The feud between Alex Cooper and Alix Earle took a dramatic turn on April 15, 2026, when Cooper shared screenshots of direct messages with Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia on Instagram Stories. This move came after LaPaglia, who had previously sided with Earle, referred to Cooper as a 'mean girl.' In her posts, Cooper rejected this label, claiming their interactions had been friendly and limited. She shared messages where LaPaglia expressed admiration for her work and apologized for mentioning Cooper's podcast. LaPaglia, however, responded by stating that her opinion of Cooper changed after hearing details from Earle, suggesting that prior interactions influenced her perspective. The feud, which dates back to March 2025, has gained traction, especially after Cooper accused Earle of creating a 'fake narrative.' With LaPaglia now involved and private messages made public, the conflict has expanded beyond the original parties, drawing significant online reactions, including from blogger Perez Hilton, who described the situation as chaotic.