From "Mr. Sexy Zoom Man" to Family: The Love Story of Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan

It began, as so many modern romances do, on a screen. In 2020, at the height of a world reshaped by remote connections, Alex Cooper, the bold, unfiltered voice behind the Call Her Daddy podcast, found herself speaking to a producer named Matt Kaplan over Zoom. At the time, she knew little about him. To her listeners, he was simply "Mr. Sexy Zoom Man," a playful nickname that would stick long after the rest of the world learned his real name. What neither could have known then was that this first virtual meeting would grow into a partnership that would span homes, businesses, and a lifetime.

From Secret Romance to Public Commitment

Their first in-person meeting felt less like a first date and more like a reunion. Cooper later recalled stepping into his car, locking eyes, and feeling as though they had known each other forever. Six months later, she met him at the airport holding a handwritten sign that read: "Mr. Kaplan a.k.a. my boyfriend." He swept her into a spin right there in the terminal, and their quiet, growing bond became something real and official.

For a time, their romance unfolded gently, away from the brightest spotlight. Then, in March 2023, Kaplan transformed their West Hollywood home into a scene straight from a storybook. Under the guise of a photo shoot, he guided Cooper through a candlelit scavenger hunt that retraced their journey together. At the end, he waited in the courtyard, got down on one knee, and told her she was his soulmate. The ring, an antique oval‑cut diamond set in a delicate band, was as timeless as the moment itself. Later that evening, at their engagement celebration at the Four Seasons, the surprises continued: none other than Morgan Freeman made an unexpected cameo, a touch of magic in a night already full of wonder.

A Wedding by the Sea

Before the big day, there was a smaller, sweeter celebration. In February 2024, the couple gathered family and friends so Kaplan’s 100‑year‑old grandmother could take part in the joy, even though travel would keep her from the destination wedding. Cooper shared the moment on Instagram with a photo that radiated warmth and gratitude.

Then, on April 6, 2024, they said their vows in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The ceremony was deeply personal: Cooper’s brother officiated; their dogs, Henry and Bruce, served as ring bearers. "For our families and closest friends to hear us verbalize our feelings towards one another in the most intimate setting felt electric," Cooper told Vogue. There were a few dry eyes; she remembered a testament to how deeply their love touched everyone present.

The Man Behind the Dream

Long before he became "Mr. Sexy Zoom Man," Matt Kaplan was building a life defined by curiosity and quiet determination. Raised with two passions, football and film, he played quarterback at Columbia University before finding his true calling in storytelling. He started at the very bottom, working as an assistant at Lionsgate, learning every corner of an industry that would one day know his name. He climbed through The Hunger Games franchise, joined Blumhouse, and eventually took the reins at Awesomeness Films, where he championed a little‑known project called To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. He called friends at Netflix, they watched it, and the rest was history. Today, as CEO of Ace Entertainment, he oversees a growing portfolio that includes the franchise and its spinoff, XO, Kitty.

His career philosophy is simple and unshakable: "Rejection is meaningless… that’s just the first stop." It is a mindset that has carried him through setbacks and successes alike.

Kaplan has walked through public chapters before. He was married briefly to actress Claire Holt, and in his college years, dated Ashley Olsen. Those experiences taught him the value of privacy, a lesson he and Cooper would embrace together.

Building an Empire, Side by Side

By June 2023, romance had grown into a partnership. The pair launched Trending, a media company designed to speak to Gen Z audiences, bringing Call Her Daddy, Ace Entertainment, and The Unwell Network under one shared vision. It was a powerful statement: they were building something bigger than either of them alone.

Cooper, who once shared nearly every detail of her life on air, learned to draw gentle boundaries. "I’ve found a healthy balance," she explained. "Respecting what we keep to ourselves is just as important as what we share." Kaplan, naturally reserved, found a comfortable place in the spotlight, not seeking it, but never shying away from standing beside the woman he loves.

Wisdom, Growth, and a New Beginning

One year into marriage, Cooper shared the advice Kaplan had given her: "The wedding is the easy part." It was a reminder to have honest conversations about money, expectations, and families long before walking down the aisle. She passed that wisdom along to her listeners, encouraging them to build their relationships on truth and openness.

Then came the next, most tender chapter. In May 2026, the couple announced they were expecting. Cooper had spoken glowingly of Kaplan months earlier: "He is going to be the most incredible father to our babies." And in October 2026, that promise became reality. They welcomed a baby boy, sharing the news with the world through a single, quiet post: a photograph and one blue heart emoji.

A Love Story Still Being Written

From a Zoom call to a growing family, from a playful nickname to a shared last name, Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan have turned connection into commitment. They have learned that love is not just found in the grand gestures, though there have been plenty of those, but in the quiet choice, made every day, to build something beautiful together. Their story is proof that sometimes, the best things arrive when you least expect them and stay, because they were always meant to.