Alex Cooper Abandons Ship: Talent Agency Departure Amid Media Company Shake-Up

Alex Cooper is leaving her talent agency, UTA, amid a period of big change and scrutiny about her media company Unwell.

The news comes as Cooper is in conversations with other agencies, but nothing is yet signed.

Cooper announced an investment on August 12 from WTSL, the Silver Lake-backed firm, to grow Unwell, which includes a slate of podcasts, live events, and a film and TV production arm through acquisition.

However, amid the planned expansion, Bloomberg reported that Cooper’s branded beverage line, Unwell Beverage Co, is shutting down later this year.

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Cooper has faced negative headlines after reports of staff turnover and uneasiness among staff, particularly due to Matt Kaplan's behavior as her husband and co-founder.

Cooper remains one of the most popular podcast hosts thanks to Call Her Daddy, but is now looking to expand her empire outside of podcasting.

UTA declined to comment on reports of Cooper departing. The agency represents top creators like MrBeast, Charli D’Amelio, and Alix Earle, who left Cooper’s network, raising speculation about a rift between them.