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Unwell Media Ends UTA Representation After Workplace Allegations

8/17/2026

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Unwell Media confirmed it ended its United Talent Agency representation on July 27.
Alex Cooper, host of Call Her Daddy, and Matt Kaplan, co-founder of Unwell Media, saw their company valued at $500 million after an investment from WTSL, founded by Patrick Whitesell.
A Vanity Fair report citing 40 sources, including 30 employees, alleged that Matt Kaplan creates a toxic workplace and probes staff about personal matters.

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Unwell Media confirmed it ended its United Talent Agency representation on July 27.
Alex Cooper, host of Call Her Daddy, and Matt Kaplan, co-founder of Unwell Media, saw their company valued at $500 million after an investment from WTSL, founded by Patrick Whitesell.
A Vanity Fair report citing 40 sources, including 30 employees, alleged that Matt Kaplan creates a toxic workplace and probes staff about personal matters.