Brett Cooper (commentator)

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Brett Cooper
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Cooper in 2024
Personal information
Born (2001-10-12) October 12, 2001 (age 23)
Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
Education University of California, Los Angeles (BA)
Occupations
  • Political commentator
  • actress
Spouse
Alex Tombul
​
(m. 2024)​
Website brettcooper.com
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2022–present
Genre Reaction
Subscribers708,000 [1]
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg100,000 subscribers
YouTube Gold Play Button 2.svg1,000,000 subscribers
Last updated: January 15, 2024

Brett Tombul ( née Cooper; born October 12, 2001) is an American conservative political commentator, media personality, and actress. [2] She hosted the YouTube channel The Comments Section with Brett Cooper, produced by The Daily Wire, from March 2022 until December 2024.

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Early life

Cooper was born on October 12, 2001, [3] in Bellingham, Washington. [4] She was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. When she was ten years of age, she relocated to Los Angeles, California, where she began to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. [5] [6]

Cooper was homeschooled for most of her childhood. At fifteen years of age, she emancipated herself. [7] She studied at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), from where she obtained her major in English literature. She also obtained a minor in business from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. [8]

Career

Early work (2012–2022)

For almost ten years, Cooper had roles in the entertainment industry. [2] She participated in films and television series.

As an actress, Cooper starred in three films and five television series prior to signing with The Daily Wire. She eventually reacted to her old acting scenes in a seven minute YouTube video titled, "Brett Cooper REACTS to Brett Cooper…?" [9]

Cooper has written for the Foundation for Economic Education and was an ambassador for PragerU and Turning Point USA. [2] [5] [10]

The Comments Section with Brett Cooper (2022–2024)

In January 2022, Cooper signed with The Daily Wire to start a new podcast called The Comments Section with Brett Cooper. [11] According to The Daily Wire, it is a "viral content and news review show." [12]

The Week described Cooper's show as "aim[ing] to capture a Gen Z audience on TikTok and YouTube." [13] According to Rachel Leishman at The Mary Sue in October 2023: "The trailer for the show sets it up as if she is reading comments and making a statement on what 'leftists' are saying or pushing back against liberal ideals, but in reality, she just picks a topic of conversation and shares her opinions." [14]

The Comments Section with Brett Cooper ultimately became one of the most successful YouTube channels owned by The Daily Wire. [15] [16]

On October 26, 2024, Cooper’s producer Reagan Conrad would begin to be a guest host on her show. [17] Eventually, Conrad would appear in more episodes and ultimately become the new host of The Comments Section. [18] [19]

Cooper departed from The Daily Wire on December 10, 2024. She stated that the decision was on her own accord. [20]

Post-Daily Wire (2024–present)

Cooper speaking with attendees at the 2024 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona Brett Cooper (54235459975).jpg
Cooper speaking with attendees at the 2024 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona

After her departure, she referred her subscribers to her private YouTube channel under the handle @bbrettcooper. It gained nearly 600,000 subscribers in its first month alone.

Within a few weeks of her exit from The Daily Wire, Cooper spoke at Turning Point USA's annual America Fest (AmFest) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. During her speech, she thanked fans and attendees for their support of her career. Afterward, she hosted a meet-and-greet with fans. [21]

On January 27, 2025, Cooper posted her first video on her new channel; a trailer for her new program, The Brett Cooper Show. [22] Its first episode is set to premiere on January 30. [23]

Personal life

In October 2023, Cooper became engaged to Alex Tombul, [24] the founder of an advertising agency. [25] They married in April 2024. [25] [26] As of 2025, the couple live on a farm outside of Nashville, Tennessee.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 Parental Guidance Speech StudentUncredited
2017Bobbi & GillBobbi Garet—
2023 Lady Ballers [27] Stacey Santiago O'Brien
2025 Snow White and the Evil Queen Snow White In production [28] [29]
TBA500 FirefliesJunePost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street Jessica2 episodes
2017 Shots Fired Tess Breeland4 episodes
2018 Heathers Brianna Parker/"Trailer Parker"8 episodes
2023 Chip Chilla Ellen Squirrel (voice)Episode: "Chip's Odyssey"
2024 Mr. Birchum Jeanie Birchum (voice)Supporting role
2025 The Pendragon Cycle [30] Ganieda Post-production

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  4. ↑ "Brett Cooper Answers Google's Most Searched Questions". The Comments Section with Brett Cooper. November 12, 2022. Event occurs at 7:53 – via YouTube. I born in Bellingham, Washington
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  13. ↑ Quay, Grayson (March 30, 2022). "Daily Wire announces $100 million for kids entertainment after Disney comes out against 'Don't Say Gay' bill". The Week . Retrieved May 20, 2023.
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  17. ↑ The Comments Section (October 26, 2024). A Plague of Trans "Activism" . Retrieved December 28, 2024– via YouTube.
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  20. ↑ "Brett Cooper departs Daily Wire following days of speculation". The Spectator World . December 11, 2024.
  21. ↑ https://www.tpusa.com/live/brett-cooper-emphasizes-gratitude-purpose-and-resilience-in-amfest-2024-speech
  22. ↑ Brett Cooper (January 27, 2025). The Brett Cooper Show | Official Trailer . Retrieved January 28, 2025– via YouTube.
  23. ↑ Brett Cooper (January 27, 2025). The Brett Cooper Show – Episode 1 . Retrieved January 28, 2025– via YouTube.
  24. ↑ Bain, Ellissa (October 19, 2023). "Brett Cooper Is Engaged to Mystery Fiancé and Men Are 'Distraught'". HITC . Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  25. 1 2 Downey, Caroline (April 6, 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Inside Brett Cooper's Homegrown Wedding". The Conservateur. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Brett Cooper Got Married in a Romantic Daalarna Dress". secretstoriesbydaalarna.com. April 24, 2024.
  27. ↑ "'Lady Ballers' Must Be Seen to Be Believed". hollywoodintoto.com. December 2023.
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