Who Is Alex Cooper's Husband? All About Matt Kaplan (2024)

Alex Cooper is married!

The Call Her Daddy host and Hollywood producer Matt Kaplan got married on April 6, 2024, inRiviera Maya, Mexico.

“It was everything we wanted it to be,” Cooper toldVogue. “It was emotional, heartfelt, and we tailored it to exactly how we always envisioned it.”

The couple first met over Zoom in 2020. When Cooper first started dating Kaplan, she kept her relationship almost entirely under wraps, referring to him as "Mr. Sexy Zoom Man" in an effort to keep his identity private.

Kaplan's identity was eventually revealed when Cooper announced their engagement in April 2023.

So, who is Alex Cooper's husband? Here's everything to know about Matt Kaplan and his relationship with the Call Her Daddy host.

He attended Columbia University and was a quarterback on their football team

Kaplan attended Columbia University, where he played quarterback for the Columbia Lions football team. Growing up, football and film were the "only two things I liked doing for fun," he shared on The Backlot podcast.

The producer studied film in college, taking writing and directing classes. Though he joked he "wasn't that good at it," he quickly realized he was better skilled at "assessing material," leading him to a career in production after graduating.

He is the CEO of a production company

Kaplan has a successful career as a Hollywood producer. He serves as the current CEO of Ace Entertainment and previously as the president of Awesomeness Films.

However, success didn't come immediately for Kaplan. He started as an assistant at Lionsgate and eventually worked his way up to an executive position where he got to work on the Hunger Games films. Later, he was presented with a new opportunity to join Blumhouse, a horror movie production company.

Ultimately, his career led him to Awesomeness Films where he began producing Netflix hit franchise To All The Boys I've Loved Before.

"I called some friends over at Netflix and I said, 'I made this movie. I think you guys are gonna like it,' " Kaplan told The Backlot. "And they watched it and bought it."

Kaplan said his involvement varied throughout the production of the film, and he weighed in on various aspects including casting, wardrobe, production design and more.

The success of the film led Kaplan to produce its sequels and the spinoff show XO, Kitty.

Speaking on the importance of perseverance after experiencing rejections, Kaplan told The Backlot how he hears "no" daily when he sends scripts to companies like Lionsgate and Sony — but that doesn't stop him for continuing his pursuits.

"I think if you're gonna be in this business, you've got to wrap your head around like rejection is meaningless," Kaplan said. "Just do it again. That's just the first stop."

Cooper first teased their relationship in 2020

Cooper recapped her first date with "Mr. Sexy Zoom Man" in an Aug. 5, 2020, episode, telling followers how the pair decided to go out to dinner after initially meeting on Zoom a week prior.

"I get into the car, we lock eyes," Cooper said in the episode. "You know those people you meet immediately that it's just like you feel like you've known each other for so long? We immediately vibed and it was just like we're going to get along so well."

She even joked they would get married before adding, "just kidding."

Six months later, Cooper titled an episode "I HAVE A BOYFRIEND," revealing she and "Mr. Sexy Zoom Man" were officially dating. She also shared the sweet story on how they confirmed the titles of boyfriend and girlfriend.

The podcast host explained how she met him at the airport after his flight from London with a sign that said "Mr. Kaplan a.k.a. my boyfriend," marking the first time she referred to him as such. When Kaplan saw her, he scooped her up and spun her around, officially cementing their romance.

"He makes eye contact with me, and he just walks over to me," Cooper described in the episode. "It was a great moment … it was cool to be like 'I made the right decision.' "

Since her relationship reveal, Cooper has continued to refer to Kaplan as Mr. Sexy Zoom Man and shared more stories of how their relationship was progressing, including the time he met her parents, on her podcast.

He was previously married to actress Claire Holt

Before he was Mr. Sexy Zoom Man, Kaplan was married to Australian actress Claire Holt, who starred in The Originals, a spinoff of The Vampire Diaries.

The two were engaged in July 2015 and got married on April 28, 2016. However, the pair ultimately split a day before their one-year wedding anniversary, citing "irreconcilable differences." Kaplan filed divorce papers and a week later, Holt requested that her name be changed back to Holt from Kaplan.

However, Holt isn't the only famous actress Kaplan has a history with. The producer also dated Ashley Olsen while he was a student at Columbia, though the two broke up after three years together in 2004.

The separation was "amicable," spokesman Michael Pagnotta told PEOPLE at the time, and the two "parted on good terms" and "wished each other the best." Pagnotta also added that no third party was involved, but maintaining a long-distance relationship was difficult.

He and Cooper keep their relationship private

While Kaplan may have worked on big Hollywood films, his work largely lies behind the scenes and as a private person, Kaplan didn't want that to change.

