This past April, Cooper became a first-time dad with the birth of his son, Wyatt Morgan, via a surrogate. The baby's first name is in memory of Cooper's father, and Morgan is a family name on the Vanderbilt side. "As a gay kid, I never thought it would be possible to have a child, and I'm grateful to those who have paved the way," he posted on Instagram, adding that while he wishes his parents and brother could see Wyatt in person, he believes they are "happy to know that their love is alive in me and Wyatt, and that our family continues." (Cooper shares parenting duties with his ex-partner, per Today).
In September, Cooper posted another adorable Instagram photo of himself and Wyatt, not quite five months, smiling for the camera. "He loves being read to and so far Dr. Seuss is his favorite, particularly One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish," Cooper posted. "Ok, that's my favorite, but he does seem to like it a lot."
