History of Andy Cohen in Timeline

Andy Cohen is a prominent American radio and television personality. He is widely known as the host and executive producer of the popular "Real Housewives" franchise and Bravo's late-night talk show, "Watch What Happens Live!" Cohen also extends his broadcasting presence to radio, hosting a two-hour show on Sirius XM with John Hill, showcasing his versatile role in the entertainment industry.

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June 2, 1968: Andy Cohen Born

On June 2, 1968, Andrew Joseph Cohen, now known as Andy Cohen, was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He would later become a prominent figure in radio and television.

1986: Graduation from Clayton High School

In 1986, Andy Cohen graduated from Clayton High School before attending Boston University.

2000: Joins Trio Network

In 2000, Andy Cohen joined the television network Trio.

2004: Becomes Vice President at Bravo

In 2004, Andy Cohen became the vice president of original programming at Bravo after the network purchased Trio.

2009: 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 became a weeknight series.

2011: Hosts Miss USA 2011

In 2011, Andy Cohen hosted the Miss USA pageant.

May 2012: Publication of Most Talkative

In May 2012, Andy Cohen's autobiographical memoir, "Most Talkative (Henry Holt and Company)", 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 Miss Universe Hosting

On August 15, 2013, Andy Cohen declined to co-host the Miss Universe pageant in Russia, citing the country's anti-gay laws.

September 2013: The Andy Cohen Diaries Begins

In September 2013, the journal entries began that would form the basis for Andy Cohen's 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, a position where he was responsible for creating content and identifying talent. He continued as executive producer on Top Chef.

March 22, 2014: Portrays Zeus in Lady Gaga's Music Video

On March 22, 2014, Andy Cohen portrayed Zeus in Lady Gaga's music video for the song "G.U.Y.".

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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 New York Times Best Seller.

The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year

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March 2015: AC2 Tour Begins

In March 2015, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper began their national tour with their conversational stage show, AC2, starting 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. The channel features shows hosted by Cohen and others.

December 31, 2015: Hosts New Year's Eve Game Night

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.

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November 2016: Publishes Superficial: More Adventures From the Andy Cohen Diaries

In November 2016, Andy Cohen published "Superficial: More Adventures From the Andy Cohen Diaries", a sequel to The Andy Cohen Diaries, which became a Times Best Seller.

Superficial: More Adventures from the Andy Cohen Diaries

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January 2017: Hosting Love Connection Revival

In January 2017, Fox ordered a revival of Love Connection hosted by Andy Cohen.

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August 2017: Love Connection Renewed

In August 2017, Fox announced that it would renew Love Connection hosted by Andy Cohen for a second season.

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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.

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October 2018: AC2 Tour Reaches 50 Cities

By October 2018, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper's AC2 tour had reached over 50 cities.

December 2018: Announces He Will 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 with Anderson Cooper.

February 4, 2019: Birth of Son, Ben

On February 4, 2019, Andy Cohen's son, Ben, was born via surrogate.

April 16, 2022: Nene Leakes Files Lawsuit

On April 16, 2022, Nene Leakes, a Real Housewives star, filed a lawsuit against NBCUniversal, Bravo, production companies, and Andy Cohen, alleging violations of federal 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 Dismisses Lawsuit

On August 19, 2022, Nene Leakes dismissed the lawsuit filed against NBCUniversal, Bravo, production companies, and Andy Cohen.

March 2024: Bravo Investigation Finds Claims Against Cohen Unsubstantiated

In March 2024, an internal investigation by Bravo reportedly found that claims of harassment and misconduct made against Andy Cohen by co-stars and cast on his shows were "unsubstantiated".

November 2024: Leah McSweeney's Case Heard by Federal Judge

In November 2024, a federal judge heard a case brought by Real Housewives star Leah McSweeney against Andy Cohen.

2024: Supports Kamala Harris in US Presidential Election

In 2024, Andy Cohen supported Kamala Harris in the United States presidential election.

2024: Declares Himself a "Proud American Jew"

In 2024, following the October 7 attacks and subsequent Gaza war, Andy Cohen declared himself a "proud American Jew" and participated in a summit for Jewish influencers.