Christiane Amanpour

Date of Birth: January 12, 1958

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Christiane Amanpour is a British-Iranian journalist and television host, renowned for her fearless and insightful reporting from conflict zones around the world. Born in London, she spent her early years in Tehran, Iran, where her father was a prominent airline executive. The family fled Iran for England following the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Amanpour attended Holy Cross Convent in Buckinghamshire and later New Hall School in Chelmsford, Essex. She earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island. Amanpour’s career took off at CNN in 1983, where she worked her way up from an entry-level position to become one of the network’s most prominent correspondents. Her fearless reporting from conflict zones such as the Gulf War, Bosnia, and Rwanda earned her international recognition and numerous awards. She has also worked for ABC News and PBS, where she hosts the nightly global affairs program “Amanpour & Company.”

5 Interesting Facts about Christiane Amanpour

1. Christiane Amanpour has won multiple awards, including 11 News and Documentary Emmy Awards.

2. She was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2007 for her services to journalism.

3. Amanpour was the first international correspondent to interview Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2009.

4. She survived a near-death experience while covering the Bosnian War when her convoy was shelled.

5. In addition to her native English, Amanpour is fluent in Persian and French.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Christiane Amanpour

1. “There are some situations, and I think the Bosnian War was one of them, where journalists have to show which side they are on. And we have to be on the side of peace and human rights.”

2. “I believe that good journalism, good television, can make our world a better place.”

3. “The best journalism is the most transparent journalism.”

4. “I learned that journalism is a powerful tool for change and empowerment, and that we must never stop fighting for truth.”

5. “We do it because we are committed to telling the truth, even when it is uncomfortable or inconvenient.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Christiane Amanpour is estimated to be around $18 million.

Children

Christiane Amanpour has one child, a son named Darius John Rubin, born in 2000, with her ex-husband, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State James Rubin.