Dad Goals! Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen's Cutest Moments Together with Their Kids

Mar. 16, 2025

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Welcome to the World, Ben!

Andy Cohenwelcomed his son Benjamin Allenvia surrogate on Feb. 4, 2019

02of 13Teach ‘Em Younganderson cooper/ instagram"I’m a proud dad: my son gave Zaddy side eye, unprovoked," Cohencaptioned a photoof Ben looking at his Uncle Anderson in April 2019.

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Teach ‘Em Young

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“I’m a proud dad: my son gave Zaddy side eye, unprovoked,” Cohencaptioned a photoof Ben looking at his Uncle Anderson in April 2019.

03of 13Uncle on DutyIt’s practically scientific fact that babies smell the sweetest — yes, even their little toes! In May 2019, Cooper and Ben got some quality time together, with Cohencapturing this adorable moment.

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Uncle on Duty

It’s practically scientific fact that babies smell the sweetest — yes, even their little toes! In May 2019, Cooper and Ben got some quality time together, with Cohencapturing this adorable moment.

04of 13Big Meeting, Little BossBen commanded the floor during Cooper and Cohen’s “New Year’s Eve Prep Meeting” on New Year’s Eve 2019.

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Big Meeting, Little Boss

Ben commanded the floor during Cooper and Cohen’s “New Year’s Eve Prep Meeting” on New Year’s Eve 2019.

05of 13Taking ChargeCoopershared a videofrom the sweet moment, which included Ben taking off his uncle’s glasses as Cohen laughed.

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Taking Charge

Coopershared a videofrom the sweet moment, which included Ben taking off his uncle’s glasses as Cohen laughed.

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Ben, Meet Wyatt

Andy Cohen and son Ben (L); Anderson Cooper and son Wyatt.Watch What Happens Live

Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper babies

Cooperwelcomed his son, Wyatt Morgan,via surrogate on April 27, 2020.

Cohen celebrated on Instagram, posting a photo of the pair and captioning it, “‘new life, new hope!'” He added, “Wyatt Cooper, you couldn’t have come at a better time! I know a friend who can’t wait to meet you! ♥️”

Cohen told his son during the broadcast, “Ben, this is Wyatt. This is Wyatt Cooper. He’s gonna be your good buddy.” TheBravostar continued, “That’s gonna be your good buddy and we’re gonna travel together. And if you like him half as much as I like his daddy, you’re gonna be great friends.”

We’re not crying, you’re crying!

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Playground Dads

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In October 2020, the pairhad a playdate at the playground, snapping a selfie to commemorate the moment.

Cohensaid on his radio show in May 2020that he was “so happy” for his close friend, adding, “We’ve been talking about this for a long time and I have been really enjoying Anderson coming over.”

He continued, “His visits with Ben have taken on a special significance since we both knew for a while that Anderson was planning on [becoming a dad] himself.”

Cohen added of his friend, “He went through a lot, and I’m just so happy that his son is so beautiful and happy and healthy.

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Morning Activities

Anderson Cooper

Cooper kept busy with Ben in September 2020, with Cohen sharing that “Ben sweeps while Anderson reads” for their “morning activities.”

OnLive with Kelly and Ryanin October 2020, Cooper said that the boys had just finally met in a much-delayed get-together given the COVID-10 pandemic.

“They met for the first time a couple weeks ago, up in Connecticut. It was cool,” Cooper revealed.

“And Benjamin was very sweet with him,” recalled Cooper. “He kept poking him.”

09of 13If You’re Happy and You Know ItWe are happy and we know it’s because of this hilarious clip ofCooper playing with “Clappy,” and Ben. Cohencaptioned the video, “Spending A LOT of time with Clappy this morning. (AC and I have some issues with Clappy that we can get into at a later date…).”

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If You’re Happy and You Know It

We are happy and we know it’s because of this hilarious clip ofCooper playing with “Clappy,” and Ben. Cohencaptioned the video, “Spending A LOT of time with Clappy this morning. (AC and I have some issues with Clappy that we can get into at a later date…).”

10of 13Running the HouseCohenshared an adorable clipof Cooper having a playtime session with 2-year-old Ben, which shows the pair running in a circle around a stuffed elephant as upbeat music plays.“Turns out, this is all the entertainment I ever needed!” Cohencaptioned the post.

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Running the House

Cohenshared an adorable clipof Cooper having a playtime session with 2-year-old Ben, which shows the pair running in a circle around a stuffed elephant as upbeat music plays.

“Turns out, this is all the entertainment I ever needed!” Cohencaptioned the post.

11of 13Backstage BudsWyatt, 16 months, wasone happy guywhile hanging out at N.Y.C.’s 92nd Street Y ahead of his Dad’s interview with Cohen in September 2021.

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Backstage Buds

Wyatt, 16 months, wasone happy guywhile hanging out at N.Y.C.’s 92nd Street Y ahead of his Dad’s interview with Cohen in September 2021.

12of 13Fast FriendsThere’s a new playmate in town! After Cooper welcomed his second child in early 2022, Cohen and Ben were among the first to come say hello.“Today we met our new pal Sebastian Maisani-Cooper!” Cohenwrote on Instagram. “He’s a peaceful beauty. Ben calls him “Wheels”! Mazel to Anderson”

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Fast Friends

There’s a new playmate in town! After Cooper welcomed his second child in early 2022, Cohen and Ben were among the first to come say hello.

“Today we met our new pal Sebastian Maisani-Cooper!” Cohenwrote on Instagram. “He’s a peaceful beauty. Ben calls him “Wheels”! Mazel to Anderson”

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He Loves Lucy

source: people.com