Cook's portrait has stood the test of time for the Gerber brand, which still uses her likeness on all of its products. That baby face has also translated into big bucks, with annual sales of upwards of $1.95 billion.
When looking at the image, Cook said, "everybody sees their own child, or their own grandchild in that drawing."
Today, at 82, this real-life Gerber baby is living an active lifestyle in Tampa, Fla. A retired English teacher, Cook these days writes mystery novels. Ann recently traveled to France for a vacation with her family.
She said that her connection to the Gerber brand is something that will live on forever.
"It's been a very pleasant experience for me, because if you're going to be a symbol of anything, then what could be nicer, than to be a symbol for babies."
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