Christiane Amanpour facts for kids

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Amanpour in 2008
Born	Christiane Maria Heideh Amanpour (1958-01-12) 12 January 1958 (age 67) London, England
Education	University of Rhode Island (BA)
Occupation	Journalist television host
Employer	CNN, PBS
Notable credit(s)	Amanpour (CNN International) Anchor (2009‍–‍2010, 2012‍–‍present) Amanpour & Company (PBS) Anchor (2018‍–‍present) This Week (ABC) Anchor (2010‍–‍2011) 60 Minutes (CBS) Reporter (1996‍–‍2005)
Spouse(s)	James Rubin ​ ​ (m. 1998; div. 2018)​
Children	1

Christiane Amanpour is a famous British-Iranian journalist and TV host. She was born on January 12, 1958. Christiane is the main international anchor for CNN. She hosts Amanpour, a nightly interview show on CNN International. She also hosts The Amanpour Hour on Saturdays for CNN. In addition, she hosts Amanpour & Company on PBS.

Early Life and Education

Christiane Amanpour was born in London, England. Her father was Iranian and her mother was British. She grew up in Tehran, Iran, until she was eleven years old.

When she was 11, her parents sent her to a boarding school in England. She went to the Convent of the Holy Cross. Later, at 16, she attended New Hall School. Her family returned to England after the Iranian Revolution began. They found it hard to go back to Iran because of the Iran–Iraq War.

After school, Christiane moved to the United States. She studied journalism at the University of Rhode Island. While studying, she worked at a radio station, WBRU-FM. She also worked at a TV station, WJAR, as a graphics designer.

In 1983, she graduated from university with high honors. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. In 2007, she received a special award, the Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for her excellent journalism work.

Career Highlights

Starting at CNN (1983–2010)

In 1983, Christiane Amanpour started working at CNN. She began as a desk assistant in Atlanta, Georgia. This was an entry-level job.

Soon, she became a correspondent. She covered important events like the Iran–Iraq War. Then, she reported on the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. By 1990, she was working in CNN's New York office.

Her reports during the Persian Gulf War in 1990 made her well-known. She also reported from the Bosnian war. During these conflicts, she became known for her brave reporting from dangerous areas.

From 1992 to 2010, Christiane was CNN's chief international correspondent. She reported on major crises from many places. These included Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, and the Balkans. She also covered events in the United States, like Hurricane Katrina.

She interviewed many world leaders. Some of them were Iranian presidents and leaders from Europe and Africa. After the 9/11 attacks, she was the first international reporter to interview British Prime Minister Tony Blair. She also interviewed French President Jacques Chirac.

From 1996 to 2005, she also contributed to the TV show 60 Minutes. She filed several in-depth international news reports each year. Her work earned her a Peabody Award in 1998.

Moving to ABC News (2010–2012)

In 2010, Christiane Amanpour left CNN to join ABC News. She became the anchor of This Week. She said she was excited to join the team. She looked forward to discussing important issues.

During her time at ABC, she interviewed Muammar Gaddafi. In 2011, ABC announced that Christiane would return to CNN International. She would also keep a reporting role at ABC News.

Back to CNN (2012–Present)

Amanpour with former U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry in Vienna, Austria in 2015.

In 2011, it was announced that Christiane would host a program on CNN International. This was a special arrangement. Her interview show, Amanpour, returned to the air in 2012.

In 2013, her show moved to the CNN International office in London. It is now produced and broadcast from there.

In 2019, Christiane Amanpour and others gave the Fulbright Prize for International Understanding to German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Amanpour interviewing Secretary of Defense Mark Esper in 2019.

In September 2022, Christiane Amanpour was scheduled to interview the former President of Iran. She ended the interview when he demanded she wear a headscarf. She refused to wear it.

Working with PBS

Christiane Amanpour also hosts Amanpour & Company on PBS. This show started in September 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she hosted the show from her home in England. