448. Alternative Walk of Fame | Brett Cooper

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May 13, 2024

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.

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Early Stage Experience

Brett Cooper's mom encouraged her to perform in theater to overcome shyness after her brother's passing.
This experience ignited her passion for storytelling and performance at a young age.

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Dedication to Acting

Cooper pursued community theater and other productions, driving two hours for rehearsals.
This dedication highlighted her passion and her mother's support.

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Broadway Dreams

At nine, Cooper researched and contacted a Broadway manager, leading to auditions in New York.
A growth spurt prevented her from landing the role of Jane Banks in Mary Poppins.

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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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2024 tour details can be found here https://jordanbpeterson.com/events

Peterson Academy https://petersonacademy.com/

For Brett Cooper:

Brett Cooper on X https://twitter.com/imbrettcooper?lang=en

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The Comments Section With Brett Cooper on X https://twitter.com/CommentsSection

The Comments Section With Brett Cooper on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheCommentsSection

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