The ongoing dispute between content creators Alex Cooper and Alix Earle has taken an interesting turn with the involvement of Brianna LaPaglia, who is now chiming in on her own complicated relationship with Cooper. LaPaglia has recently accused Cooper of contributing to her fallout with former friend and podcast co-host, Grace O’Malley. The tensions have been brewing for months, but LaPaglia’s latest remarks are shedding new light on the situation.
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The drama intensified on April 15 when Cooper addressed LaPaglia directly through her Instagram Stories, referring to her as a “mean girl”. Cooper’s comments were in response to LaPaglia’s attempt to insert herself into the ongoing conflict with Earle. In her posts, Cooper urged LaPaglia to stop adding to a “fake narrative” surrounding her relationship with Earle, prompting LaPaglia to defend herself in a subsequent Instagram post, stating she had previously admired Cooper before experiencing what she called the “wrath” of the influencer.
On her podcast, Plan Bri Uncut, LaPaglia escalated her criticisms during a recent episode aired on April 19. Here, she reiterated her assertion that Cooper had played a significant role in her and O’Malley’s friendship deterioration. According to LaPaglia, Cooper made attempts to “poach” O’Malley from her podcast, an act LaPaglia claimed disrupted their personal and professional relationship. O’Malley had left LaPaglia’s show in December 2024 and subsequently joined Cooper’s Unwell Network just days later.
LaPaglia further accused Cooper of taking advantage of O’Malley’s emotional vulnerability during a difficult time, alleging that Cooper tried to capitalise on the fallout between the two friends for her own gain. “That’s why our whole friendship fell apart,” LaPaglia stated, indicating that Cooper’s actions had a detrimental effect on her relationship with O’Malley. She went on to claim that Cooper dismissed both her and O’Malley’s feelings in favour of financial interests, allegedly telling Dave Portnoy, the Barstool Sports founder, “I don’t give a f— about Grace. I don’t give a f— about Brianna. I give a f— about money.” However, it remains unclear how LaPaglia came by this information.
The friction between LaPaglia and O’Malley was speculated upon following O’Malley’s 26th birthday in October 2024, when friends noted LaPaglia’s absence from the celebrations. There was initial speculation that LaPaglia’s relationship with country singer Zach Bryan strained their friendship. LaPaglia later addressed her breakup with Bryan during an episode of “BFFs”, leading to questions about the status of her relationship with O’Malley.
By December 2024, LaPaglia had acknowledged difficulties within her friendship with O’Malley, stating that they were “going through a rough patch”. O’Malley, for her part, expressed her own confusion over LaPaglia’s plans to revive their podcast, suggesting that their split was not mutual but perhaps ultimately beneficial. She articulated her uncertainty about the future of their friendship, yet maintained that she still cared for LaPaglia.
As the tensions escalated, Cooper recently made statements on social media regarding her ongoing feud with Earle, urging her rival to confront her directly rather than veiling her critiques. This public back-and-forth seems to be far from resolved, as Earle has been teasing her response online.
The narrative surrounding Cooper, Earle, LaPaglia, and O’Malley highlights a complex web of friendships, rivalries, and the often tumultuous nature of life in the public eye. As fans and followers watch this unfolding saga, many are left questioning how influencer dynamics affect personal relationships and the impact of fame on friendship.
As the situation develops, it is unclear how LaPaglia’s allegations will affect her standing within the content creation community, or whether she will manage to mend her relationship with O’Malley. Likewise, Cooper’s influence and response to these claims could also determine future interactions among these well-known figures. Further comments from Cooper, O’Malley, and Portnoy are awaited as the unfolding drama continues to capture the attention of listeners and fans alike.