Alex Cooper is officially a mother. The host of the globally renowned podcast 'Call Her Daddy' has welcomed her first child with her husband, Matt Kaplan.
The new mother shared the joyous news with her followers but opted to keep the child's name and official date of birth private, choosing only to include a blue heart emoji in her social media announcement. The 32-year-old media personality first broke the news of her pregnancy in May.
She shared a series of intimate photos with 42-year-old Kaplan, in which she was seen cradling her growing baby bump. At the time, she simply captioned the post, "Our family." Fans of the podcast will remember that Cooper famously referred to Kaplan as "Mr. Sexy Zoom Man" for years, maintaining his privacy long before his identity became public knowledge.
In early 2025, Cooper opened up about the challenging journey leading to this moment. She revealed that she and Kaplan had decided to start trying for a baby a year prior to the announcement.
However, the process was far from straightforward. After she stopped using birth control, she experienced what she described as "excruciating" pain and significant "hormonal fluctuations." She admitted that these physical changes left her feeling as though she had lost complete control over her own body.
Recognizing the toll the process was taking, Cooper made the difficult decision to pause her efforts to conceive to prioritize her physical and mental health. This period of reflection allowed her to stabilize before eventually becoming pregnant.
Her journey continued to be complex even after the initial announcement; two months later, the 'Unwell' founder revealed she had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a condition where hormones from the placenta cause insulin resistance, requiring strict monitoring.
Cooper was transparent about the emotional and physical toll this diagnosis took on her daily life. She shared with her audience that the requirement for frequent blood sugar testing had left her fingers sore and bruised, highlighting the often-unseen struggles of pregnancy.
Despite these hurdles, Cooper remained resilient, using her platform to share the realities of motherhood and health. Her openness has been praised by fans and fellow creators alike, as she continues to balance her high-profile career with the demands of her growing family.
As she enters this new chapter, her supporters have flooded her social media with messages of congratulations and well-wishes for the new parents.