Alex Cooper Nails Sheer Sequined Look for New Magazine Cover

The podcast host and entrepreneur proves once again why she’s a force in both media and fashion.
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Alex Cooper is no stranger to a high-glam, high-impact editorial moment and her latest Marie Claire cover might just be her most dazzling yet. The Call Her Daddy host, who’s built an empire on candid conversations and fearless ambition, stunned in a sheer sequined David Koma shirt and skirt, exuding both elegance and edge. The look, styled by Sue Choi, was accessorized with chunky statement earrings and a bold ring from Alexis Bittar.

Shot by photographer Joelle Grace Taylor, the editorial is a masterclass in the balance between sultry and sophisticated, a theme that the 30-year-old embodies not only in her style choices but in the way she’s revolutionized the podcasting industry. The feature arrives on the heels of a career-defining era for the media mogul, who recently expanded her portfolio with the Unwell Network, inked a massive new media deal, landed on the cover of Forbes, launched a drink brand and started a curated music channel.

“Proud of this year. Proud of what’s to come 🥹 THANK YOU @marieclairemag for this gorg cover❤️ and more than anything, thank you to the Daddy Gang. I wake up every day motivated to create because of you. Ily4lyfe,” she captioned an Instagram post with pics from the glamorous photo shoot and thanked her fans.

But behind the sparkle of her cover shoot, Cooper’s interview reveals the unrelenting drive that has catapulted her to the top. “I do think anyone around me in business would say, ‘Alex Cooper is tough to work for because she will not bend if it does not make sense for her and her brand and her audience,’” she shared. “I know what’s best for me. I will listen to people and I will sit in rooms and I will go back and forth and have good dialogues, but my gut has mostly never been wrong.”

In her fifth year of dominating the podcast charts, the Pennsylvania native is proving that success doesn’t mean sacrificing individuality.

Cooper’s unshakeable instincts have been the backbone of Call Her Daddy since its launch in 2018, turning what began as a raw, unfiltered discussion on dating and relationships into a cultural powerhouse. Now, she’s doubling down on creating spaces where bold, unapologetic women can thrive. “I understand a calm, loving, more quiet woman is easier to digest, but I want future generations to easily be able to acknowledge and lift up other women that are going for it,” she explained. “I don’t think we’ve cracked the code on how to embrace and celebrate and trust women who are running companies or who are leaning into the fact that they are a boss.”


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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.