Andy Cohen Shares a Throwback Video From His Days at College
The WWHL host recently posted an "awkward" video from his college years just as he was beginning his career.
It’s been over a decade since Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen began airing, and in that time, host Andy Cohen has interviewed some of the biggest names in the world. On the interactive talk show, nothing is off limits, as viewers have seen through the years, from guests taking shots on a shotski to Real Housewives making surprise appearances. There truly is never a dull moment in the Bravo Clubhouse.
But did you know Andy has been preparing for this dream job since college? Find out all the details on how he got started in broadcasting below.
Andy Cohen’s shares an “awkward” throwback video from college
On October 5, Andy posted a throwback video showcasing his early days in journalism school. The clip featured the young journalist delivering a recap of noteworthy sports updates from that period.
“Fumbling through a sportscast at Boston U a [long] time ago,” Andy captioned the Instagram video. “After an awkward start, I KINDA catch my groove… though I’m desperate for a teleprompter.
Despite playfully mocking his younger self, the two-minute video demonstrated that Andy was destined to be on television. Don
In his caption, Andy also took the time to reminisce on his hair, which was slicked back at the time, writing, “Also – how about my hairline!”
Where did Andy Cohen go to college?
Andy graduated from Boston University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in broadcast journalism.
When did Andy Cohen start on WWHL?
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen first premiered on Bravo on July 16, 2009.
The show is currently on Season 20 and episodes continue to air weekly on Bravo on Sunday through Thursday.
New episodes can be streamed on Peacock the day after they air. The late-night talk show is also available on BravoTV.com or in the Bravo app.
More on Andy Cohen’s career and life
Andy isn’t just the host of WWHL. He serves as executive producer on several series, including The Real Housewives franchise and he hosts reunion specials.
He’s also a media multi-hyphenate working across mediums, including radio and print where he is a New York Times bestselling author. In fact, he released his latest book, The Daddy Diaries, in May 2023. The book focuses on how Andy balances his work life along “with the responsibilities, joys, and growing pains of parenthood.”
Speaking of parenting, Andy is a loving father to two beautiful kids, Benjamin Allen Cohen, 4, and Lucy Eve Cohen, 1. The father welcomed both of his little ones via a surrogate.
