Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist and television host |
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| Nationality | British-Iranian |
| Date of Birth | 12/01/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Christiane Amanpour
19/10/2026
Christiane Amanpour announced that she will leave CNN in June 2027, ending a 43-year association with the network. CNN's chief international anchor said she decided to separate from the network after months of deliberation. Her CNN International program will shift to a weekly format from January 2027 before ending in May, and her PBS series Amanpour & Company is set to end in December 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Christiane Maria Heideh Amanpour |
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| Summary | British-Iranian journalist known as CNN's chief international anchor and host of the nightly program Amanpour. She is also host of the PBS series Amanpour & Company. In October 2026 she announced she will leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years with the network. |
| Honours | Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE), 2007; honorary citizen of Sarajevo; UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Freedom of Expression and Journalist Safety |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.71 m |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Rhode Island | Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, graduated summa cum laude |
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Personal Life
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| Early Life | Spent her early school years in Iran and was educated at English boarding schools before her family left Iran during the Islamic Revolution |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | James Rubin (married 1998; divorced 2018) |
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| Friendships | Early friendship with John F. Kennedy Jr. at the University of Rhode Island |
Family
| Father | Mohammad Taghi Amanpour |
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| Mother | Patricia Anne Hill |
| Siblings | Eldest of four sisters |
| Children | One child |
Career
| CNN | Joined in 1983 as an entry-level assistant on the international assignment desk in Atlanta; became a correspondent in New York in 1990 and an international correspondent in 1990. Announced in October 2026 a departure in June 2027. |
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| Notable Coverage | Gulf War, Bosnian War, Rwandan genocide, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Somalia, Israel and the Palestinian territories |
| 60 Minutes (CBS) | Reporter, 1996 to 2005 |
| Amanpour (CNN International) | Anchor, 2009 to 2010 and 2012 to 2026; weekly format from January 2027, ending May 2027 |
| This Week (ABC News) | Anchor, 2010 to 2011 |
| ABC News | Global affairs anchor |
| Amanpour & Company (PBS) | Host, 2018 to 2026 (scheduled to end in December 2026) |
| Memberships | American Academy of Arts and Sciences; board member of the Committee to Protect Journalists and the International Women's Media Foundation |
| The Ex-Files (Global) | Podcast co-host with Jamie Rubin, continuing after her CNN departure |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was an accomplished equestrian who competed as a child jockey | |
| 2. Lived in Iran until her late teens and left because of the Iranian Revolution | |
| 3. Her paternal grandfather's family history in Iran was explored on the genealogy program Finding Your Roots |
