Celebrate the news anchor’s milestone with a trip down memory lane
Happy Birthday, Anderson!
Born in New York City on June 3, 1967, Anderson Cooper celebrates his 50th birthday today.
It wasnt until after college when he pursued a career as a journalist.
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In honor of Coopers 50th birthday, see 50 photos of the news anchor through the years, ahead.
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Anderson Cooper with mom Gloria Vanderbilt in 2016.Roy Rochlin/FilmMagic
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