Alex Cooper’s husband Matt Kaplan is back in the spotlight after the “Call Her Daddy” host announced on May 17 that the couple is expecting their first child together.
Cooper shared the pregnancy news in a surprise Instagram post featuring maternity photos with Kaplan, instantly sending fans searching for more details about the film producer she famously nicknamed “Mr. Sexy Zoom Man” before eventually revealing his identity publicly.
Here are five fast facts about Kaplan as the couple prepares to welcome their first baby.
1. Matt Kaplan Is a Hollywood Producer Behind Major Films
GettyKaplan works as a film and television producer and has been behind several major projects over the years.
He is best known for producing films including “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” “Before I Fall,” and “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret?”
Kaplan also founded ACE Entertainment, a production company that became especially well known for its young adult and streaming-focused projects.
In recent years, Kaplan has also worked closely alongside Cooper as her media empire expanded beyond podcasting.
2. Alex Cooper Originally Referred to Him as ‘Mr. Sexy Zoom Man’
Before publicly identifying Kaplan, Cooper famously referred to him on “Call Her Daddy” as “Mr. Sexy Zoom Man.”
The nickname came from the way the pair first connected during the COVID-19 pandemic era while speaking remotely over Zoom.
Cooper later said she initially assumed Kaplan was simply “a businessman” when they first connected.
For months, listeners speculated about the identity of “Mr. Sexy Zoom Man” before Cooper eventually revealed Kaplan publicly.
3. The Couple Married in Mexico in 2024
Cooper and Kaplan got married in April 2024 in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Cooper later discussed the wedding in an interview with Vogue, where she reflected on wanting the ceremony to feel personal and aligned with her family’s values.
Photos and details from the ceremony quickly circulated online following the wedding weekend.
4. Cooper Has Said Kaplan Changed Her Perspective on Relationships
Over the years, Cooper has spoken openly about how her relationship with Kaplan changed the way she viewed dating and long-term commitment.
In interviews, she has described him as supportive, grounding, and different from many of her previous relationships.
“We both have our careers. We inspire one another,” Cooper previously said while discussing their relationship.
Cooper has frequently described Kaplan as supportive and grounding while discussing their relationship publicly.
5. Matt Kaplan and Alex Cooper Are Now Expecting Their First Child
On May 17, Cooper announced that she and Kaplan are expecting their first child together.
The reveal quickly went viral online as celebrities, influencers, and fans flooded the comments section with reactions.
Fans also filled the comments with references to Cooper’s famous podcast brand, with one person joking, “Missed opportunity for the caption to be call him daddy.”
Neither Cooper nor Kaplan has publicly shared the baby’s due date or gender.
