By Heather TaylorWhen Ann Turner Cook turned 90 years old in 2016, it was a monumental occasion. Aside from being a big birthday for Cook, it was also a landmark day for one of the world’s most recognizable brand icons, the Gerber Baby, who was sketched off of her likeness. Ann Turner Cook is the Gerber Baby, the face that the world collectively went goo goo gaa gaa over. In 1928, Gerber held a contest searching for an image of a baby that could represent their baby food advertising campaign. Today, Ann is a retired English teacher, mystery novelist, and mother to four adult children who all take great pride in knowing their mom is the Gerber Baby.

Source: Huffington Post January 17, 2017 00:55 UTC