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Benjamin Maisani- Bio, Son, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2022, Gay, Married Life

Quick Facts of Benjamin Maisani
- Net Worth$8 Million
- First NameBenjamin
- Last NameMaisani
- CareerBusinessman
- Age49 years
- Height5'7''
- Husbandex- Anderson Cooper
Benjamin Maisani is a French businessman who owns three bars. He is openly gay and he made headlines after being in a relationship with CNN broadcaster, Anderson Cooper, who currently serves as an anchor on Anderson Cooper 360°.
The couple are no more together but Cooper recently asked his ex-boyfriend Maisani to help raise his son Wyatt Cooper who was born via surrogate.
Born in Corsica, France
Benjamin Maisani was born on January 27, 1973, in Corsica, France. He holds dual nationality of French and American and he belongs to Caucasian ethnicity.
Maisani completed his preliminary education from France and then moved to New York where he studied filmmaking. He completed his graduation from Hunter College in NYC.
Maisani initially worked as a bartender and now he is the owner of three bars. He also had employment at the Barracuda in Chelsea
Maisani, who is a book lover, has also worked at the Morgan Library in Madison Avenue.
Relationship With Ex-Boyfriend Anderson Cooper
Openly gay Benjamin Maisani and Anderson Cooper were in a romantic relationship for nine long years. The former couple had started dating in 2009 and they were enjoying each other’s company until calling it quits in March 2018.

At the time, Cooper, who is the author of Rainbow Comes and Goes, announced his split with Maisani by sharing a statement that reads,
Benjamin and I separated as boyfriends some time ago. 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.
Following the split, Cooper went on to date Victor Lopez and Andy Cohen, but none of the relationships lasted for long.
Asked to Raise Anderson Cooper’s Son
Cooper, who is currently single, welcomed his first child, a baby boy, via surrogate in late April 2020, and he named his son Wyatt Cooper.
Later in May, he asked Maisani to help him raise the child. A response from Maisani has yet to come.
Holds a Net Worth of $8 Million
Being one of the most successful businessmen, Benjamin Maisani has earned a huge amount of money throughout his career.
According to the Wealthy Persons website, Maisani has a whopping net worth of $8 million, as of 2022.
While in a relationship with Cooper, he was living with him at a renovated firehouse in Greenwich Village which the two had bought shortly after starting dating in 2009.
The former couple had also purchased several other homes including a waterfront in the Hamptons and a mansion in Connecticut.