In Call Her Alex, Hulu unveils a probing, intimate two-part documentary following Alexandra (“Alex”) Cooper, the powerhouse podcaster behind Call Her Daddy. Directed by Ry Russo‑Young (Nuclear Family), this series charts Cooper’s evolution from a reserved Pennsylvania girl and D1 soccer athlete to a bold media mogul confronting systemic injustice and trailblazing a new standard for women’s voices. The narrative interweaves childhood footage, college experiences, traumatic episodes, and her meteoric rise in podcasting—culminating in her first live tour and a record‑breaking media empire. With both emotional transparency and ambition, Call Her Alex offers an empowering portrait of resilience, innovation, and reclamation.
Who is Alex Cooper?
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Alexandra Cooper (b. August 21, 1994) grew up in Newtown, Pennsylvania, the youngest of three siblings; her father worked in sports TV, her mother was a psychologist. A soccer standout at The Pennington School, she earned a full athletic scholarship to Boston University, playing midfield for the Terriers from 2013 to 2015. After graduation, Cooper shifted into advertising sales in New York. In 2018, she co‑launched the now‑legendary Call Her Daddy podcast with roomie Sofia Franklyn. Just a month later, the show was picked up by Barstool Sports and skyrocketed from 12,000 to 2 million downloads in two months.
Cooper’s bold commentary, frank discussions on sex and relationships, and high-profile celebrity interviews made the show a staple. In 2021, she inked a $60 million deal with Spotify, becoming their top‑earning female podcaster; later, in 2024, she signed a $125 million deal with SiriusXM. Beyond podcasting, she’s the CEO of the Unwell Network, launched Unwell Hydration in partnership with Nestlé, and cemented her status as a powerful female voice in media.
What Is the Hulu Docuseries About?
Call Her Alex is a bold and deeply personal two-part documentary that opens at the Tribeca Film Festival (June 8, 2025), spotlighting Alex Cooper’s journey—both triumphant and traumatic—as she preps for her first live tour and reclaims her voice. Directed by Ry Russo‑Young, it traces Cooper’s evolution from a self‑conscious Pennsylvania child to the driving force behind Call Her Daddy, which shattered norms around female sexuality and became a global phenomenon.
The narrative bears its most intense emotional weight during Cooper’s revisit to Tribeca, where she publicly names Boston University coach Nancy Feldman and reveals horrific sexual harassment that began during her sophomore year, exposing how institutional failure forced her off the field despite retaining her scholarship.
Through a tapestry of childhood clips, reflective interviews with Cooper, her parents, collaborators like Dave Portnoy, and scenes from her intimate Q&A at Tribeca, the docuseries offers a compelling exploration of trauma, feminine agency, and the hard-won ascent to media mogul status—highlighting how Cooper used her platform to break silence, negotiate multi-million dollar deals, and champion women’s empowerment in a male-dominated landscape.
Cast & Contributors:
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Alex Cooper – Subject, creator, executive producer
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Ry Russo‑Young – Director & executive producer
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Braden Bochner & Christopher Foss – Executive producers
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Holly Siegel – Producer
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Dave Portnoy and other Barstool colleagues – featured figures
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Cooper’s parents – emotional insights from Bryan and his wife
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Additional interviews include Cooper’s close collaborators and media associates
When and Where to Stream?
Both episodes of Call Her Alex drop on June 10, 2025:
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U.S.: Hulu
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International: Disney+ on the same date
U.S. Hulu subscriptions start at $7.99/month; Disney+/Hulu bundle is $9.99/month. A free 30‑day trial is available for new Hulu users.
Is There a Trailer?
Yes—a compelling official trailer is out now, teeming with raw footage:
