Thursday February 4, 2010

ANDERSON Cooper wants to adopt a Haitian orphan.

According to American tabloid the National Enquirer, the CNN anchorman was so moved by the suffering from the earthquake in Haiti, that he and his boyfriend, Ben Maisani, are planning to give a home to a child in need.

Anderson, 42, flew to the devastated country shortly after the quake struck on Jan. 12.

The couple will reportedly raise the orphan in their recently purchased home, a former firehouse they’re renovating in New York’s West Village.

“The death and destruction in Haiti made Anderson realize what’s really important. He and Ben have decided to become dads,” a source said.

“Ben has been the best thing that’s ever happened to Anderson. They both feel they’re ready for a baby.”

And sources insist becoming a dad doesn’t mean Cooper will put his career on hold.

“It just means once they get their son, he won’t jump on a plane for every story,” said the friend.

“Plus Ben is totally capable of keeping things under control when Anderson is away.”

Glee star Kristin Chenoweth recently revealed she wants to adopt an orphan from Haiti.

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