History of Andy Cohen in Timeline
Andy Cohen is a prominent American radio and television personality. He is best known as the host and executive producer of the widely successful "Real Housewives" franchise and the Bravo late-night talk show, "Watch What Happens Live!". Cohen also hosts a show on Sirius XM radio, showcasing his versatile media presence and influence in the entertainment industry. His work has made him a notable figure in pop culture and reality television.
2 hours ago : Andy Cohen Addresses Lisa Kudrow's 'RHOBH' Fakery Claims on WWHL, Sets Record Straight
Andy Cohen responded to Lisa Kudrow's suggestion that a 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' storyline was staged, clarifying the situation on WWHL and defending the show's authenticity and van drama of Real Housewives Italy.
1986: Graduation from Clayton High School
In 1986, Andy Cohen graduated from Clayton High School before going on to study at Boston University.
2000: Joins Trio Network
In 2000, Andy Cohen joined the television network Trio, marking a transition in his career after working at CBS News.
2004: Becomes VP at Bravo
In 2004, Andy Cohen became vice president of original programming at Bravo after the network purchased Trio.
2009: Starts Hosting Watch What Happens Live
In the summer of 2009, Andy Cohen began hosting Watch What Happens Live, a weekly midnight television talk show that later expanded into a weeknight series.
2011: Hosts Miss USA 2011
In 2011, Andy Cohen hosted the Miss USA pageant.
May 2012: Most Talkative Release
In May 2012, Andy Cohen's autobiographical memoir, Most Talkative, was released and became a New York Times Best Seller.
2012: Hosts Miss USA 2012
In 2012, Andy Cohen hosted the Miss USA pageant.
August 15, 2013: Declines to Host Miss Universe Pageant
On August 15, 2013, Andy Cohen declined to co-host the Miss Universe pageant in Russia due to the country's anti-gay laws.
September 2013: Begins Journal Entries for New Memoir
In September 2013, Andy Cohen began writing the journal entries that would form the basis for his second memoir, The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year.
2013: Cohen Leaves Executive Position at Bravo
In 2013, Andy Cohen left his position as Bravo's executive vice president of Development and Talent, a role where he created content and identified talent. During his time at Bravo, he served as executive producer on Top Chef. He also hosted Love Connection and was awarded a Primetime Emmy Award and five Peabody Awards.
March 22, 2014: Portrays Zeus in Lady Gaga Music Video
On March 22, 2014, Andy Cohen portrayed Zeus in Lady Gaga's music video for "G.U.Y."
November 2014: Publishes 'The Andy Cohen Diaries'
In November 2014, Andy Cohen published his second memoir, The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year, which became a Times Best Seller.
March 2015: AC2 National Tour Begins
In March 2015, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper began their national tour, AC2, a conversational stage show, opening in Boston.
September 14, 2015: SiriusXM Launches Radio Andy
On September 14, 2015, SiriusXM launched Radio Andy, a new radio channel curated by Andy Cohen, featuring shows hosted by Cohen and others, along with special broadcasts.
December 31, 2015: Hosts New Year's Eve Events
On December 31, 2015, Andy Cohen hosted a live edition of Hollywood Game Night and co-hosted New Year's Eve with Carson Daly for NBC.
November 2016: Superficial: More Adventures From the Andy Cohen Diaries Published
In November 2016, Andy Cohen's third memoir, Superficial: More Adventures From the Andy Cohen Diaries, was published and became a Times Best Seller.
January 2017: Fox Orders Love Connection Revival Hosted by Cohen
In January 2017, Fox ordered a revival of Love Connection hosted by Andy Cohen.
August 2017: Love Connection Renewed for Second Season
In August 2017, Fox announced that Love Connection, hosted by Andy Cohen, would be renewed for a second season.
March 2018: Guest Judge on RuPaul's Drag Race
In March 2018, Andy Cohen made an appearance as a guest judge on an episode of RuPaul's Drag Race.
December 2018: Announces Plans to Become a Father
In December 2018, Andy Cohen announced that he would become a father in 2019 with the help of a surrogate.
December 2018: Co-hosts CNN's New Year's Eve Coverage
Since December 2018, Andy Cohen has co-hosted CNN's New Year's Eve coverage alongside Anderson Cooper.
February 4, 2019: Birth of Son, Ben
On February 4, 2019, Andy Cohen's son, Ben, was born.
April 16, 2022: NeNe Leakes Files Lawsuit
On April 16, 2022, Nene Leakes filed a lawsuit against NBCUniversal, Bravo, production companies, and Andy Cohen, alleging violation of employment and anti-discrimination laws.
April 29, 2022: Birth of Daughter, Lucy
On April 29, 2022, Andy Cohen's daughter, Lucy, was born.
August 19, 2022: Nene Leakes Drops Lawsuit
On August 19, 2022, Nene Leakes dismissed her lawsuit against NBCUniversal, Bravo, production companies, and Andy Cohen.
March 2024: Bravo Internal Investigation Finds Claims Against Cohen "Unsubstantiated"
In March 2024, an internal investigation by Bravo found that claims of harassment and misconduct made against Andy Cohen by co-stars and cast on his shows were "unsubstantiated."
November 2024: McSweeney Case Heard by District Judge
In November 2024, U.S. district judge Lewis J. Liman heard a case brought by Leah McSweeney against Andy Cohen, other producers, Bravo, and NBCUniversal.
2024: Participates in Jewish Influencer Summit
In 2024, Andy Cohen declared himself a "proud American Jew" and participated in a two-day summit for Jewish influencers.
2024: Cohen Supported Kamala Harris in US presidential election
In 2024, Andy Cohen supported Kamala Harris in the United States presidential election.
March 2025: Portion of McSweeney Case Dismissed Against Cohen
In March 2025, Judge Liman dismissed the portion of Leah McSweeney's case brought against Andy Cohen and three other producers while allowing three civil counts against the network to proceed.
May 2025: McSweeney Files Amended Lawsuit Against Cohen
In May 2025, Leah McSweeney filed an amended lawsuit against Andy Cohen, accusing him of orchestrating a coordinated campaign to discredit her.
December 2025: Public Service Announcements on MTA's NYC Subway
In December 2025, Andy Cohen did public service announcements on MTA's New York City Transit's subway system.
2026: AC2 Tour Resumes
In early 2026, the AC2 tour featuring Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper is scheduled to resume with stops in various cities.
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