Anderson Cooper, the renowned CNN news anchor, has had a remarkable journey to fatherhood. At 53, he welcomed his first child, Wyatt Morgan, via surrogacy, and later, at 55, he had his second son, Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper, also through surrogacy.
What makes his story unique is his co-parenting arrangement with his ex-boyfriend, Benjamin Maisani.
Anderson and Benjamin were private about their relationship, but they started dating in 2009 and lived together in Anderson’s firehouse home in Manhattan. Although they separated as boyfriends in 2018, they remained close friends and co-parents.
Anderson’s desire to become a father was fulfilled when Wyatt was born in 2020. He expressed gratitude to the surrogate and her family for making his dream a reality.
Benjamin, who was initially hesitant about having children, has been a supportive co-parent and is now in the process of adopting Wyatt.
Anderson has been open about his experiences as a single father and the importance of having a support system. He has also spoken about the challenges of balancing work and parenthood, but he wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Seeing his sons grow and thrive brings him immense joy.
The television personality has been candid about his journey, sharing moments from his life as a father on social media and in interviews. His story is a testament to the power of love, co-parenting, and the importance of family.