"Matt is so private, but he also loves the Daddy Gang," Cooper told W. "Every week he's like, 'How's the episode going? Do they like it?' "

Cooper shared that while she is very open on her podcast, she has since found a "healthy balance" between what she reveals on the show and "having enough respect" for her relationship to know what she should keep to herself.

"When I started this show, I was so open about everything, maybe at times to the detriment of my personal life," Cooper said. "I would have something happen to me the night before, and I would go run into the studio and talk about it. I didn't even let myself process things."

Kaplan's next step in going public? A possible guest appearance on Call Her Daddy. Cooper said that though she wouldn't plan on a full-length interview, she isn't closed to the idea of Kaplan making an appearance.

"Never say never, because I never thought I would announce who he was or post a picture of us," she said. "And now here I am."

He and Cooper announced their engagement in April 2023

Cooper went public with her beau in April 2023 when she revealed to W Magazine that she and Kaplan got engaged in March.

While the media influencer never originally planned to get married, she shared that the "foundation of honesty and trust" in their relationship and his support for her career made her reconsider. Less than six months after Cooper gave Kaplan the go-ahead to propose, he got down on one knee in an elaborate way.

Tricking Cooper under the guise of a photo shoot, Kaplan planned the proposal at Cooper's house in West Hollywood on March 3 while she got ready for the faux shoot at her studio. During the time he kept Cooper out of the house, Kaplan decorated with candles, set up music and organized a scavenger hunt for Cooper that took her through a walk down memory lane around her home.

After the final clue told her to meet him outside, Cooper walked out to her courtyard where she found Kaplan waiting for her with a vintage oval-cut diamond ring and her two dogs dressed in little bowties.

"He got down on one knee and said, 'You're my soulmate, the love of my life. You make me a better man. Please do me the honor of marrying me,' " she recalled. "I like, blacked out. I think I said yes at first. It was very surreal."

While Cooper is glad to be engaged, a wedding may not be in the near future as she never had any ideas or plans.

"I really did not grow up ever envisioning a wedding," the podcast host admitted. "I don't have a Pinterest board of flowers and dresses. I think we definitely want to get married next year."

Cooper shared additional engagement details on the April 26 episode of Call Her Daddy.

"It was truly the best moment of my life," she said. "Matt is so creative and thoughtful. He knew I wanted it to be private."

Following the proposal, Kaplan surprised Cooper yet again. He had invited all their family and friends to celebrate the couple's engagement at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles.

"It was truly the most memorable, loving experience that I've ever, ever had in my life. And it was perfect and I will remember it for the rest of my life," the podcast host said.

Cooper later shared that while her best friend was giving a toast, Morgan Freeman, who just happened to be dining there that evening, made a brief appearance as he walked through the restaurant.

He proposed with an antique diamond

Cooper's engagement ring features a 5-carat, antique oval-cut diamond. Kaplan worked with Los Angeles-based jewelry designer Jenna Blake to find the perfect setting — single prongs and an ultra-thin gold band.

He and Cooper launched a media company in June 2023

Cooper and Kaplan became business partners when they launched Trending — a media company focused on the Gen Z audience. The Call Her Daddy podcast, ACE Entertainment, and The Unwell Network are all under the Trending umbrella.

Two months after announcing their new business venture, the couple inked a deal with Alix EarleandMadeline Argy.

He and Cooper threw a pre-wedding ceremony

In February 2024, Cooper and Kaplan hosted a practice ceremony so that his 100-year-old grandmother would be able to be a part of the festivities despite the fact that she wasn't able to travel for their actual wedding.

Sharing a photo of herself wearing a white dress and Kaplan in a black suit on Instagram, Cooper wrote, "We had a little pre-wedding celebration with Matt’s 100 yr old grandma last night. She sadly won’t be able to travel to our wedding so we wanted to make her feel special and a part of everything❤️ sobbing love you grandmommy. The daddy gang loves you too you legend (yes she’s wearing Chd sweats)."

Their "practice wedding" even included a cake with rainbow sprinkles and a bride and groom cake topper.

He and Cooper starred in a SKIMS campaign

Cooper partnered with SKIMS on a campaign for the brand's Wedding Shop. The podcast host modeled white lingerie and sleepwear alongside Kaplan, who donned a black tux.

"Matt, you are a good man thank you for supporting me and agreeing to be a part of this," Cooper wrote on Instagram.

He and Cooper wed in April 2024

On April 6, 2024, Kaplan and Cooper exchanged vows in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The podcast host's brother, Grant, officiated the wedding and the couple's two dogs, Henry and Bruce, were the ring bearers.

“Although my life is pretty public, the true intimate bond and connection Matt and I have we actually keep pretty private,” Cooper told Vogue. “So for our families and closest friends to hear us verbalize our feelings towards one another in the most intimate setting felt electric — as you will see in almost every photo, there were no dry eyes in sight. We will never forget that moment.”