It brings us no pleasure to report that Anderson Cooper and longitme boyfriend Benjamin Maisani have called it quits after nine solid years.
“Benjamin and I separated as boyfriends some time ago,” Cooper said in a statement to the Daily Mail. “We are still family to each other, and love each other very much. We remain the best of friends, and will continue to share much of our lives together.”
It brings us a moderate amount of pleasure to think that Coop is back on the market, but only in a daydreaming fantasy sort of way.
Or is he? That fantasy is mosty dashed by the news that Anderson is already dating someone new — Dallas radiologist Victor Lopez.
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Lopez reportedly visited Cooper in New Orleans in January where he was filming a 60 Minutes segment about Confederate monuments, and nothing could be more romantic than dismantling white supremacy.
Just this week, Maisani and Cooper were photographed at their shared home in Manhattan.
Maisani owns NYC gay bars Atlas Social Club and Club Cumming (formerly Eastern Bloc).
Meanwhile, photos of Lopez and Cooper have popped up on Lopez’s Instagram (it’s set to private).
So here’s a picture of Cooper with Conan instead:
We can confidently report that Cooper and Conan are not dating, however.
Blackceo
Well, on Watch What Happens Live, I believe Andy Cohen did say that Anderson’s favorite thing was Latinos so good for you Cooper. That Victor Lopez is very handsome. Upgrade!!!!
leobaga
So true. I have to give Cooper credit. He’s got great taste in men: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/03/15/12/4A32735700000578-0-image-a-1_1521116550380.jpg
happiness17
I thought that Anderson Cooper had married his boyfriend awhile ago. Both are very sexy, especially, Benjamin Maisani. I doubt that either one of them will be single too long.
inbama
“Lesbian Bed Death” ain’t just for lesbians.
cvdixon29
Lol
Billy Budd
Hey, I am a latino guy and I have always had a HUGE crush on Cooper. Maybe I have a chance. We can sign a pre nupt before getting married, since I am not after his fortune; I only want him for his looks and his smart personality!
Kangol
He’s a Vanderbilt heir and his 90 year old mother is worth over $200 million, so you may want to rethink that pre-nup, even if you’re in it for love.
RESCHI
Are you self-objectifying?
BGinBigD
Honey, you’re also delusional. But good luck.
sanfranca1
@Kangol…He gets none of his mother’s fortune.
Kangol
Thanks for the info, sanfranca1. Ironically I’d just came across a headline that said the same thing after I responded to BillyBudd. I hope Gloria Vanderbilt puts the money in trust for a great cause, like the arts or helping LGBTQ youth & people around the globe, HIV/AIDS treatment, etc. Maybe AC can advise her on what to do with it.
Polaro
I doubt anyone is surprised by this, but I do wish them all well.
lauraspencer
Who didn’t see this coming? They did not have a “solid” 9 years together. Maybe 9 months. They had an open relationship for years so this comes a no surprise.
bobbibubbi
Welcome to the 21st century @lauraspencer — an open relationship may not qualify as a “solid” to you but the world around you is redefining the norms of love and relationships whether you agree or not. The old guard norms of monogamy, marriage etc may be what is familiar to you but they are merely social constructs that are only justified by the age old “that’s how everyone does it” mentality. It wasn’t too long ago that same-sex relationships were considered unnatural, single parent households were not deemed real families and even sex outside of marriage was considered obscene.
lauraspencer
Thanks for the post Bobbi. Cooper and Masani broke up so obviously an open relationship doesn’t work so well.
ruffmarine
Not being a peticular fan of Anderson Cooper, I was left pondering why this is even news and who actually cares. This pretty boy news guy has always had a golden spoon in his mouth due to his mother and family background, so it’s with utter disgust that I read this article and try to purge.
martin_erickson
Bad timing on your grape harvest? (Sour grapes)?
Cylest Brooks
LOLOL! I’m glad you put the explanation at the end because I legit would not have put that together, but it’s hilarious.
Coreydnyc
This is new for the same reason that Gigi & Zayne broke up…we like a trashy tale just as much as the str8’s
martin_erickson
Just kidding…although I do admire and support (not monetarily) AC.
decampbell
I’m more excited that Benjamin Maisani is back on the market.
He BGB
Glad I’m not famous. I would hate for my breakup of 9 years to be in the news.