Alex Cooper denies toxic workplace claims at Unwell Network

Podcaster and media executive Alex Cooper has publicly addressed allegations of a toxic workplace at her company, Unwell Network, for the first time, dismissing the claims as false and part of a smear campaign. Cooper made the remarks in an interview published on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, while attending the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

The allegations center on Cooper's husband and business partner, Matt Kaplan, who was accused in a recent Vanity Fair report of yelling at staffers and making inappropriate comments. That report cited over 40 unnamed current and former employees who described a stark contrast between Cooper's public image as a supportive female leader and the internal environment. A separate report from April also contained similar claims of Kaplan berating staff. Representatives for the couple have previously denied the allegations, calling them false, outrageous, and a meritless hit piece.

When asked about the claims, Cooper defended her company's culture. She stated that building a startup involves significant growth and expressed pride in what has been built at Unwell. She advised the public not to believe everything read on the internet...