Is Andy Cohen Married? Meet His 2 Children Amid 'New Year's Eve Live' 2026 With Anderson Cooper

A brand new year is here, and Andy Cohen is back in the spotlight! He grabbed the headlines on the last day of 2025 as he bid adieu to the year and welcomed 2026 with Anderson Cooper. Andy and Anderson co-hosted CNN's New Year's Eve Live from Times Square in New York City to ring in the new year for their ninth consecutive year. Andy and Anderson's joint appearance on the show received immense love and has since generated curiosity about their love lives. Here's everything we know about Andy's partner and children.

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper host New Year's Eve Live 2026

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen hosted CNN's New Year's Eve Live from New York City's Times Square to welcome 2026. The main show began at 8:00 p.m. ET, with coverage continuing until 12:30 a.m. ET. For the first time, the program streamed exclusively on CNN's new subscription platform (CNN.com/AllAccess) and on the CNN mobile and smart TV apps.

Who is Andy Cohen dating? Know about his rumours with Anderson Cooper and John Mayer

Andy Cohen's most persistent dating rumours involve two of his closest friends, John Mayer and Anderson Cooper. Rumours that Andy and John are dating have circulated for years, fuelled by their frequent public appearances and deep affection. Andy has repeatedly clarified that their relationship is strictly platonic. While the reality TV host once joked that he was "in love" with Mayer, he clarified that they had never had physical intimacy. Besides John Mayor, Andy's relationship with Anderson Cooper has long been a persistent topic of gossip.

Fans often speculate about a romance between Andy and Anderson. Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper have consistently denied dating rumors throughout their 20-year friendship. The New Year's Eve Live co-hosts were set up on a blind date in the 1990s. However, the date never occurred because Anderson called it off after a 45-second phone call. Anderson cited that Andy Cohen "violated a cardinal rule" by immediately asking about his famous mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, which led him to cancel the date. Andy stated that they were not attracted to each other romantically and that their relationship was strictly based on friendship.

Did Andy Cohen get married amid his dating rumours? All about his two kids

As of January 2026, Andy Cohen is not married. He has never gotten hitched and describes himself as a "lifelong bachelor." Andy is currently single and active on dating apps such as Tinder, Hinge, and Raya. While he remains single, his relationship status might change, as he has expressed a desire to be in love and potentially get married. Hence, Andy doesn't have any issue with the institution of marriage, he just hasn't found the right one yet. Despite lacking a lifepartner, Andy Cohen is far from lonely. His life is full with the presence of his children.

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Andy is a single father to two kids, Benjamin and Lucy, both born via gestational surrogacy. Benjamin Allen Cohen (lovingly called Ben), born on February 4, 2019, is Andy's eldest child and only son. The 6-year-old is named after Andy's grandfather, Ben Allen. Little Ben is often described as energetic and humorous, frequently appearing in videos where he critiques his father's cooking or provides calculations on various topics. The 57-year-old jokingly predicted that Ben might become an architect because of his skill with Magna-Tiles. Ben is a close friend of Wyatt Maisani-Cooper, Anderson Cooper's son. After Ben's birth, an emotional Andy shared:

"I worked with an incredible surrogate. My surrogate just viewed it as, she was giving me the ultimate gift. She gave me life. So I'll be forever indebted to her."

Andy Cohen's younger child and only daughter, Lucy Eve Cohen, was born on April 29, 2022. Her name honours the TV host's family history; Louis is a common name in Andy's family, and Lucy's middle name, Eve, is a nod to Andy's mother, Evelyn. He describes Lucy as a "smart, funny sweetheart" who brings a "female energy" to their home. She is often called "Daddy's little girl" and enjoys one-on-one time with her father. At just 5 months old, little Lucy made her BravoCon debut in October 2022, where her dad happily spoke about fatherhood.

Andy Cohen opened up about parenthood

Andy Cohen described his kids, Ben and Lucy, as "biological siblings" and frequently shares glimpses of their life in New York City on social media. Andy has been open about the challenges and rewards of being a single gay parent. He frequently shares family traditions, such as holiday celebrations and weekend visits with the Anderson's family. Sharing his concerns regarding starting a family while growing up as a queer person, Andy told PEOPLE:

"Family means everything to me...When I was growing up, I just never thought it would be possible as a gay man to grow up and have a family. I'm so grateful to a wonderful surrogate that I'm working with."

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