Brett Cooper, a viral internet personality and actress, opens up about her journey from child actor to content creator. She shares the challenges of Hollywood, touching on exploitation and the importance of traditional values for young women. Cooper also discusses her transition to The Daily Wire and her upcoming projects, including the animated series 'Mr. Bertram.' The conversation dives into her motivations to represent femininity and connect with her audience, all while critiquing the decline of classic narratives in modern storytelling.
Brett Cooper overcame early adversity through acting, leading to a successful YouTube career.
Cooper found success by representing traditional values online, resonating with a growing female audience.
Navigating Hollywood challenges, Cooper prioritized safety, independence, and skill development in her career.
Encountering ideological clashes at UCLA, Cooper emphasized proactive learning and job experiences for future career readiness.
Deep dives
Transition to Acting Career
Brett Cooper, a YouTube phenomenon, began pursuing acting at a young age with strong dedication and support from her mother. By 10, she had a significant acting resume and ventured into Hollywood, shielded from its toxicity by her mother. Cooper later ventured into social media content creation, culminating in a successful YouTube channel with millions of subscribers and acting opportunities through the Daily Wire partnership.
Filling a Niche in Social Media
Cooper's YouTube success came from filling a gap she experienced as a young person with traditional values not represented online. While initially male-dominated, her female audience grew, resonating with her conservative and traditional perspectives. Fans praised her for sharing their values publicly, providing hope and a sense of kinship.
Emancipation and Hollywood Experience
Emancipating herself at 15 due to family turmoil and career demands, Cooper navigated a challenging Hollywood environment, engaging in multiple acting projects and training. Her Hollywood experience highlighted the complexities of the industry and potential risks, leading her to prioritize her safety, independence, and skill development.
Challenges in Higher Education
Cooper's venture into higher education at UCLA involved encountering ideological clashes, including facing academic pushback for her non-conformist views. She navigated literature classes with a critical lens, emphasizing proactive learning strategies, internships, and job experiences, crucial for future career readiness and independence.
Joining Prager Force and Career Evolution
The speaker shares how joining Prager Force connected them with like-minded individuals during a time of alienation. This led to opportunities working with PragerU and other organizations, gradually building a presence on social media. Despite initial fears and rejections, receiving an offer from Daily Wire in 2021 marked a significant turning point, illustrating the importance of taking risks and seizing opportunities.
Mr. Burcham and Daily Wire Collaboration
The speaker describes their involvement in an animated comedy series, 'Mr. Burcham,' inspired by a character from Adam Carolla's radio show. The project showcases a traditional shop teacher navigating a changing world. The collaboration with Daily Wire highlights the supportive and autonomous creative environment that allowed for the show's development and successful production.
Snow White and The Evil Queen Project
The speaker discusses the process of being cast as Snow White in a new project developed by Daily Wire, aiming to present a traditional narrative aligned with original values. From the surprising last-minute casting decision to preparations for the role, the upcoming musical adaptation promises a fresh take while staying true to the timeless tale, reflecting a commitment to storytelling and creative risks.
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in person with actor, podcaster, and host of “The Comments Section,” Brett Cooper. They discuss the adversity Cooper faced early on which prompted her to try out theater, the landscape of growing up as a child actor, her positive and negative experiences with Hollywood and university, the psychology of exploitation, why she joined The Daily Wire, her upcoming film and television projects, and her motivation to be a voice for young women who embrace their femininity.
Brett Cooper is a viral internet personality, content creator, and actress. She’s best known as the charismatic host of “The Comments Section with Brett Cooper” on YouTube, captivating over 4 million subscribers with her irresistibly irreverent opinions on current news and cultural phenomena. Brett’s rise to digital fame was meteoric, amassing 1 million followers within just six months of launching her show and surpassing 4 million within two years. She moved from Tennessee to Los Angeles at the age of 10 to pursue acting. After years of balancing homeschooling and a professional acting career, Brett honed her art of storytelling while studying English at UCLA. At just 20 years old, Brett returned to Tennessee to launch “The Comments Section with Brett Cooper” at The Daily Wire. Following the show’s rapid success, the rising star is returning to acting in the forthcoming DailyWire+ animated sitcom “Mr. Birchum” and the historical fantasy series “The Pendragon Cycle.” In a debut role, Brett will star as Snow White in “Snow White and the Evil Queen” in the first feature-length production for Bentkey, The Daily Wire’s children’s entertainment platform.
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For Brett Cooper:
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The Comments Section With Brett Cooper on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheCommentsSection
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