Christiane Amanpour Wikipedia
Christiane Amanpour is a renowned British-Iranian television host and journalist. She is serving as CNN’s Chief International Anchor and hosts CNN International’s Amanpour. On Saturdays, she hosts The Amanpour Hour and also Amanpour & Company on PBS. In addition, she is a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador since 2015.
Christiane Amanpour’s Quick Facts
| Profession: | International ANchor ( CNN) |
| Born: | 66 years (January 12, 1958) |
| Husband: | James Rubin (divorced 2018 ) |
| Salary: | $5 million p.a |
| Net Worth: | $16 million |
Family
Christiane Amanpour was born in the West London suburb of Ealing on January 12, 1958. She is 66 years old as of 2024 and holds British-Iranian nationality. She is the daughter of a British mother Anne Patricia Hill and an Iranian father Mohammad Taghi Amanpour. Christine lived in Tehran until she was 11 having been baptized at the Church of Saint Benedict in Ealing.
Mohammad her father was an airline executive for Iran Air. He later lost his work and fortune after the Iran Revolution in 1979. Christine was sent to private boarding schools in England when she was 11. Additionally, she grew up with a sister, Lizzy Amanpour.
Christiane Amanpour Husband
Christine was married to James Rubin at the Roman Catholic parish of Saint Stephen in Bracciano on August 9, 1998. James is a 64-year-old former diplomat and journalist. He served from 1997 to 2000 as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs during the Clinton Administration.
James and Christine welcomed their only son John Darius Rubin when she was 41 years old in March 2000. In 2010, the family relocated to New York where they rented an apartment in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. However, the duo shared that they were divorcing in July 2018.
Christiane Amanpour Son
Christine has one son John Darius Rubin. John is 24 years old and was born at Columbia Hospital for Women on March 27, 2000. He appeared in The Fool (2022).
Wedding Christiane Amanpour Son
Christine’s son is not yet married to anyone.
Mother
Christine was born to a British mother, Anne Patricia Hill. Anne was a catholic.
Wedding
Christine got married to her then-husband James Rubin at the Roman Catholic parish of Saint Stephen in Bracciano on August 9, 1998. Catholic priest, Father Ambrose O’Farrell of the Dominican Order was the wedding officiant.
Education
She studied at the Convent of the Holy Cross and then New Hall School. After graduating, Christine moved to the USA where she pursued journalism at the University of Rhode Island. During her time, she served in the news area at WBRU-FM in Providence and also at NBC affiliate WJAR as an electronic graphics designer. Additionally, she graduated from the university summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1983 with a degree in Journalism.
Christiane Amanpour Reporter
Christine is a well-known journalist who is working as CNN’s chief international anchor “Amanpour”. The show also airs on PBS in the US. She is also the host of “The Amanpour Hour,” a Saturday show that is made up of forensic interviews with newsmakers, game changers, and cultural icons. Moreover, she first joined CNN in 1983 and left in 2010 but returned in 2012.
She first worked as a reporter at the New York bureau and then CNN’s leading international correspondent. In 19996, Christine reported from conflict hotspots in the Gulf and the Balkans making the station a MUST-see for leaders. Throughout her tenure at CNN, she has secured exclusive interviews with global power players. She has also managed to interview Libya’s former leader ‘Colonel Moammar Gadhafi and Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak among others.
Furthermore, Christine has reported on the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the 2011 Japanese tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina. After she led CNN in 2010, she spent 2 years working at ABC News where she would anchor, This Week. Christine had an interview with American-Iranian Siamak Namazi in 2024. In addition, she has earned 14 News and Documentary Emmy Awards, three DuPont-Columbia Awards, four Peabody Awards, two George Polk Awards, and the Courage in Journalism Award.
Iran
Christine had an exclusive interview with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani after a landslide election victory. Moreover, she had an unprecedented interview with American-Iranian Siamak Namazi from Iran’s notorious Evin Prison in 2024.
Cnn Christiane Amanpour Ovarian Cancer
Christine shared that she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June 2021 and she underwent a successful surgery to remove it. After the surgery, she underwent several months of chemotherapy. When the chemotherapy session was over, Christine was back doing what she loved as she spent two weeks in Ukraine covering the Russian invasion.
Nationality
She holds Bosnian, British, and Iranian nationalities.
Languages
Christine is fluent in English and Persian.
Religion
She was baptized at the Church of Saint Benedict having been born to a Shia Muslim father and Roman Catholic mother.
Hijab
Christine had an arranged interview with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in 2022. However, the interview was abruptly canceled because Christine declined to wear a hijab. The state did not elaborate on the reason but they blamed Christine “because of refusing protocol.” The protocol, it said, “is being determined by the guest.”
Pbs
She works as the lead of conversation on global and domestic news from London with contributions.
Awards
Christine has earned 14 News and Documentary Emmy Awards, three DuPont-Columbia Awards, four Peabody Awards, two George Polk Awards, and the Courage in Journalism Award.
Show
Christine hosts the global affairs interview program, Amanpour, which airs on weeknights at 6 pm GMT/1 pm ET & 7 pm CET on CNN International. Moreover, she has managed to interview, Robert Mugabe, Jacob Zuma, Queen Rania of Jordan, Ehud Barak, and Joko Widodo among others.
Biography Book
Christine has not authored a book. However, some authors have authored about her. The books are:
- Interview with History in 1974.
- Peter the Great in 1980
- We Were Soldiers Once … and Young in 1992
- The News Sorority in 2014
- Our Women on the Ground in 2019
- Charles Wheeler – Witness to the Twentieth Century in 2023.
Ethnicity
She holds British-Iranian ethnicity.
House
She resides in a house in London after the family moved there in May 2013.
Salary
Christine recives an annual salary of $5 million for working at CNN.
Net Worth
She has worked as a professional journalist for over 30 years and attained several awards from her successful career. Christine’s net worth is $16 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Old Is Christiane Amanpour?
Christine is 66 years old born on January 12, 1958, in London, England, UK.
What Languages Does Christiane Amanpour Speak?
Christine is fluent in English and Persian.
Is Christiane Amanpour Married?
She was married to former diplomat and journalist, James Rubin from 1998 to 2018.
Where Does Christiane Amanpour Live?
She resides in London.
What Does Amanpour Son Do?
Christine has a 24-year-old son Darius whose profession is unknown.
What Nationality Is Christiane Amanpour?
She holds Bosnian, British, and Iranian nationalities.
Who Is Christiane Amanpour’s Husband?
Christine is possibly single after she divorced her then-husband James Rubin.
Where Is Christiane Amanpour Today?
Christine is serving as CNN’s Chief International Anchor and hosts CNN International’s Amanpour. On Saturdays, she hosts The Amanpour Hour and also Amanpour & Company on PBS.
Where Is Christiane Amanpour From?
Christine is a native of London, England.
How Is Christiane Amanpour Doing With Her Cancer?
She underwent six months of chemotherapy after her surgery was over in 2021 and she has recovered.
Who Is Christiane Amanpour?
Christine is a 66-year-old CNN’s chief international anchor of the “Amanpour,” which also airs on PBS in the US. She first joined CNN in 1983 and left in 2010 but returned in 2012.
Does Christiane Amanpour Have Cancer?
Christine shared that diagnosis with her viewers on June 15, 2021, but she underwent a successful surgery.
How Tall Is Christiane Amanpour?
She is a woman of above-average stature as she stands at 5 ft 7¼ in or 1.71m.
How Old Is Christiane Amanpour Son?
Christine’s son Darius is 24 years old as he was born on March 27, 2000.
Social Media Account
Twitter – @amanpour
Instagram – camanpour