> At a Glance
> – Alex Cooper told Jeannette McCurdy on the January 7 episode of Call Her Daddy that she now wants children after previously rejecting the idea
> – The 31-year-old credited personal growth and her April 2024 marriage to Matt Kaplan, 41, for shifting her perspective
> – Why it matters: Cooper’s candid reversal highlights how life milestones can reshape long-held beliefs about parenthood
Alex Cooper once swore off marriage and kids; now she’s plotting nurseries and dreaming of motherhood.
The Call Her Daddy host traced her 180 to self-work, love, and timing on the latest episode, offering fans a raw look at evolving priorities.
From “No Way” to Nursery Plans
Cooper told McCurdy that twentysomething Alex would’ve laughed at the idea of babies. She echoed that sentiment in a June 2025 episode, revealing she and Kaplan began trying to conceive last summer after renovating their home to add kids’ bedrooms.
Going off birth control triggered excruciating pain and hormonal chaos, forcing the couple to pause. Cooper spiraled, fearing damaged fertility and questioning whether her booming career left room for motherhood.
> Matt grabbed me… and he was like, ‘Look at me … How long have you been carrying this? I love you so much. When it is the right time, it will be the right time.’
That reassurance cemented her timeline: not now, but definitely someday.
What Changed Her Mind
- Self-reflection: “It was just like a lot of self-work that I had to do on myself,” she said
- Supportive partner: Kaplan’s patience quelled her anxiety
- Life milestones: Marriage shifted her outlook
| Phase | View on Kids |
|---|---|
| Early 20s | Hard no |
| After wedding | Open to possibility |
| Present | “I definitely know I want” |
Key Takeaways
- Cooper’s stance evolved from blanket rejection to enthusiastic planning
- Health setbacks delayed conception, not desire
- She credits emotional growth and marital stability for the change
The podcaster’s journey proves timelines aren’t fixed-sometimes the heart rewires the blueprint.
