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  3. 50 Photos of Anderson Cooper For His 50th Birthday

50 Photos of Anderson Cooper For His 50th Birthday

Celebrate the news anchor's milestone with a trip down memory lane
By Cristina Everett June 03, 2017 at 10:00 AM EDT
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Happy Birthday, Anderson!

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Born in New York City on June 3, 1967, Anderson Cooper celebrates his 50th birthday today. The journalist got a very early start at being in front of the cameras, having appeared in Harper’s Bazaar as a baby and on the Tonight Show at age 3. It wasn’t until after college when he pursued a career as a journalist. First starting with Channel One, then moving on to ABC News, World News Now, and eventually CNN. In honor of Cooper’s 50th birthday, see 50 photos of the news anchor through the years, ahead.

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Circa 1969

Cooper Family Portrait
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Anderson (left) with mom Gloria Vanderbilt and brother Carter Vanderbilt Cooper in their Southampton home

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March 30, 1972

Cooper Family Portrait
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Anderson (second from right) with father Wyatt Emory Cooper, brother Carter, and mom Gloria Vanderbilt

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1972

Storytime At The Cooper-Vanderbilt's
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Gloria Vanderbilt reading to her two sons, Carter and Anderson, on a bed in their Southampton home

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Gallery Event at Museum of Modern Art
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Carter Cooper, Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt

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March 1976

Gloria Vanderbilt And Her Sons
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Gloria Vanderbilt with sons Anderson and Carter at their apartment in the UN Towers in New York

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March 1976

Gloria Vanderbilt And Her Sons
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Gloria Vanderbilt with Anderson and Carter Cooper in their New York apartment

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Circa 1980

Gloria Vanderbilt and sons Anderson Cooper & Carter Cooper
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Gloria Vanderbilt and sons Anderson and Carter in New York City

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1999

WORLD NEWS NOW, Anderson Cooper and Alison Stewart broadcast from the set, airing overnight on ABC
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Anderson Cooper and Alison Stewart behind the desk at ABC

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October 10, 2001

The Shape of Things Opening Night
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Anderson arrives at the opening night of Neil LaBute's play The Shape of Things in New York City

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2001

MOLE, THE. Host Anderson Cooper (top step), leading contestants Henry, Kathryn, & Kate. 2001.
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Anderson serving as host of The Mole

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August 18, 2002

Opening Night of 'The Boys From Syracuse' - August 18, 2002
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Anderson at the opening night of The Boys From Syracuse in New York City

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January 16, 2003  

HRTS Newsmakers Luncheon Explores Reality Television Shows
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Anderson speaks at the Hollywood Radio and Television Society's Newsmakers Luncheon in Beverly Hills

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February 6, 2004

Nautica - Fall 2004 - Front Row
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Anderson attending the Nautica fashion show during New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park

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February 8, 2004

Row and Backstage
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Anderson Cooper at the Diane Von Furstenburg show during New York Fashion Week

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February 29, 2004

2004 Vanity Fair Oscar Party - Arrivals
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Anderson attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Mortons Restaurant in Hollywood

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June 9, 2004

The State Funeral of Former President Ronald Reagan
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Anderson reporting from where mourners lined up outside the US Capitol to pay respects to President Ronald Reagan

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September 9, 2004

Tiffany's "Silver Jewelry" Party
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Anderson and mom Gloria Vanderbilt at a Tiffany's party in New York

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November 19, 2005

The Comedy Festival - Honoring: Jerry Seinfeld - Green Room
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Robert Klein, Jerry Seinfeld, Anderson, and Chris Rock

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April 11, 2006

2006/2007 TBS and TNT UpFront - Show
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Anderson at Madison Square Garden in New York City

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September 25, 2006

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Anderson at the 27th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards

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February 25, 2007

2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted by Graydon Carter - Red Carpet
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Anderson attedning the Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter

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December 6, 2007

CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, a Live Global Broadcast Honoring Everyday Heroes - Show
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Anderson with Christiane Amanpour during CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute

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April 28, 2008

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Anderson attending the 60th Annual Parsons Benefit and Fashion Show in New York City

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May 28, 2008

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Anderson and Elmo hosting the 6th Annual Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala at Cipriani's 42nd St. in New York City

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September 7, 2008 

Diane Von Furstenberg - Front Row - Spring 09 MBFW
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Anderson attending the Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2009 fashion show during New York Fashion Week

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October 13, 2008

Time Warner Political Conference 2008 - Day 1
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Anderson and comedian Lewis Black speak at Time Warner's Political Conference in New York City

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November 22, 2008

Second Annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" - Arrivals
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Anderson at the Second Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute in Hollywood

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November 21, 2009

2009 CNN Heroes Awards - Show
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Anderson onstage at the CNN Heroes Awards in Hollywood

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December 31, 2010 

New Year's Eve 2011 With Carson Daly
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Anderson at the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square

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February 27, 2011

2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter - Arrivals
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Anderson arriving at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood

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March 6, 2011

2011 Krewe Of Endymion Parade
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Anderson serves as Endymion grand marshal in the Krewe Of Endymion parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

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September 14, 2011

Anderson Cooper Unveils His Wax Figure At Madame Tussauds
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Anderson unveiling his wax figure at Madame Tussauds in New York City

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February 12, 2012

Diane Von Furstenberg - Front Row & Backstage - Fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
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Anderson and Diane Von Furstenberg at the designer's Fall 2012 fashion show during New York Fashion Week

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 October 2, 2012

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - Season 4
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Anderson paying a visit to the set of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

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December 2, 2012

CNN Heroes: An All Star Tribute - Show
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Anderson speaking onstage at the CNN Heroes: An All Star Tribute in Los Angeles

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March 16, 2013

Backstage - 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
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Anderson with Madonna at the the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City

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January 10, 2014

CNN Worldwide All-Star 2014 Winter TCA Party
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Anderson attending the CNN Worldwide All-Star Winter TCA Party in Pasadena, Calif.

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December 22, 2014

Watch What Happens Live - Season 11
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Anderson with Kelly Ripa on the set of Bravo's What What Happens Live

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August 11, 2015

Late Night with Seth Meyers - Season 2
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Anderson during an interview with host Seth Meyers on Late Night

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November 2, 2015

14th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation An Enduring Vision Benefit
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Anderson and Benjamin Maisani attending the Elton John AIDS Foundation's An Enduring Vision Benefit at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City

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November 17, 2015

CNN Heroes 2015 - Show
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Anderson speaking on stage during CNN Heroes at the American Museum of Natural History

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January 7, 2016 

President Discusses Executive Action On Guns
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Anderson and President Obama discussing reducing gun violence while at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia

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January 26, 2016

Anderson Cooper Speaks At The Norfolk Forum 2015-2016
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Anderson speaking to the Norfolk Forum at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Virginia

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March 6, 2016

Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate In Flint
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Anderson as debate moderator during the CNN Democratic Presidential Primary Debate in Flint, Mich.

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April 4, 2016

"Nothing Left Unsaid" New York Premiere
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Anderson and mom Gloria Vanderbilt attending the Nothing Left Unsaid premiere in New York City

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October 9, 2016

Candidates Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump Hold Second Presidential Debate At Washington University
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Anderson looking on as ABC moderator Martha Raddatz speaks during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St Louis, Miss.

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December 31, 2016 

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Anderson and Kathy Griffin hosting New Year's Eve Live on CNN in Times Square

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January 13, 2017

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Anderson visiting SiriusXM Studios in New York City

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March 6, 2017 

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