Brett Tombul, born Brett Cooper, on October 12, 2001, is an American conservative political commentator, actress, and media personality. She rose to fame as the host of The Comments Section with Brett Cooper on YouTube, a show produced by The Daily Wire from 2022 to 2024. Since January 2025, she has been independently hosting The Brett Cooper Show. She is widely recognized for her conservative perspectives on politics and culture.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Brett Tombul (née Cooper) |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 12, 2001 |
| Place of Birth | Bellingham, Washington, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Alex Tombul (married 2024) |
| Children | Expecting first child (2025) |
| Occupations | Political Commentator, Actress, Content Creator |
| Net Worth | $500,000 – $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Born in Bellingham, Washington, and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Brett Cooper has Dutch heritage.
At the age of five, she endured the heartbreaking loss of one of her older twin brothers due to cardiac arrest.
She was homeschooled for much of her early years and legally emancipated herself at 15 amid family challenges, including her parents’ divorce and her brother’s health struggles.
Moving to Los Angeles at age 10, she pursued acting. She later graduated from UCLA with a degree in English Literature and minored in Business at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Career
Cooper began her career as a child actress, performing in theater productions like The Sound of Music and Annie, and appeared in TV shows such as Heathers and Shots Fired.
After stepping away from acting, partly due to her views on COVID-19 vaccination, she shifted to conservative political commentary.
She collaborated with organizations like PragerU, the Foundation for Economic Education, and Young Americans for Liberty before joining The Daily Wire in 2021.
Her YouTube channel The Comments Section quickly amassed over 4 million subscribers by 2024.
She parted ways with The Daily Wire in December 2024 and started producing her own independent show.
On June 25, 2025, Fox News Media revealed that it had brought Cooper on board as a contributor.
Through this multi-platform deal, she is set to deliver commentary on cultural, social, and political topics across Fox News Channel, Fox Business, and the network’s digital platforms.
Later that same day, Cooper made her on-air debut on The Will Cain Show.
Personal Life
Brett Cooper married Alex Tombul, a childhood friend, in 2024. The couple resides on a farm in Franklin, Tennessee, and announced they are expecting their first child in May 2025.
She is an avid dog lover, caring for two pets named Rocky and Tater.
Politically, she supported Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Net Worth
Her net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1 million, primarily from her work with The Daily Wire and her independent media projects.
Filmography
- Parental Guidance (2012) – uncredited role
- Heathers (TV series, 2018) – Trailer Parker
- Shots Fired (TV series) – policeman’s daughter
- The Pendragon Cycle (Daily Wire production)
- Snow White and the Evil Queen (Daily Wire production)
