Benito Skinner Joins Cosmo's 'Blind Date' Video Series About Dating
Benito Skinner is a hot commodity these days, in part thanks to his new Prime Video series Overcompensating, which he wrote, created, produced, and starred in. But amid all the mayhem that being a multi-hyphenated icon surely yields, it sounds like Benito still has time to tend to his dating life.
No, I'm not referring to Benito's relationship with his partner of nearly 10 years, Terrence O'Connor. I'm talking about his dinner get-together on the latest episode of Blind Date, a video series with none other than Cosmopolitan's editor-in-chief, Willa Bennett. Even though dear Benito was about 32 minutes late (we were counting), he proved to be quite the charming guest. The sparks flew!
Throughout their meal, Willa and Benito dove into all things dating and relationships— including Benito's stance on monogamy and the reason he had to dump someone via text once.
Some might consider it rude to bring up your long-term relationship on a first date, but regardless, Benito shared where he and Terrence stand in the whole proposal convo...and which A-list actor hit on him (by his interpretation).
Watch the full episode above and enjoy!
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