Anderson Cooper’s life has taken a deeply personal turn as he embraces fatherhood while building a unique family with his ex-partner, Benjamin Maisani. The CNN anchor and Benjamin are co-parents to two sons, Wyatt Morgan and Sebastian Luke, who live with Anderson in the former firehouse he transformed into a home in New York City. Although Anderson and Benjamin ended their romantic relationship in 2018, they have remained close and continue raising their children together. Anderson has described their relationship as a family, explaining that their co-parenting arrangement works because they share love, respect, and commitment to their children. He often speaks warmly about daily moments with his sons, from feeding them at night to reading bedtime stories and watching them grow together. Anderson has said becoming a father is the happiest chapter of his life.

The family’s home is just as meaningful as the life they have created inside it. Anderson purchased the historic firehouse in Greenwich Village and spent years restoring it while preserving its original character, including fire poles, murals, and unique architectural details. The home is filled with personal treasures, family memories, and items connected to his late mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, and his own childhood. The children’s rooms include sentimental pieces rather than just expensive decorations, showing Anderson’s desire to create a space filled with history and love. From his unusual home to his modern approach to parenting, Anderson’s story reflects how family can be built in unexpected ways. His bond with Benjamin and their sons shows that love and connection can continue even after a relationship changes.