Andy Cohen is the proud father of baby Benjamin Allen Cohen. The 50 year old Watch what happens live host, took to his instagram page to share the wonderful news. The man is clearly speechless. It was love at first sight.
Introducing, Benjamin Allen Cohen
WOW! This is my son, Benjamin Allen Cohen. He is 9 lbs 2 ounces !!ā he wrote on Instagram along with a black and white photo. ā20 inches !! Born at 6:35 pm, PT He is named after my grandfather Ben Allen. Iām in love. And speechless. And eternally grateful to an incredible surrogate. And Iām a dad. Wow
Andy Cohen
The popular TV host has been dropping a few cues about his babyās arrival. The first cue he dropped was on his show, on December 20, 2018.
Iāve always tried to be as transparent as possible about my life. I overshare and I expect everyone around me to do the same and tonight I want you to be the first to know that after many years of careful deliberation, fair amount of prayers and the benefit of science, if all goes according to plan, in about six weeksā time, Iām going to become a father thanks to a wonderful surrogate who is carrying my future,
Andy Cohen
Struggles in having a family
While having a family was something Andy always hoped for, though it seems, family life took some time to come to him. At 50 years of age, Cohen finally welcomed his much awaited son, Benjamin Allen. He was born on sixth February this year and his dad couldnāt be any more proud and happy than he is today. Speaking of how he has always desired a family, Andy said:
Family means everything to me and having one of my own is something Iāve wanted in my heart for my entire life. And while it has taken me longer than most to get there, I cannot wait for what I envision will be my most rewarding chapter yet
Andy Cohen
First hints of Cohenās new family addition came on the CNN New Yearās Eve segment. Andy Cohen was the co-host alongside Anderson Cooper. On the show, a visibly excited Andy announced that heās expecting a baby boy. He said: āThis is the biggest year for me,. Itās a boy. I gotta tell you I cannot wait to meet this boy.ā
Andyās star-studded Baby Shower
Post this, Andy took the limelight again with his fun-filled baby shower, which he hosted in January this year. His eye-catching celebrations took place at Los Angeles, drawing a good amount of stars from the show Real Housewives.
Courtesy : Bravo TVThe celebrity list in attendance at Cohenās baby shower included the likes of Kyle Rihards, NeNe Links, Ramona Singer and Teresa Giudice; who apparently hosted the event at the Palm restaurant. Cohenās baby showerās theme was based on Lady Gagaās debut movie, A Star Is Born.
And rightly so, little Benjamin is definitely the star of his daddyās life. A long time wish and dream, finally came true for Andy Cohen. We canāt wait to see more of the father-sonās beautiful journey ahead.
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