Anderson Cooper & Benjamin Maisani: Split, Timeline & Co-Parenting!

Bobbie DuBuque 13 May 2025

Is Anderson Cooper, the celebrated CNN anchor, currently entangled in a romantic relationship? Despite his high-profile status and the public's keen interest in his personal life, Anderson Cooper is currently not in a romantic relationship. This revelation comes after his well-documented split from longtime partner Benjamin Maisani in 2018, a separation that marked the end of nearly a decade together.

The split between Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani, a prominent figure in the New York nightlife scene, occurred in March 2018. The news was officially confirmed by Cooper himself, bringing an end to a relationship that had captured public attention since they were first spotted together in 2009. While the specifics of their initial meeting remain somewhat shrouded in mystery, reports suggest their paths crossed in 2009, although the deeper details of their burgeoning romance remained private for quite some time. They reportedly made their relationship official in 2015, and for a while, they became one of the prominent couples. Anderson Cooper, known for his work on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360," has always maintained a level of privacy regarding his personal affairs, which only fueled public curiosity about his connection with Maisani.

Benjamin Maisani Bio Data and Information
Full Name	Benjamin Maisani
Birth Date	Born in Corsica, currently 52 years old (as of late 2023)
Nationality	French
Occupation	Businessman, Nightclub Owner, Business Executive
Known for	Being the former partner of Anderson Cooper
Relationship Status	Single (Former partner of Anderson Cooper)
Children	Co-parents two sons, Wyatt and Sebastian, with Anderson Cooper
Career Highlights	Owns a number of properties and nightclubs, prominent figure in New York nightlife
Additional Information	Maisani legally adopted Wyatt, Cooper's first son, and would also adopt Sebastian.
Reference Link	People Magazine