CNN's Anderson Cooper returns to co-host the 11th annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," airing live on CNN Sunday, December 17 at 8 p.m. ET. Joining Cooper as co-host is ABC's Kelly Ripa. The duo will emcee the star-studded show from New York's iconic American Museum of Natural History.
CNN's Anderson Cooper returns to co-host the 11th annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," airing live on CNN Sunday, December 17 at 8 p.m. ET. Joining Cooper as co-host is ABC's Kelly Ripa. The duo will emcee the star-studded show from New York's iconic American Museum of Natural History.
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Christian Bale, star of the upcoming "Jungle Book," will honor the 2017 CNN Heroes during Sunday's All-Star Tribute Show.
Christian Bale, star of the upcoming "Jungle Book," will honor the 2017 CNN Heroes during Sunday's All-Star Tribute Show.
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Among this year's celebrity presenters is actor Sterling K. Brown of NBC's family drama "This Is Us."
Among this year's celebrity presenters is actor Sterling K. Brown of NBC's family drama "This Is Us."
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Actor Diane Lane will return to salute the CNN Heroes this year.
Actor Diane Lane will return to salute the CNN Heroes this year.
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Actor Christopher Meloni, who is currently starring in Syfy's "Happy!" is set to fete the CNN Heroes this year.
Actor Christopher Meloni, who is currently starring in Syfy's "Happy!" is set to fete the CNN Heroes this year.
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Actor and rapper Common will perform alongside singer Andra Day to salute this year's CNN Heroes.
Actor and rapper Common will perform alongside singer Andra Day to salute this year's CNN Heroes.
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Andra Day and Common will perform their song "Stand Up for Something" during the tribute show.
Andra Day and Common will perform their song "Stand Up for Something" during the tribute show.
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Andrew Rannells (right, pictured with Dorota Kishlovsky), known for his role as Elijah on HBO's "Girls," will show up to thank the 2017 top 10 CNN Heroes for their service.
Andrew Rannells (right, pictured with Dorota Kishlovsky), known for his role as Elijah on HBO's "Girls," will show up to thank the 2017 top 10 CNN Heroes for their service.
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"Handmaid's Tale" actor Samira Wiley will be on hand to honor the 2017 CNN Heroes on December 17.
"Handmaid's Tale" actor Samira Wiley will be on hand to honor the 2017 CNN Heroes on December 17.
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"Burning Sands" actor Alfre Woodard will take part in the 2017 CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute.
"Burning Sands" actor Alfre Woodard will take part in the 2017 CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute.
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Actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan might bring Hot Pockets to the tribute show.
Actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan might bring Hot Pockets to the tribute show.
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"Paint It Black" actor Amber Tamblyn joins the other celebs to salute 2017 CNN Heroes.
"Paint It Black" actor Amber Tamblyn joins the other celebs to salute 2017 CNN Heroes.
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Young actor Gaten Matarazzo of "Stranger Things" is set to attend the 11th annual All-Star Tribute.
Young actor Gaten Matarazzo of "Stranger Things" is set to attend the 11th annual All-Star Tribute.
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Brooklynn Prince, who appeared in the film "The Florida Project," will be on hand to honor this year's top 10 CNN Heroes.
Brooklynn Prince, who appeared in the film "The Florida Project," will be on hand to honor this year's top 10 CNN Heroes.
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Iain Armitage, who acted in HBO's "Big Little Lies," will also celebrate the 2017 CNN Heroes.
Iain Armitage, who acted in HBO's "Big Little Lies," will also celebrate the 2017 CNN Heroes.
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