Original Gerber baby, Ann Turner Cook, turns 90
The original Gerber baby, Ann Turner Cook, celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday.
WATCH: Gerber wishes Ann Turner Cook a happy birthday
According to Gerber, a contest was held in 1928 to find a face to represent a baby food advertising campaign. Artist Dorothy Hope Smith, who was Cook's neighbor, entered a sketch she created, described as a "simple charcoal sketch of a tousle-haired, bright-eyed cherub of a baby with endearing pursed lips."
Judges fell in love with the baby face in Smith's sketch and when they chose it as the winner, they insisted it remain a sketch. That baby sketch of Cook soon became the face that launched the Gerber brand and is now recognized all over the world!
Cook was born on November 20, 1926. She is an American mystery novelist and retired English teacher in Tampa.
Gerber said on Facebook Sunday Cook celebrated her milestone birthday with her four children and their spouses.
"Doesn't she look great!" Gerber said.
Watch a previous interview with Cook on FOX News here.
Learn more about the original Gerber baby here.