Luke Perry’s AARP cover means you’re old

Lisa Respers France
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Published 8:23 AM EDT, Mon October 17, 2016
No matter his age, Patrick Dempsey will always be "McDreamy" to us. He turned 50 on January 13.
No matter his age, Patrick Dempsey will always be "McDreamy" to us. He turned 50 on January 13.
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There is no "Scandal" to it. Co-star Joshua Malina hit the big 5-0 on January 17.
There is no "Scandal" to it. Co-star Joshua Malina hit the big 5-0 on January 17.
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Funnyman Rainn Wilson turned 50 on January 20.
Funnyman Rainn Wilson turned 50 on January 20.
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You are not being Rickrolled. "Never Gonna Give You Up" singer Rick Astley turned 50 on February 6.
You are not being Rickrolled. "Never Gonna Give You Up" singer Rick Astley turned 50 on February 6.
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It's hard to believe that Mallory Keaton from "Family Ties" is all grown up, but actress Justine Bateman celebrated her milestone birthday on February 19.
It's hard to believe that Mallory Keaton from "Family Ties" is all grown up, but actress Justine Bateman celebrated her milestone birthday on February 19.
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Cindy Crawford is aging well, which is exactly what we expected from the supermodel. She celebrated her 50th on February 20.
Cindy Crawford is aging well, which is exactly what we expected from the supermodel. She celebrated her 50th on February 20.
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No Debbie Downer here! Former "SNL" cast member Rachel Dratch turned 50 on February 22.
No Debbie Downer here! Former "SNL" cast member Rachel Dratch turned 50 on February 22.
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Billy Zane has found great success playing bad guys, but here is hoping he had a good birthday on February 24.
Billy Zane has found great success playing bad guys, but here is hoping he had a good birthday on February 24.
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Tea Leoni is still as stunning as ever. She turned 50 on February 25.
Tea Leoni is still as stunning as ever. She turned 50 on February 25.
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"Entertainment Tonight" co-anchor Nancy O'Dell also celebrated her big day on February 25.
"Entertainment Tonight" co-anchor Nancy O'Dell also celebrated her big day on February 25.
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Actress Elise Neal hit the big 5-0 -- and amazed fans by looking spectacular -- on March 14.
Actress Elise Neal hit the big 5-0 -- and amazed fans by looking spectacular -- on March 14.
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Fuggetaboutit! "Sopranos" co-star Michael Imperoli turned 50 on March 26.
Fuggetaboutit! "Sopranos" co-star Michael Imperoli turned 50 on March 26.
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It's a fact of life that Nancy McKeon celebrated her birthday on April 4.
It's a fact of life that Nancy McKeon celebrated her birthday on April 4.
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"House of Cards" star Robin Wright turned 50 on April 8.
"House of Cards" star Robin Wright turned 50 on April 8.
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Cynthia Nixon of "Sex and the City" celebrated on April 9.
Cynthia Nixon of "Sex and the City" celebrated on April 9.
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Former "Grey's Anatomy" co-star Jeffrey Dean Morgan turned 50 on April 22.
Former "Grey's Anatomy" co-star Jeffrey Dean Morgan turned 50 on April 22.
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It's a Baldwin birthday! Stephen Baldwin is 50 on May 12.
It's a Baldwin birthday! Stephen Baldwin is 50 on May 12.
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Former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker had a special day on May 13.
Former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker had a special day on May 13.
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She's still in control. Of course we are talking about Ms. Jackson if you're nasty. Superstar Janet Jackson hit her milestone on May 16.
She's still in control. Of course we are talking about Ms. Jackson if you're nasty. Superstar Janet Jackson hit her milestone on May 16.
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"House" co-star Lisa Edelstein mared 50 years on May 21.
"House" co-star Lisa Edelstein mared 50 years on May 21.
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Jolly good! British actress Helena Bonham Carter turned 50 on May 26.
Jolly good! British actress Helena Bonham Carter turned 50 on May 26.
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The "Good Wife" hits the big one: Julianna Margulies turned 50 on June 8.
The "Good Wife" hits the big one: Julianna Margulies turned 50 on June 8.
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How is it possible that "Lost Boys" actor Jason Patric turned 50 on June 17.
How is it possible that "Lost Boys" actor Jason Patric turned 50 on June 17.
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We are sure the Force was with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" director J.J. Abrams on his birthday, June 27.
We are sure the Force was with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" director J.J. Abrams on his birthday, June 27.
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"Say Anything," but hopefully you didn't forget to wish John Cusack a happy, happy on June 28.
"Say Anything," but hopefully you didn't forget to wish John Cusack a happy, happy on June 28.
