Matt Kaplan, the husband of Alex Cooper, has been accused of “frequently yelling” at the staff of the Call Her Daddy host.
According to sources affiliated with Unwell Network — the production company owned by the couple — there are ongoing disputes between Kaplan and the staff, according to a shocking Bloomberg article released on Monday.
As the co-CEO of Trending Media, Kaplan oversees daily operations while Cooper concentrates on Call Her Daddy, and he has purportedly developed “a reputation for frequently yelling at staff members.”
It has been reported that some employees have threatened to leave during film shoots and live tours.
Also Read: Dunkin’ giving away 1 million free coffees: Here’s when and how to grab one
Matt Kaplan’s warning to staff members
According to Bloomberg, a witness reported that Kaplan reprimanded the staff on Cooper’s new program, Unwell Winter Games, and threatened to hinder their chances in Hollywood if they made mistakes, which reportedly led a veteran crew member to break down in tears.
Crew members have reportedly submitted formal grievances to leadership, indicating they would resign if Kaplan did not improve his conduct.
While most of the alleged incidents took place out of public view, a production manager threatened to resign during Cooper’s live tour for the 2025 documentary Call Her Alex, with Kaplan attributing the situation to the demanding work schedule.
Nevertheless, a source informed Bloomberg that the manager’s emotional breakdown was a result of Kaplan yelling and using profanity towards the staff.
Kaplan’s purported conduct follows Cooper’s statement in a 2025 Marie Claire interview, where she expressed that her door is “always open” and her desire to create a “very positive and safe” atmosphere for their young employees as a CEO.
Who is Matt Kaplan?
Kaplan is a producer who kicked off his career at CBS immediately after graduating from college, progressing from an intern to the director of digital development.
He graduated from Columbia University and established Chapter One Films in 2013 and subsequently held the position of president at Awesomeness Films from 2015 to 2017.
After leaving the company, Kaplan went on to create Ace Entertainment, which gained recognition for producing To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and its sequels.
