History of Andy Cohen in Timeline
Andy Cohen is a prominent American figure in radio and television. He's best known as the host and executive producer of the popular 'Real Housewives' franchise. Cohen also hosts 'Watch What Happens Live,' a late-night talk show on Bravo. Additionally, he co-hosts a show on Sirius XM radio, showcasing his diverse presence in the entertainment industry.
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June 2, 1968: Andy Cohen's Birth
On June 2, 1968, Andrew Joseph Cohen, now known as Andy Cohen, was born in the United States.
1986: Graduation from Clayton High School
In 1986, Andy Cohen graduated from Clayton High School.
2000: Joined Trio Network
In 2000, Andy Cohen joined the television network Trio.
2004: Became VP at Bravo
In 2004, Andy Cohen became vice president of original programming at Bravo, following the network's purchase of Trio.
2009: Began 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.
May 2012: Release of Most Talkative
In May 2012, Andy Cohen's autobiographical memoir, 'Most Talkative by Henry Holt and Company', was released and became a New York Times Best Seller.
August 15, 2013: Declined Miss Universe Hosting
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: The Andy Cohen Diaries Journal Entries Began
In September 2013, Andy Cohen began the journal entries that would form the basis of his second memoir, 'The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year'.
2013: Departure from Bravo Executive Role
In 2013, Andy Cohen stepped down from his role as Bravo's executive vice president of Development and Talent.
March 22, 2014: Portrayed Zeus in Lady Gaga's Music Video
On March 22, 2014, Andy Cohen portrayed Zeus in Lady Gaga's music video for "G.U.Y.".
November 2014: Publication of 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 Tour Launch
In March 2015, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper began their national conversational stage show tour, AC2, opening in Boston.
September 14, 2015: Launch of Radio Andy on SiriusXM
On September 14, 2015, SiriusXM launched 'Radio Andy', a new radio channel curated by Andy Cohen.
December 31, 2015: Hosted New Year's Eve Game Night and New Year's Eve with Carson Daly
On December 31, 2015, Andy Cohen hosted a one-off live edition of Hollywood Game Night (New Year's Eve Game Night), and co-hosted New Year's Eve with Carson Daly for NBC.
November 2016: Superficial 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 Ordered Love Connection Revival
In January 2017, Fox ordered a revival of 'Love Connection' hosted by Andy Cohen.
August 2017: Fox Renewed Love Connection for a Second Season
In August 2017, Fox announced that it would renew 'Love Connection' for a second season, hosted by Andy Cohen.
March 2018: Guest Judge on RuPaul's Drag Race
In March 2018, Andy Cohen made an appearance as a guest judge in an episode of the VH1 reality-television series 'RuPaul's Drag Race'.
December 2018: Announced He Would 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: Began Co-hosting CNN's New Year's Eve Coverage
Since December 2018, Andy Cohen has co-hosted CNN's New Year's Eve coverage with 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 Filed Lawsuit
On April 16, 2022, Nene Leakes filed a federal lawsuit against NBCUniversal, Bravo, production companies, and Andy Cohen, alleging violations 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 Dismissed Lawsuit
On August 19, 2022, Nene Leakes dismissed the federal lawsuit she had filed against NBCUniversal, Bravo, production companies, and Andy Cohen.
March 2024: Bravo Investigation Findings
In March 2024, an internal investigation by Bravo reportedly found 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 Judge Liman
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: Participated in Jewish Influencers Summit
In 2024, Andy Cohen declared himself a "proud American Jew" and participated in a two-day summit for Jewish influencers.
2024: Supported Kamala Harris in Presidential Election
In 2024, Andy Cohen supported Kamala Harris in the United States presidential election.
March 2025: Portion of McSweeney Case Dismissed
In March 2025, Judge Liman dismissed the portion of the case brought by Leah McSweeney against Andy Cohen and three other producers, while allowing three civil counts against the network to proceed.
May 2025: McSweeney Filed Amended Lawsuit
In May 2025, Leah McSweeney filed an amended lawsuit against Andy Cohen, accusing him of orchestrating a coordinated campaign to discredit her.
December 2025: PSA on MTA's New York City Transit's Subway System
In December 2025, Andy Cohen did public service announcements on MTA's New York City Transit's subway system.
2026: Next Set of AC2 Tour Stops Scheduled
In early 2026, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper have scheduled the next set of tour stops for their conversational stage show, AC2.
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