Andrew Rannells says his brief Anderson Cooper romance inspired a 'Girls' storyline shaping Elijah's arc on the HBO series ...

Girls star Andrew Rannells has confirmed that he dated CNN anchor Anderson Cooper about 20 years ago. The 47-year-old actor said his relationship with Cooper inspired the romance between his Girls ...

The 'Girls' actor said he had "a very brief relationship" with the news anchor ...

The actor says he dated the broadcast journalist when he was 25.

Anderson Cooper has been one of the most recognizable faces on CNN since 2001. And, until February 2026, Anderson was also an integral part of CBS News' "60 Minutes," but sometimes he makes the news ...

Actor Andrew Rannells is pulling back the curtain on a 22-year-old secret: How his short-lived romance with CNN's Anderson Cooper served as the inspiration for his character's relationship in seasons ...

Andrew Rannells confirmed he had a "very brief relationship" with Anderson Cooper over 20 years ago. The actor made the revelation during a recent episode of Daily Beast's "Obsessed: The Podcast," ...

During a recent episode of The Daily Beast’s “Obsessed” podcast, the “Girls” star — who played Elijah Krantz, Hannah’s gay ex ...