Christiane Amanpour

English-Iranian news anchor and international correspondent

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Journalist

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Ealing

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January 12, 1958

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Capricorn

25,065

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68

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January 12, 1958 in 🇬🇧Ealing
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Christiane Maria Heideh Amanpour is a British-Iranian journalist and television host. Amanpour is the Chief International Anchor for CNN and host of CNN International's nightly interview program Amanpour, CNN's The Amanpour Hour on Saturdays and Amanpour & Company on PBS. She also hosts Christiane Amanpour Presents The Ex-Files with her ex-husband James Rubin on Global.

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2024
Day 24,095
Age 65

Continues as CNN Chief International Anchor

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Jan 1, 2024

Continues her role as CNN's Chief International Anchor.

2023
Day 23,730
Age 64

Amanpour: The Whole Story premieres on CNN

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Jan 1, 2023

CNN debuts 'Amanpour: The Whole Story', a global affairs program.

2021
Day 23,000
Age 62

Public announcement of Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

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Jan 1, 2021

Amanpour announces she is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.

2018
Day 21,904
Age 59

Returns to CNN

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Jan 1, 2018

Returns to CNN after a brief stint at PBS.

2017
Day 21,539
Age 58

Amanpour moves to PBS

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Jan 1, 2017

Amanpour leaves CNN to host 'Amanpour on PBS'.

2011
Day 19,378
Age 53

Interview with Muammar Gaddafi

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Feb 1, 2011

Conducts a notable interview with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Day 19,347
Age 52

Awarded the Walter Cronkite Award

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Jan 1, 2011

Receives the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.

2009
Day 18,617
Age 50

CNN Chief International Correspondent

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Jan 1, 2009

Named CNN's Chief International Correspondent.

2000
Day 15,329
Age 41

Son, Darius John Rubin, is born

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Jan 1, 2000

Gives birth to her son, Darius John Rubin.

1998
Day 14,599
Age 39

Marries James Rubin

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Jan 1, 1998

Marries James Rubin, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State.

1996
Day 13,868
Age 37

Edward R. Murrow Award

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Jan 1, 1996

Receives the Edward R. Murrow Award for Distinguished Achievements in Broadcast Journalism.

1992
Day 12,407
Age 33

Bosnia Reporting

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Jan 1, 1992

Extensive reporting from Bosnia during the Bosnian War.

1990
Day 11,677
Age 31

Becomes International Correspondent for CNN

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Jan 1, 1990

Becomes an International Correspondent for CNN.

1983
Day 9,120
Age 24

Assignment Desk at CNN

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Jan 1, 1983

Starts at CNN on the assignment desk.

Day 9,120
Age 24

Graduates from University of Rhode Island

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Jan 1, 1983

Graduates summa cum laude from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in journalism.

1982
Day 8,755
Age 23

First job at WJAR

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Jan 1, 1982

Works at WJAR, an NBC affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island.

1968
Day 3,641
Age 9

Family moves to Tehran

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Jan 1, 1968
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1958
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Born in Ealing, London

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Jan 12, 1958

Born in Ealing, London, England.