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Anderson Cooper Through The Years: Photos of The CNN Anchor

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December 31, 2025 3:16PM EST
Anderson Cooper Through The Years: Photos of The CNN Anchor
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Anderson has been delivering the news for years. See pictures of the CNN anchor, television and journalist here!

Anderson Cooper, born in New York, New York on June, 3, 1967, is the son of railroad heiress, Gloria Vanderbilt. He suffered a great deal of tragedy in his life, with his father dying at the age of 50, and his brother dying of suicide in 1988. Anderson is the host of CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360, and the daytime talk show, Anderson.

The media personality publicly came out as gay in 2012. He welcomed son Wyatt Morgan Cooper by a surrogate on April 27, 2020. His second son Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper, who Anderson is raising with his “best friend and former partner” Benjamin Maisani.

Keep scrolling to see photos of the famous journalist over the years!

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Anderson Cooper: From His Young Days & On

Anderson Cooper: From His Young Days & On
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Anderson Cooper, born in New York, New York on June, 3, 1967, is the son of railroad heiress, Gloria Vanderbilt. He has suffered a great deal of tragedy in his life, with his father dying at the age of 50, and his brother killing himself in 1988, after jumping off the 14th floor terrace of his mom’s NYC apartment. Anderson is the host of CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360, and the daytime talk show, Anderson.

The openly gay media personality came out publicly in 2012. He welcomed son Wyatt Morgan Cooper by a surrogate on April 27, 2020. His second son Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper, who Anderson is raising with his ‘best friend and former partner’ Benjamin Maisani. 

Here, Anderson Cooper is all smiles at the Turner Upfront Presentations in New York on May 17, 2017. He looked classic in a black suit and matching tie.

 

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Anderson Cooper In 2001

Anderson Cooper In 2001
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Anderson Cooper appears in New York on May 15, 2001. He was all smiles.

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Anderson Cooper In 2004

Anderson Cooper In 2004
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Anderson Cooper shows up for ‘The Late Show’ in New York in 2004. He wore a navy suit and a maroon tie, while squinting his eyes at the cameras.

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Anderson Cooper In 2006

Anderson Cooper In 2006
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Anderson Cooper strikes a pose while arriving for ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ in New York on Jul. 10, 2006. He looked rather stylish in his purple tie.

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Anderson Cooper In 2008

Anderson Cooper In 2008
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Anderson Cooper attends the Action Against Hunger Benefit Gala at New York’s Capitale restaurant on Dec. 1, 2008. The global humanitarian organisation Action Against Hunger honoured Anderson at its 9th annual Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award for bringing some of the most glaring humanitarian tragedies into focus for the American public and for his ongoing coverage of key global issues.

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Anderson Cooper In 2009

Anderson Cooper In 2009
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Anderson Cooper attends ‘CNN Heroes an All Star Tribute’ at LA’s Kodak Theatre on Nov. 21, 2009. He was ready to pay tribute to brave citizens around the world.

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Anderson Cooper In 2012

Anderson Cooper In 2012
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Anderson Cooper looks slick at Vanity Fair’s celebration of the 84th Annual Academy Awards on Fbe. 26, 2012. His black and white look was sharp.

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Anderson Cooper In 2013

Anderson Cooper In 2013
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Anderson Cooper accepts the Vito Russo Award at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Marriott Marquis on in New York in 2013. Madonna presented him with the honor.

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Anderson Cooper In 2015

Anderson Cooper In 2015
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Anderson Cooper shows up for ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on Jan. 13, 2015. He held his glasses in his hand.

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Anderson Cooper In 2016

Anderson Cooper In 2016
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U.S. President Barack Obama listens to a question during a live town hall event at George Mason University with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Jan. 7, 2016. The question was about reducing gun violence in America.

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Anderson Cooper In 2019

Anderson Cooper In 2019
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Anderson Cooper attends the WarnerMedia Upfront Presentation on May 15, 2019. He looked ready to go.

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Anderson Cooper In 2021

Anderson Cooper In 2021
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Anderson Cooper dons a black suit with a punchy purple shirt during the 15th Annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute on Dec. 12, 2021. He had glasses on and smiled softly.

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