Anderson Cooper surprised fans with a fresh new look while taking time off from work. The CNN anchor shared a candid photo that quickly stirred mixed reactions online. On August 7, 2025, Anderson Cooper took to his Instagram Story to reveal a new look. Rather than his usual clean-shaven appearance, the broadcast journalist appeared with a scruffy gray beard and moustache. The CNN news journalist was seen smiling while sitting in a car, wearing a dark New York cap and a matching golf T-shirt. Cooper had his glasses on and captioned the post to note that he was heading back to work soon after a hiatus, asking, "Shave or keep?" Fans rushed to share their opinions, with one person writing, "It makes him look old." Another critic laughed and stated, "Shave, we don't need another Wolf Blitzer."

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