Laundry Lesson: Anderson Cooper Washes His Jeans ‘Maybe Twice in 6 Months’

His mother is Gloria Vanderbilt, the famed designer of blue jeans

Talking to Stacy London, co-host of TLC’s What Not To Wear, on December 6, Anderson Cooper reveals he wears the same jeans every day and rarely washes them—something we thought only good ol’ cousin Mike would do.

Why is that so when he looks…uhm..dashing on TV? Like we used to watch CNN because of him!

Anderson admits his actual wardrobe doesn’t have much variety. He says:

“I wear the same thing everyday these are TV clothes these are not my actual real clothes. In my real life I wear a t-shirt, grey or white, same pair of jeans. Literally, the same pair of jeans everyday.”

So, where did he pick up his laundry habit?

The CNN anchor explains:

“I went to this store APC which has really nice stuff. And you buy these things and the person said to me like don’t wash them for a long time. They mean like six months, I think.”

So, how does he wash his jeans?

The host admits he just walks into the shower in his jeans, slaps on some soap, and that’s it.

“So the times I’ve washed my jeans, maybe twice in six months… I’ve worn them and walked into my shower with them and put some soap on them and then air dried them.”

Ms. London is right when she says:

“I have to say six months is probably a little long.”

Yes, between washes, that’s forever.

We believe in preserving the integrity of your denims, like you’re not supposed to soak them overnight in soapy water and other sensible tips. Some even suggest putting them in the freezer to keep the color. But honestly, would you go through such trouble (and yuck) just to preserve your jeans? Go buy a pair.

We should warn everybody this isn’t for people who work in the garden all day.

Check out this candid denim talk from Anderson Live:

Image: ImageCollect / YouTube Video: Anderson Live

“Tiaras” Mom Fired Back at Vanessa Williams

When it comes to TV interviews, it’s always best to be prudent about what comes out of the mouth, especially when asked to comment on the questionable actions of others. It could backfire on anyone, and that’s especially true for celebrities.Vanessa Williams, the former Miss America beauty queen, apparently forgot this simple rule when asked by Anderson Copper on Anderson about the world of children’s pageants. Vanessa answered the question by saying:

“When the child is screaming and saying, ‘I don’t want to do this. I don’t feel like doing it.’ When they are using special juice to get them hyped … that’s not my world, and I would never have my kids do that.”

Wendy Dickey, a parent on the reality show Toddlers & Tiaras, was apparently offended by Vanessa’s comments and fired back saying, “Posing nude and having an abortion is ‘not my world’ and I would never have my kids do that … so easy on the judging Vanessa!”

The offended mom was clearly referring to Vanessa’s revelation in her book about an abortion she had in high school and posing for Penthouse when she was younger.  Vanessa did not respond when contacted for comment.

As they say in the business, “Those in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.