What happens when one of America's most iconic New Year's Eve broadcasts needs a little extra magic? CNN turned to the talented team at Furry Puppet Studio — and the result was nothing short of spectacular.
To celebrate nine years of Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen co-hosting CNN's New Year's Eve Live, the network commissioned strikingly lifelike custom puppets of both hosts. Dubbed "Lil AC and Andy," these miniature doppelgängers captured every detail — from Cooper's silver hair to Cohen's signature smirk.
The project is a masterclass in character design, proving that great puppet maker craftsmanship goes far beyond foam and fabric. It's about personality, expression, and storytelling.
Whether it's a major broadcast campaign or a passion project, custom puppets have a unique power to captivate audiences in ways no other medium can. And that's exactly what makes this art form so endlessly exciting.
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| Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper were given puppets of each other on NYE, source: Page Six |
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