Alex Cooper, host of the podcast Call Her Daddy, has publicly credited Taylor Swift as a pivotal influence in her personal and sexual development. During a recent episode of Owen Thiele’s podcast In Your Dreams, Cooper, aged 31, reflected on how Swift’s Fearless album shaped formative moments in her adolescence.
Cooper described the music as central to her early understanding of romantic relationships, noting that Swift’s songs provided solace during experiences of rejection from boys. She candidly stated: “She was my sexual awakening for women,” acknowledging the profound role the pop star played in her recognition of same-sex desire. Cooper humorously apologized to Swift for the confession, saying, “Sorry, Taylor, that’s weird.”
The podcast discussion also touched on Cooper’s first romantic experiences with a female partner, which she admitted were initially influenced by a desire to gain male validation, reflecting on the societal pressures young women face in adolescence. Cooper explained that her early encounters were motivated more by impressing boys than by genuine romantic interest.
Cooper has previously expressed admiration for Swift, listing her alongside Rihanna as one of her dream podcast guests in a 2024 interview with People, citing both women as role models for building influential careers and empires.#newsafro_
