Alex Cooper welcomes first baby with Matt Kaplan but skips the face reveal
A mint green outfit and an Instagram photo made the birth official, but the couple made sure key parts of the arrival stayed private.
Podcaster and Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper has given birth to her first child with her husband, film producer Matt Kaplan. Cooper announced the birth on her Instagram account on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2026, sharing the first look at the newborn.
In the social media photo, the infant was dressed in a cozy, fuzzy mint green outfit while keeping the baby’s face hidden from view. Cooper captioned the announcement with a single blue heart emoji, indicating that the baby is a boy, according to reports from TMZ and Us Weekly.
Celebrities and listeners react
Peers and fellow reality television personalities were quick to respond to the morning announcement. Reality star Harry Jowsey commented “Omg” under Cooper’s post, as reported by Us Weekly. Jessi Draper, a cast member from the 2024 season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, also congratulated the new mother, writing, “Congrats mama!!!!!”
Goss.ie reported that followers celebrated the news across the post’s comment section. Fans shared notes including “Congratulations beautiful!!!”, “Omggg congrats. So cute baby boy”, and “FATHER IS A MOTHER”.
From their wedding to pregnancy journey
Cooper and Kaplan first connected in 2020 before announcing their engagement in 2023. The couple later held their wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico, in April 2024, as reported by Just Jared and Goss.ie.
Two years after tying the knot, Cooper announced she was expecting on May 17, 2026. She shared the news by publishing maternity photos alongside Kaplan on Instagram, adding the caption “Our family”, according to coverage from TMZ, Us Weekly, and Page Six.
Preparing for motherhood
Cooper was open about her pregnancy experiences with her audience across recent months. In July 2026, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, which was later reported by ANI and E! News in August.
Ahead of her due date, Cooper also worked to assist other growing families. In August 2026, she partnered with baby registry platform Babylist to purchase items and clear registry lists for expectant mothers, as reported by People and TMZ.
What remains unknown
While the couple shared the first photograph of their child on Tuesday, specific details about the delivery have remained private. As noted by Just Jared and Goss.ie, Cooper and Kaplan have not yet revealed the baby’s exact name, birth weight, or time and location of birth. Formal written confirmation regarding the baby’s sex, beyond the blue heart emoji caption, has also not been released.
