I was surprisingly emotional reading Anderson Cooper’s Instagram post about his newborn son Wyatt Morgan Cooper. I don’t think I have the emotional wherewithal to actually watch the CNN segment where Anderson talks about his new son. I’m just not that strong enough these days. One of the things that made me even sadder was the thought that Anderson might be raising Wyatt by himself. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with single-parenthood by choice or circumstance, but I just feel like… Anderson is a cool guy and he deserves someone special in his life, someone not named Andy Cohen. Turns out, Anderson probably got back together with Benjamin Maisani last year. Anderson was with Benjamin for years, but they broke up in 2018. Guess the break-up didn’t last:
Rekindling the old flame. Anderson Cooper got back together with ex-boyfriend Benjamin Maisani before welcoming his son, multiple sources exclusively reveal to Us Weekly.
“Anderson has reconciled with Ben,” an insider says of the 52-year-old CNN anchor. “They very quietly got back together and are planning ahead. Ben is selling one of his clubs and cutting back on how much he does at night so he can spend more time at home with Anderson and the baby.”
Cooper publicly came out as gay in July 2012, noting that he “couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself and proud.” Three years earlier, he was linked to Maisani, 47, after the pair were spotted out together multiple times in New York City. The couple dated for nine years before Cooper confirmed their split in March 2018. “Benjamin and I separated as boyfriends some time ago. We are still family to each other, and love each other very much,” he said in a statement at the time. “We remain the best of friends, and will continue to share much of our lives together.”
While the couple was making big plans for their future together as fathers, the longtime news anchor kept his happy news relatively private before his big announcement on TV
“Very, very few people knew,” the source says. “He didn’t tell his team at CNN until just before the show. … Only a select few of his closest A-list pals — including Kelly Ripa and Andy Cohen — were sworn to secrecy.”
Can I just say? I’m like 99% happy for Anderson and I think he’s a great guy and all of that, but I hate that he’s close friends with Kelly Ripa and Andy Cohen, both of whom I consider to be two of the meanest narcissists in media/entertainment. I think Kelly and Andy both see Anderson as their big cool friend, the one who makes them appear “nice” or whatever. Anyway, I’m happy that Anderson and Benjamin are back together. Benjamin was a good boyfriend in that he kept information about his relationship with AC on lockdown, and he let AC come out publicly in his own time.
Oh, on last night’s episode of The Late Show, AC confirmed that Benjamin will be a “co-parent” to Wyatt.
AC was seen out in NYC, picking up a trash can with a lid from a hardware store. Let me guess… no one got him a Diaper Genie and he didn’t know he needed a trash can with a lid now that he has a baby?
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It’s strange that while the source says they are back together, he says they are not in the clip with Colbert, but that Benjamin is part of Anderson’s family and will co-parent. Not that it is any of our business. I’ve always liked Anderson and wish him and his family the best.
He has stunning properties with gorgeous decor. Would love to see his take on a nursery!
Benjamin cheated on Anderson and they tried to make it work, but ultimately couldn’t. I admire them for giving it another try if they’re still in love. I adore Anderson, and he deserves the world.
I love that silver fox! Did anyone else wonder about his home during the Colbert interview last night? I was wondering if it was his mother’s. It looks so old world European!
Anderson has been doing God’s work these last several years of the disaster. He has been carefully documenting the lies and hypocrisy of the administration with such a level head and really in depth. He and Don Lemon have been such heroes lately. I have to trust Anderson’s judgment in his private affairs, especially since he has no problem telling off Andy Cohen or Kelly. The world is messy and dark. I am glad he is not alone.
I love Anderson! I just watched the baby announcement clip yesterday and it was wonderful. I think if you find the strength to and are feeling like you can handle a GOOD kind of cry, watch the clip.
I remember watching AC360 ages ago and looking Anderson up – saw that he hosted a reality tv show called The Mole and bought the DVD of one season or another. I never ended up watching it, but I just adored him too much not to get it! Still love him, loved his interview on Late Show with Stephen Colbert!