cradling a very visible baby bump while looking lovingly at the 42-year-old Kaplan.
Never one to lose her signature relatable humor, Cooper quickly followed up the glamorous grid post with a casual selfie on her Instagram Story. Sitting alongside a bag of candy, she joked, “Honestly happy I can finally stop trying to hide the bump lol.” The candid, joyful announcement immediately flooded social media timelines, drawing massive waves of congratulations from fellow celebrities, influencers, and fiercely loyal podcast listeners who have followed her chaotic, inspiring twenties.
From a Professional Zoom Call to the Altar
While the world knows almost every detail of Cooper’s past dating misadventures, her relationship with Kaplan—affectionately referred to as “Mr. Sexy Zoom Man” in early podcast episodes—was built on a fiercely protected foundation of privacy. The two originally connected over a professional business call, which blossomed into a serious, grounded romance away from the harsh glare of Hollywood tabloids.
Kaplan, who is best known for producing massive YA hits like the To All the Boys franchise, ultimately proposed in 2023 with an incredibly thoughtful scavenger hunt. He even wore the exact same outfit from their very first Zoom meeting in a heartfelt video message. The couple officially tied the knot a year later in April 2024, hosting an emotional, highly intimate destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Cooper later told Vogue that reading their private vows in front of family resulted in an “electric” atmosphere with absolutely “no dry eyes in sight.”
Navigating Business Empires and New Beginnings
The timing of this joyous baby announcement arrives during an incredibly busy, high-profile week for the power couple. Just days prior to the pregnancy reveal, Cooper and Kaplan made a joint appearance at the massive YouTube Brandcast event at New York City’s Lincoln Center.
During the presentation, Cooper announced a massive slate of new programming for her Unwell Network, slated for spring 2027. Their united front at the upfronts—and the subsequent baby news—arrives shortly after a recent Bloomberg report alleged some workplace tension regarding Kaplan’s management style within their company, Trending. However, sources close to the couple have firmly denied the rumors to Us Weekly, insisting the duo is entirely focused on their expanding family and are “so excited for this new chapter.”
