What is Hulu's Call Her Alex all about? Everything to know 

Call Her Alex (Image via Hulu)
Call Her Alex (Image via Hulu)

Hulu's Original Call Her Alex is a two-part documentary series set to premiere on June 10, 2025. The documentary explores the journey of Alex Cooper, the host of the Call Her Daddy podcast.

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The show follows Cooper as she prepares for her first live tour, tracing her rise from a small-town Pennsylvania native to a media powerhouse. It highlights how her candid podcast reshaped conversations around women’s relationships and empowerment.

Directed by Ry Russo-Young, the series offers a behind-the-scenes look at Cooper’s personal and professional growth, produced by her own Unwell Productions. Featuring Alexandra Cooper as the main subject, it includes insights from her inner circle. Viewers can watch it on Hulu or Disney+ starting June 10, after its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 8.

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What Call Her Alex is all about in detail

Call Her Alex is coming on Hulu on June 10 (Image via Hulu)
Call Her Alex is coming on Hulu on June 10 (Image via Hulu)

Call Her Alex dives into the transformative journey of Alex Cooper. She is the creator of the Call Her Daddy podcast, which quickly became a cultural phenomenon, focusing on topics of relationships, social dynamics, and personal experiences.

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The official synopsis states:

“Following Alex Cooper as she prepares for her first tour, this compelling two-part documentary traces Cooper’s evolution—from a self-conscious kid growing up in Pennsylvania to the voice behind Call Her Daddy, a podcast that redefined the conversation for women everywhere."

It continues:

"Directed by Ry Russo-Young, the series offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the life-defining events that shaped Cooper’s journey as she grew from a 25-year-old woman with a sex and dating podcast to the CEO of a media empire in just five years."
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The documentary explores key moments, including her 2018 podcast launch with Barstool Sports, a $60 million Spotify three-year deal in 2021, and a $120 million SiriusXM agreement in 2024. It also covers her challenges, including the public fallout with co-host Sofia Franklyn, and her expansion into Unwell Network. It now produces shows like Overboard for Love.

The series emphasizes Cooper’s role in empowering women through open dialogue. It uses exclusive interviews and archival footage to reveal her struggles and triumphs.

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Breakdown of the Call Her Alex trailer

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The trailer for the two-part documentary series Call Her Alex, a Hulu Original, provides an overview of Alex Cooper's ascent to prominence as the host of the Call Her Daddy podcast.

Cooper is shown on stage getting ready for her first live tour in the opening shot, highlighting her impact as a podcaster. Anecdotal footage of her early years in Pennsylvania contrasts with clips of her interacting with fans, illustrating her transformation from a small-town kid to a media CEO.

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The trailer underscores the podcast’s evolution from a focus on s*x and dating to a platform for empowering women. It features snippets of Cooper discussing relationships and personal growth. Behind-the-scenes moments reveal her navigating professional challenges, including studio sessions and tour logistics, with voiceovers from her mother, Laurie Cooper, praising her authenticity.

The trailer also teases pivotal career moments, like her Spotify and SiriusXM deals, without detailed specifics. To capture Cooper's dynamic career, the film visually combines intimate interviews with lively concert scenes while keeping a fast-paced beat. The closing text confirms the arrival of the series on June 10 on Hulu/Disney+, inviting viewers to explore her story.

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Russo-Young, director of Call Her Alex, also serves as an executive producer, along with Christopher Foss and Braden Bochner. Holly Siegel leads the production efforts, helping bring Alex Cooper's story to the screen.


Watch Call Her Alex, releasing on Hulu on June 10, 2025.

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