Alix Earle revealed she tends to date older men and even jokes she’s gone too far in that direction, all while rumors about Tom Brady swirl and she denies a serious relationship, noting she’s open to meeting someone new.
Alix Earle told Today that the online back-and-forth with Alex Cooper isn’t a big deal, calling the feud over Cooper dropping Earle’s Hot Mess podcast from Unwell Network and a revived TikTok exchange “exaggerated” as she promotes Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit issue.
Sports Illustrated reveals the 2026 Swimsuit Issue cover stars Tiffany Haddish, Hilary Duff, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English, with Haddish photographed in a two tone orange bikini in Loreto, Mexico; Duff and Earle discuss empowerment and authenticity as the issue celebrates real, imperfect women and features a largely female crew.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has revealed its 2026 cover lineup, featuring Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish, Hilary Duff and Nicole Williams English among a 34-woman cast from film, sports, fashion and media. The shoots span global locations including Fort Myers, Botswana, Montauk and Baja California Sur, with the digital issue launching May 14 and print copies rolling out May 26; behind-the-scenes content and events are planned to celebrate diversity and authentic representation in modern femininity.
Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update turns the ongoing Alix Earle vs. Alex Cooper feud into a lighthearted sketch, with Veronika Slowikowska and Chloe Fineman playing the influencer duo as Colin Jost explains who Brianna Chickenfry is, leaving the beef largely unexplained and played for laughs.
Bloomberg reports internal unease at Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network, with employee turnover and alleged yelling by her husband Matt Kaplan amid broader tension after Alix Earle’s departure from the network; Cooper has publicly addressed the dispute online, pushing back on “fake drama” as the feud with Earle unfolds, and there was no immediate comment from Cooper regarding the Bloomberg findings.
Alix Earle indicated she’ll respond to Alex Cooper’s TikTok challenge to say clearly what the beef is or drop the ‘fake drama’ between them, after Cooper accused Earle of passive‑aggressive reposts and engagement with critiquing content following their business relationship ending when Earle’s Hot Mess podcast left Cooper’s Unwell Network in March 2025. Cooper pressed for specificity, while TODAY.com sought comment from Earle and received none.
New social-listening data from Muck Rack and Sprout Social show more negative sentiment toward Alex Cooper than Alix Earle since their public feud began, but overall sentiment for both remains largely neutral; the drama, sparked by Earle’s repost of a critical TikTok and Cooper’s response, has amplified attention and exposure for both rather than delivering a clear winner, underscoring how large influencer brands can gain visibility even amid disputes.
Braxton Berrios was photographed with model Hollie Ford in Los Angeles and declined to address questions about his ex-girlfriend Alix Earle’s beef with Alex Cooper, choosing to dodge the drama as he and Earle had reportedly split last fall due to distance; the piece also notes Earle’s rumored link to Tom Brady and her ongoing public feuds.
Influencers Alex Cooper and Alix Earle have publicly clashed after Earle reposted a negative TikTok about Cooper, prompting Cooper to urge a response. The feud underscores the business stakes behind creator-led media, talent deals, and branding, with Cooper’s Unwell Network and Earle’s Reale Actives at the center and ongoing questions about strategy, marketing, and who benefits from the drama.
During a Vanity Fair lie detector test, Dakota Johnson mistook photos of Alix Earle and Alex Cooper for the same person, fueling chatter about a brewing beef between Cooper’s Call Her Daddy and Earle’s Hot Mess. Cooper publicly accused Earle of starting “fake drama” on TikTok, with Earle replying in comments as the feud narrative swirls amid Earle’s 2025 split from Cooper’s Unwell Network.
Brianna LaPaglia, known as Brianna Chickenfry, has entered the ongoing feud between Alex Cooper and Alix Earle, with Cooper accusing LaPaglia of insulting her in comments and sharing alleged DMs. LaPaglia pushed back, claiming she’s a fan and friend of Earle and noting their DM exchanges, while the dynamic revolves around Portnoy’s behind-the-scenes influence.
Influencers Alex Cooper and Alix Earle have renewed their public beef on social media, with Cooper accusing Earle of pushing a ‘fake narrative’ and insisting the feud isn’t a PR stunt. Earle hasn’t posted a direct response, though a friend’s reaction video circulated, and Barstool’s Brianna LaPaglia has joined the conversation, keeping the dispute in the spotlight as observers question whether it’s genuine or publicity-driven.
The on-going clash between Alex Cooper of Call Her Daddy and influencer Alix Earle appears rooted in business tensions at Cooper’s Unwell Network, with signs including Earle’s early signing and later contract questions, Earle’s absence from a Super Bowl–related event while in the city with Braxton Berrios, and rumors of a probing interview about her relationship. TMZ later framed the conflict as a business dispute over terms and value, while Earle responded to Cooper’s callout with a TikTok reaction but offered no detailed explanation.
A public spat between Alix Earle, a TikTok celebrity, and Alex Cooper, founder of Call Her Daddy, escalated after Earle reposted a clip labeling Cooper an 'ambulance chaser' for profiling trauma. Cooper challenged Earle on TikTok to specify her grievances, and Earle replied she would address it, signaling a back-and-forth that traces to 2023 when Earle left Cooper’s Unwell network. The dispute touches on podcast IP rights, network involvement, and career dynamics, with commentary from celebrities but no definitive resolution yet.