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Sofia Franklyn Details Call Her Daddy, Alex Cooper Split in Memoir
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Sofia Franklyn is set to release her memoir, "Daddy Issues," on Nov. 10, detailing her upbringing, rise with the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, and the fallout with co-host Alex Cooper.
- The memoir reveals new insights into the podcast's behind-the-scenes dynamics, including the role of Cooper's childhood friend Muji Fricke, who contributed significantly to the show's content before being abruptly fired.
- Franklyn recounts the 2020 contract dispute with Barstool Sports, where Cooper secretly negotiated a deal that left Franklyn out, leading to Cooper becoming the sole host and securing lucrative Spotify and SiriusXM deals.
- The breakup and public fallout led Franklyn to struggle with addiction and paranoia, but she now feels healed and empowered, launching her own podcast and hoping for a scripted adaptation of her memoir.
- Franklyn acknowledges the complexities of trust and friendship in her story and emphasizes the importance of living openly despite past betrayals and challenges.
