Anderson Cooper speaks about parenthood in a new interview with People for its first-ever “Pride” issue. The 53-year-old, who is co-parenting with former partner Benjamin Maisani, 47, tells the mag of being a dad to baby Wyatt Morgan: “When I was 12 years old and knew I was gay and thought about my life, it always upset me because I thought, I will never be able to have a kid. “This is a dream come true.” RELATED: Anderson Cooper Talks Becoming A Dad, That Loopy Interview With Vegas Mayor & More In Howard Stern Interview “It feels like my life has actually begun,” the host continues. “And I sort of wonder, What was I waiting for?