Celebrity Biographies
Biography of Benjamin Maisani
| Date of Birth: | 1973, January-27 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 47 years |
| Nation of birth: | France |
| birth name | Benjamin Maisani |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | corsica |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | ENTREPRENEUR |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| subject with | Anderson Cooper (2009) |
French businessman, Benjamin Maisani, is best known as the boyfriend of a renowned American journalist, Anderson Cooper. Cooper is the lead anchor of the CNN news program Anderson Cooper 360°. The couple separated in 2018 but continue to live as a family. Maisani’s work experience as a bar owner has also earned him some popularity and fame. In one of the interviews, he mentioned that he likes to keep a low profile.
Early life and education of Benjamin Maisani
Benjamin Maisani was born on January 27, 1973, in Corsica, France. He belongs to Caucasian ethnicity and has French and American nationality. His birth sign is Aquarius.
Maisani moved to New York City to study film. Subsequently, he joined Hunter College in Manhattan, New York.
Benjamin Maisani’s career
Benjamin Maisani began his career working at the Morgan Library on Madison Avenue. Due to low pay, he ended up taking a job at Barracuda in Chelsea. He later continued to work at the bar as the job was beneficial to him.
Maisani used to work as a bartender but now owns three restaurants in New York City. He opened his first gay bar, Eastern block at 505 E 6th St and later Maisani opened his next venture at 40 Avenue C and called it Bedlam Bar & Lounge.
In 2013, Maisani opened his third bar, Atlas Social Club at 753 9th Ave, New York. He has also owned Sugarland Nightclub in Brooklyn. However, for some personal reason, the bar closed in 2014.
Benjamin Maisani Net Worth and Salary
A French businessman, Benjamin Maisani’s estimated net worth is around $4 million. He must have made a decent amount of money from his four-bar clubs.
As the average salary for the US nightclub owner is over $100,000, and Maisani’s salary also falls around this figure.
In 2009, Maisani and her boyfriend, Anderson Cooper bought a $4.3 million home in Greenwich Village.
Furthermore, the duo owns several other houses which also includes a mansion in Connecticut that is estimated to be between $5 million and $9 million. His partner has a boardwalk in the Hamptons that cost $1.7 million.
Benjamin Maisani’s personal life
Benjamin Maisani is openly gay and is dating a famous American journalist and author, Anderson Cooper. The couple started dating since February 2009 and have been in a relationship for six years.
The couple is seen together at many media events. They were seen at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Enduring Vision Benefit 2015, which was hosted at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
They are living a happy life in their new Greenwich mansion. They always seem to support each other and share a bond strong as a storm.
There are many speculations about their wedding news. However, no official confirmation has been received from either side. The couple broke off their relationship in March 2018. Despite the breakup, they still live as a family.