Andy Cohen Shares Rare Insight Into Boyfriend's Bond With Kids
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Andy Cohen is loving what he's watching happen at home.
Nearly five months after going public with his romance with businessman Kevin Sobieski, the Watch What Happens Live host shed light on his boyfriend’s bond with his kids Ben, 7, and Lucy, 4.
“Just watching them gather information, they're so smart,” Cohen shared during the “Ask Andy” panel at Bravo Fan Fest Oct. 24 when asked how his kids warm his heart. “I have to say, watching them react to my boyfriend has been this incredible journey for us as a family.”
After revealing his romance with Sobieski in June, the Bravo mainstay confirmed he had introduced his boyfriend to his kids, but shared the couple didn’t rush the process.
“He loves my children,” Cohen explained on the June 8 episode of his SiriusXM radio show Andy Cohen Live, “and they love him and I love him.”
“We have been so slow and deliberate and methodical about getting to know each other and introducing him to the kids,” he continued, “and just entering him into the equation of my family so slowly.”
And while Cohen and Sobieski hard-launched their romance on Instagram in July, the 58-year-old shared they met a year prior at a Fourth of July party.
“It was 11 months ago and I saw him from across the party,” he recalled on his show. "I almost didn't go and I dragged myself out. I never get invited to gay parties in the Hamptons anymore. I was like, 'You know what? Let me just go.’”
But after seeing Sobieski, he realized, “I got to talk to this guy. Who is this guy?”
And the pair hit it off. After all, Cohen shared that he and Sobieski “talked all night.”
Looking back, the TV personality emphasized that he knew there would be a sign when he met someone special.
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“People have asked me for a long time, 'When are you going to get a boyfriend? Why don't you have a boyfriend?” Cohen shared. “And I have always said, 'I will know when I meet the person.’”
“It's always been a feeling for me,” he added, “and I am really happy to say that I met the person you guys.”
And Cohen believes his connection with Sobieski was written in the stars.
“I think definitely things happen at the right time and I don’t know that I was in a place to receive him until I did,” he told E! News in August, “and I’m so happy that I did.”
As his boyfriend's bond with his family continues to grow, read on for more of Cohen's sweet moments with his kids...
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New York Institutions
A fireman, a ball player and a fairy princess cross the street on Halloween in 2024.
Andy Cohen/Instagram
Age Is But a Number
"Lucy is Two! It is so exciting getting to know my daughter; she’s a smart, funny sweetheart who surprises me every day," Andy wrote in a sweet birthday tribute April 29, 2024. "And the female energy Lucy is shining all over this house is welcome and needed! It’s getting really fun over here!"
He continued, "Marking time through the filter of my children’s growth is blowing my mind at this later stage of my life. Everything feels on double-time but it’s also, as @hodakotb says, right on time."
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Up on the Roof
Andy and Ben had a bird's-eye view of the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Bring Your Daughter to BravoCon
"Bring your Daughter to #BravoCon Day!" Andy posted on Instagram in October 2022.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Sweet As Pie
"She is so bright-eyed & sweet as [pie emoji]," Andy wrote on Instagram in September 2022.
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Summer Baby
Andy shared this photo of Lucy in August 2022.
A Family of Three
Andy shared this sweet snapshot of him and his two children in July.
Sibling Bonding
It didn't take long for Benjamin to embrace the role of big bro.
Big Brother Benjamin
Andy announced the birth of his second child, a daughter named Lucy Eve Cohen, born via surrogate in April.
Taking Over the Family Business
Ben and Anderson Cooper's son Wyatt are clearly destined to follow in their fathers' footsteps.
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Benjamin Is 3!
Benjamin joins his dad for his star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 4, 2022, his third birthday.
Benjamin & John Mayer
The musician, who helped induct Andy to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, hangs out with the star's son at the ceremony.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Benjamin & Pee Paw
In September 2021, Andy shared on Instagram this photo of Mark Consuelos with his son, revealing that he calls him "Pee Paw."
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Benjamin & Mee Maw
In September 2021, Andy shared this photo of Kelly Ripa with his son, revealing that he calls her "Mee Maw."
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Happy Father's Day 2021
Andy and his son celebrate Father's Day.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Halloween 2020
Andy appears with his son outside a fire station for Halloween 2020.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Beach Baby
Andy and his son relax on a beach in September 2020.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Beach Time
Andy and his son visit a beach in August 2020.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
May the Force Be With You
Andy and his son engage in an epic lightsaber battle in June 2020.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Twinning!
Andy and his son wear matching outfits in May 2020.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Super Selfie
Andy poses with his son in October 2019.
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First Birthday as a Dad
Cohen poses for a cute selfie with his son on his 51st birthday.
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Flying the Coop
It's Uncle Anderson Cooper again!
Easter Bunnies
Baby Benjamin celebrated his first Easter in cute pajamas snuggling up to his proud papa, Andy Cohen.
Spring Baby
As soon as spring hit in NYC, the Cohen men were out and ready to soak up the sun.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Play Ball!
Benjamin was excited about MLB Opening Day in St. Louis as he showcased his Cardinals pride, a gift from team pitcher Michael Wacha, who Cohen named his dog after.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Guess Who?
Benjamin met Mark Consuelos in early 2019 and we are forever jealous.
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King Ben
"Ben is ready for the #RHOA finale in his King-wear, gift from @porsha4real! What a trip! #KingBen," Cohen wrote on Instagram.
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Who's That?
"The 40-Day-Old Virgin," Cohen captioned this adorable snap on Instagram.
Instagram / Andy Cohen
Future Tonight Show Guest
Benjamin has already met Jimmy Fallon so clearly he'll be appearing on The Tonight Show in no time.
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