Brett Cooper, also known as Brett Tombul (née Cooper), is an American conservative political commentator, actress, and digital media personality born on October 12, 2001, in Bellingham, Washington. She was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue an entertainment career. Cooper was homeschooled for much of her childhood and emancipated herself at age 15 due to family difficulties. She studied English literature at UCLA and earned a business minor from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business

. Cooper began her career as an actress, appearing in films and TV series, including roles on Broadway and shows like Heathers and Shots Fired. She stopped acting in Hollywood after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and shifted to conservative political commentary. She has written for the Foundation for Economic Education, PragerU, and Turning Point USA

. From March 2022 to December 2024, Cooper hosted The Comments Section with Brett Cooper on YouTube, produced by The Daily Wire, where she provided cultural and political commentary aimed at a Gen Z audience. After leaving The Daily Wire in late 2024, she launched her independent show, The Brett Cooper Show , in January 2025

. Cooper is known for her sharp cultural commentary and has become a prominent voice in conservative media. She is married to Alex Tombul and lives on a farm in Franklin, Tennessee. She voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election