The translation of the text «Отношения Андерсона Купера и Бенджамина Мезани: что дальше?» into English is: «The relationship between Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani: what’s next?»
18 may 2026 в 20:13
Anderson Cooper has long tried to keep his personal life private, but his relationship with businessman Benjamin Maisani remains an important part of his story. The couple dated from 2009 to 2018, after which their romantic relationship ended, but they continued to stay close, co-parenting Cooper’s two sons—Wyatt and Sebastian.
In recent years, Cooper has often spoken about parenting and his strong bond with Maisani, whom he once referred to as his «best friend». The long-time CNN anchor even admitted that his desire to spend more time with his children played a significant role in his decision to leave CBS’s «60 Minutes» in 2026 after nearly two decades with the program.
So what is the relationship between Anderson and Benjamin like today, and who else has Cooper been linked to over the years? Learn more about the journalist’s romantic history and family life below.
The romance between Benjamin, a Hunter College graduate, and Anderson Cooper began in 2009, although the circumstances of their meeting have not been confirmed. The couple did not go public until 2015, three years after Anderson announced his homosexuality. Cooper and Maisani appeared together in public several times during their relationship and also enjoyed vacations together, including trips to Venice and Tahiti in 2017.
In March 2018, Anderson announced his breakup with Benjamin. «We broke up as boyfriends some time ago, but we are still family to each other and love each other very much», - he said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
However, the New York bar owner and the journalist continue to maintain a good relationship. In fact, Benjamin has been co-parenting Wyatt Cooper, who is now 1 year old, since his birth in April 2020. They even continue to live together in New York, raising baby Wyatt. «There is no animosity between us», - Anderson told PEOPLE last year about his relationship with Benjamin. «Although it may seem unusual since he is my ex, he is my family». The political commentator added, «When we were a couple, he wasn’t sure he wanted kids, which was one of our ongoing issues. But when I decided to 'just do it,' he started to show interest».
So will the former lovers get back together? It seems definitely not. Ellen DeGeneres asked Anderson this question during an interview on her show in February 2021. «No, that’s not going to happen!» Cooper confidently replied. Nevertheless, he praised his ex again, saying that Benjamin is a «wonderful parent».
It is unclear if Anderson is currently dating someone else, although he has been linked to television host Andy Cohen. However, both parties have denied these rumors. «What is it about Anderson Cooper that prevents you from falling in love with him?» Howard Stern asked during one of his show episodes in January 2022. «I just think that’s not what our relationship is based on», - replied the host of Watch What Happens Live.
«We're just friends; that’s not part of our relationship. I think at this point we know each other too well. We’re not attracted to each other in that way». While he acknowledged that Anderson is a «handsome guy», - he added, «We're not in that position».
Friends explained in a joint interview how the rumors might have started. Although they admitted they were set up on a blind date in the '90s, it never happened. «I realized within 45 seconds that I would never go on a date with Andy Cohen», - Anderson humorously told Jimmy Fallon during his appearance on The Tonight Show in 2017.
«I pictured him with a Bluetooth headset, gesticulating», - he added. «He was all excited and broke my number one rule by asking me about my mom in the first minute of the conversation». Andy exclaimed, «I wanted to date the guy from Vanderbilts! I was thrilled!»
In recent years, Cooper has often spoken about parenting and his strong bond with Maisani, whom he once referred to as his «best friend». The long-time CNN anchor even admitted that his desire to spend more time with his children played a significant role in his decision to leave CBS’s «60 Minutes» in 2026 after nearly two decades with the program.
So what is the relationship between Anderson and Benjamin like today, and who else has Cooper been linked to over the years? Learn more about the journalist’s romantic history and family life below.
The romance between Benjamin, a Hunter College graduate, and Anderson Cooper began in 2009, although the circumstances of their meeting have not been confirmed. The couple did not go public until 2015, three years after Anderson announced his homosexuality. Cooper and Maisani appeared together in public several times during their relationship and also enjoyed vacations together, including trips to Venice and Tahiti in 2017.
In March 2018, Anderson announced his breakup with Benjamin. «We broke up as boyfriends some time ago, but we are still family to each other and love each other very much», - he said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
However, the New York bar owner and the journalist continue to maintain a good relationship. In fact, Benjamin has been co-parenting Wyatt Cooper, who is now 1 year old, since his birth in April 2020. They even continue to live together in New York, raising baby Wyatt. «There is no animosity between us», - Anderson told PEOPLE last year about his relationship with Benjamin. «Although it may seem unusual since he is my ex, he is my family». The political commentator added, «When we were a couple, he wasn’t sure he wanted kids, which was one of our ongoing issues. But when I decided to 'just do it,' he started to show interest».
So will the former lovers get back together? It seems definitely not. Ellen DeGeneres asked Anderson this question during an interview on her show in February 2021. «No, that’s not going to happen!» Cooper confidently replied. Nevertheless, he praised his ex again, saying that Benjamin is a «wonderful parent».
It is unclear if Anderson is currently dating someone else, although he has been linked to television host Andy Cohen. However, both parties have denied these rumors. «What is it about Anderson Cooper that prevents you from falling in love with him?» Howard Stern asked during one of his show episodes in January 2022. «I just think that’s not what our relationship is based on», - replied the host of Watch What Happens Live.
«We're just friends; that’s not part of our relationship. I think at this point we know each other too well. We’re not attracted to each other in that way». While he acknowledged that Anderson is a «handsome guy», - he added, «We're not in that position».
Friends explained in a joint interview how the rumors might have started. Although they admitted they were set up on a blind date in the '90s, it never happened. «I realized within 45 seconds that I would never go on a date with Andy Cohen», - Anderson humorously told Jimmy Fallon during his appearance on The Tonight Show in 2017.
«I pictured him with a Bluetooth headset, gesticulating», - he added. «He was all excited and broke my number one rule by asking me about my mom in the first minute of the conversation». Andy exclaimed, «I wanted to date the guy from Vanderbilts! I was thrilled!»
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