Alex Cooper's Company Accused of Toxic Workplace

Alex Cooper's media company, Unwell, is reportedly fostering a toxic work environment, characterized by "unprofessional and caustic" behavior that allegedly starts at the highest levels. Multiple sources, primarily former and current employees in their early 20s, described interactions with Cooper's husband, Matt Kaplan, who appears to be making many of the key decisions.

Kaplan is accused of exhibiting a volatile leadership style, reportedly calling some employees "stupid" or "retarded" and threatening their careers. This behavior stands in stark contrast to Unwell's public image of supporting women. Some employees also expressed discomfort with the behavior of chief brand officer T.J. Marchetti.

Former freelancers and employees have described the work environment as toxic, with one former employee stating that Kaplan would "scream the worst things" while Alex Cooper was present but did not intervene. Despite the company's female-forward public persona, behind the scenes, Kaplan has been described as "wreaking havoc and making people cry."