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Actress Mary Stuart Masterson also celebrated her birthday on June 28.
Actress Mary Stuart Masterson also celebrated her birthday on June 28.
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Hopefully, Mike Tyson didn't have a "Hangover" after he celebrated his 50th on June 30.
Hopefully, Mike Tyson didn't have a "Hangover" after he celebrated his 50th on June 30.
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Chef and author Sandra Lee turned 50 on July 3.
Chef and author Sandra Lee turned 50 on July 3.
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Funnyman Jim Gaffigan celebrated his special day on July 7.
Funnyman Jim Gaffigan celebrated his special day on July 7.
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Wow! Country singer Martina McBride was 50 on July 29.
Wow! Country singer Martina McBride was 50 on July 29.
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"Lost" actor Matthew Fox turned 50 on July 14.
"Lost" actor Matthew Fox turned 50 on July 14.
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That's super, man! "Lois and Clark" star Dean Cain hit his milestone on July 31.
That's super, man! "Lois and Clark" star Dean Cain hit his milestone on July 31.
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"Weekend at Bernie's" co-star Jonathan Silverman had his special day on August 5.
"Weekend at Bernie's" co-star Jonathan Silverman had his special day on August 5.
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Halle Berry is still a stunner. She had a milestone birthday on August 14.
Halle Berry is still a stunner. She had a milestone birthday on August 14.
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Can you believe Salma Hayek turned 50 on September 2?
Can you believe Salma Hayek turned 50 on September 2?
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September 9 was Adam Sandler's big day.
September 9 was Adam Sandler's big day.
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Michelle Duggar and her husband, Jim Bob, came to fame with their large family and reality show "19 Kids and Counting." She turned 50 on September 13.
Michelle Duggar and her husband, Jim Bob, came to fame with their large family and reality show "19 Kids and Counting." She turned 50 on September 13.
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Where has time gone? "Beverly Hills 90210" co-star Luke Perry turned 50 on October 11.
Where has time gone? "Beverly Hills 90210" co-star Luke Perry turned 50 on October 11.
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We all wished director and actor Jon Favreau happy birthday on October 19.
We all wished director and actor Jon Favreau happy birthday on October 19.
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Actor/writer/talk show announcer Andy Richter celebrated his day on October 28.
Actor/writer/talk show announcer Andy Richter celebrated his day on October 28.
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"Friends" will probably rally around David Schwimmer on November 2.
"Friends" will probably rally around David Schwimmer on November 2.
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Chef Gordon Ramsay is sure to have a delicious day on November 8.
Chef Gordon Ramsay is sure to have a delicious day on November 8.
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Actor Dean McDermott turns 50 on November 16.
Actor Dean McDermott turns 50 on November 16.
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Newlywed Daisy Fuentes does 50 well. Her birthday is November 17.
Newlywed Daisy Fuentes does 50 well. Her birthday is November 17.
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"Twilight" co-star Billy Burke is doing the ageless thing. He celebrates on November 25.
"Twilight" co-star Billy Burke is doing the ageless thing. He celebrates on November 25.
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Actress Garcelle Beauvais hits the big 5-0 on November 26.
Actress Garcelle Beauvais hits the big 5-0 on November 26.
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"Portlandia" star Fred Armisen can look forward to the holidays and his birthday on December 4.
"Portlandia" star Fred Armisen can look forward to the holidays and his birthday on December 4.
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Stay gold, Ponyboy! Actor C. Thomas Howell turns 50 on December 7.
Stay gold, Ponyboy! Actor C. Thomas Howell turns 50 on December 7.
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Nothing compares to singer Sinead O'Connor turning 50 on December 8.
Nothing compares to singer Sinead O'Connor turning 50 on December 8.
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December 11 will see former "CSI" co-star Gary Dourdan enjoying his 50th.
December 11 will see former "CSI" co-star Gary Dourdan enjoying his 50th.
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No, he is no longer "24," but Kiefer Sutherland isn't doing too bad, turning 50 on December 21.
No, he is no longer "24," but Kiefer Sutherland isn't doing too bad, turning 50 on December 21.
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Story highlights

Perry turned 50 October 11

AARP put him on its cover

CNN  — 

How is this even possible?

Luke Perry recently turned 50.

Let that sink in… Dylan McKay from “Beverly Hills 90210” is half a century old.

The actor celebrated his big day on October 11 and we can thank AARP magazine for reminding us.

The organization for retired people and seniors (and we don’t mean high school ones) celebrated Perry’s big day by placing him on the cover.

Fans proceeded to freak out.

It helps to remember that he wasn’t a teen when he appeared on the hit series (he was 24 when the show premiered in 1990). But still, if he’s 50, what does that make the rest of us?

Old is what it makes us. It makes us old.