CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, 49, is reportedly getting married. There are rumors that the popular TV personality will be tying the knot with his longtime boyfriend. However, other sources claim that this is not true.
Radar Online reported that Anderson Cooper is planning for a lavish wedding for his longtime lover Benjamin Maisani, 43. The couple has been together since 2009 and after seven years, the CNN anchor is ready to level up their relationship. The publication reported that Anderson Cooper is getting married.
One source told the publication that it took a nudge from his mom Gloria Vanderbilt, 92, to finally convince Anderson Cooper to get married. The CNN anchor's mom is getting old and she knows she won't live forever. Anderson Cooper's mother is wishing for a big and happy celebration in their family and this will be the CNN news broadcaster's wedding.
The insider added that Anderson Cooper is initially unsure if "marriage was something he wanted for himself." However, Anderson Cooper's boyfriend has proven his loyalty to the CNN news presenter by staying by his side through his ups and down.
The source added that Anderson Cooper is turning 50 years old next year, so he figured out that it is the time to take a plunge. Thus, Anderson Cooper decided to say yes to getting married.
According to the report, Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani's wedding will happen in spring. In fact, the CNN anchor is ready to spend for a lavish wedding for his partner. The insider added that Anderson Cooper's wedding will be a big event to the CNN reporter's life and to his mom, Gloria Vanderbilt.
However, Gossip Cop debunked the report about Anderson Cooper's extravagant wedding. According to the news outlet, there is no big day in the works involving the CNN news anchor and his boyfriend Benjamin Maisani, this is confirmed to them by a source close to Anderson Cooper. Thus, theTV personality is not getting married.
Are Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani getting married? If they do, do you support the CNN broadcaster and his longtime boyfriend? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
