Alix Earle made a striking public appearance on Thursday, showcasing her curves in a plunging ensemble as she stepped out for the first time since her feud with former friend Alex Cooper erupted into a full-blown online war. The 25-year-old influencer appeared completely unbothered by the spiraling drama, turning heads in a skintight matching top and leggings while the bitter fallout continues to grip fans across social media platforms.
Escalating Social Media Conflict
Earle and the Call Her Daddy host, 31-year-old Alex Cooper, have traded increasingly pointed barbs across social media in recent days, reigniting long-simmering tensions between the once-friendly duo. Rumors of a significant rift had been bubbling for months, ever since Earle's Hot Mess podcast was abruptly dropped from Cooper's Unwell Network last year, despite her being one of its earliest signings back in 2023.
The Spark That Ignited the Feud
The feud roared back into the spotlight after Earle reshared an April 9 TikTok that branded Cooper an 'ambulance chaser' and 'grim reaper,' referencing the traumatic stories often shared on her popular podcast. Cooper hit back on Monday with a TikTok of her own, directly accusing Earle of posting 'passive-aggressive' content and demanding specificity about their issues.
Cooper escalated the situation further on Wednesday, claiming Barstool Sports podcaster Brianna LaPaglia, known online as Brianna Chickenfry, was 'adding onto the fake narrative and dog pile' by labeling her a 'mean girl.' This development added another layer to the already complex social media conflict between the two influential figures.
Background of the Influencers
Earle rose to fame in 2023 while studying at the University of Miami after going viral for her 'get ready with me' TikTok videos. She now boasts an impressive 8.4 million TikTok followers and 5.5 million on Instagram, establishing herself as a major force in digital media. Meanwhile, Cooper has successfully turned Call Her Daddy into a media empire under her Unwell Network, making her one of the most influential voices in the podcasting industry today.
Public Exchanges and Accusations
After Earle left Cooper's platform, fans noticed a growing distance between the once closely aligned pair. For a time, both parties maintained relative silence about their relationship, until tensions resurfaced dramatically this month. In her Monday TikTok, Cooper challenged Earle directly, stating, 'I got to call you out here. You're going to need to get specific and just say what you got to say about me. There's no NDA. No one is stopping you. Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself. What's the beef?'
Cooper went on to accuse Earle of pushing a 'fake narrative' that 'happens to be way more interesting than the truth,' adding, 'I know what happened, and so do you. I have nothing to hide when it comes to you and me. So unless you actually have something to say, I'm out. This is over.' Earle responded simply with, 'Okay on it!!' but has not posted a direct video response to Cooper's accusations.
Reactions and Speculations
Earle did share a clip of herself reacting to Cooper's TikTok, appearing amused as she laughed off parts of the callout, later saying, 'Wait, that just literally made my whole day.' Initially, some social media users speculated the back-and-forth could be a coordinated publicity stunt designed to drive engagement and increase visibility for both influencers.
Third-Party Involvement
The situation escalated further on Wednesday when Cooper posted an Instagram Story referencing LaPaglia, appearing to dismiss the publicity stunt theory. 'This girl on girl s--- needs to stop,' Cooper wrote, adding she had never met LaPaglia in person and sharing screenshots of their past direct messages to support her claim. 'So speaking of mean girls... I have never met you in my life,' she continued. 'What I just showed is the only interaction we've ever had. And you hate me? Wow. Please go back and read the dms. That has never been the nature of our relationship.'
LaPaglia quickly fired back with a video response, saying the messages were from 'before I found out everything about this girl,' while dismissing claims the feud is fabricated and telling critics to 'get a brain cell.' She revealed, 'I was a fan of Alex Cooper before I knew the wrath of f****** Alex Cooper and what she does to people and how she treats people. I'm friends with Alix Earl. Alix Earl told me everything that transpired between those two two years ago at the Super Bowl. She told me everything.'
Insider Perspectives
LaPaglia declined to elaborate further, saying it is 'not my story to tell,' but added significantly, 'From what Alix Earl told me, Alex Cooper is a very, very mean person.' Meanwhile, a source close to Cooper exclusively revealed to the Daily Mail: 'Alex has had enough. She was pushed over the edge. She normally will never address something like this, but she's truly had enough. She feels like Alix is another influencer that wants to ride her coattails... Alex hates being involved in any drama, especially any public drama.'
The source also claimed that Cooper's video statement was 'her attempt at trying to stop Alix from creating "fake drama" before it got out of control.' As both influencers continue to dominate the digital media landscape, their escalating feud shows no signs of abating, capturing the attention of millions of followers who are closely watching every development in this unfolding social media saga.
