Of course, sometimes Anderson Cooper lets the waterworks flow for joyful reasons. Yes, in one of the few examples of happy news being shared on CNN in 2020, the anchorman got emotional when informing viewers that he'd just become a dad.

In a two-minute segment to close out an episode of 360, Cooper acknowledged that it had been a tough year for everyone but that it was still important to spread happiness when possible: "Even as we mourn the loss of loved ones we're also blessed with new life and new love, so I just wanted to take a moment and share with you some joyful news of my own." The broadcaster then went on to show a picture of the newborn named after his father, who he lost at the age of ten. "I hope I can be as good a dad as he was," he added.

Cooper also paid tribute to his brother Carter Vanderbilt Cooper, who died by suicide in 1988, and his late mother, Gloria Vanderbilt. Following the emotional reveal, the multiple Emmy winner was gifted a plush CNN satellite truck toy by his colleague Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

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