Hey there! Andy Cohen took a moment to reflect on his incredible journey as a father, marking his son Benjamin's first birthday on February 4. The star of Watch What Happens Live shared a touching photo from Ben's special day along with a heartfelt message that truly captures the magic of parenthood.
In a deeply personal Instagram post, Andy, now 51, reminisced about the night Ben entered his life. "One year ago tonight, I sat alone in a hospital room with my newborn son, pondering our future," he wrote. "At that time, I couldn't even imagine how his smile would light up my days, the pure joy each new milestone would bring, or just how wonderful a little boy he would grow up to be."
Looking Back on a Year Full of Love
View this post on InstagramOne year ago tonight, I sat alone in a hospital room with my newborn son pondering our future. I didn’t know then how his smile would brighten my day, what simple joy each new progression of his growth would bring, and most of all what a lovely boy he would become. I am so grateful to my surrogate in California who made this all possible, and for every day of our first year… and can’t wait for the next. Happy Birthday sweet little Ben. (📸: John Mayer) #dada
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Andy took the time to express his gratitude toward the incredible woman who helped make his dream of becoming a father a reality. "I am so grateful to my surrogate in California, who made this all possible," he gushed. "And for every day of our first year together, I couldn't be more thankful. Here's to many more adventures ahead. Happy Birthday, my sweet little Ben!"
A Special Moment Captured by John Mayer
The photo Andy shared, taken by none other than his close friend John Mayer, showcases a tender moment just after Ben's arrival. It’s clear that this picture holds immense significance for Andy, capturing the beginning of their father-son bond. Thousands of Andy's fans flooded the comments section to wish Ben a happy birthday, but it was the heartfelt messages from his celebrity friends that truly stood out.
Kelly Ripa chimed in with, "Feels like yesterday," alongside two heart emojis, while Bob Saget added, "Best image I’ve seen tonight." Donny Osmond also weighed in, writing, "There really is nothing sweeter. Happy birthday, Ben!"
Andy's Journey to Parenthood
From the moment Andy welcomed Ben into his life, fans have been captivated by their father-son bond. The Andy Cohen Diaries author first revealed his plans for parenthood during an episode of his hit Bravo show in December 2017. "I've always tried to be as transparent as possible about my life," he explained. "I overshare, and I expect everyone around me to do the same. Tonight, I want you to be the first to know that after many years of careful deliberation, a fair amount of prayers, and the benefit of science, if all goes according to plan, in about six weeks, I'm going to become a father, thanks to a wonderful surrogate who is carrying my future."
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Now that Andy has fully embraced fatherhood, fans can't help but wonder if another child might be in the cards. While the idea of expanding his family might appeal to many, Andy revealed in September 2019 that he's taking things one step at a time. "It's on my mind, but nothing's in the oven right now," he joked to Closer Weekly.
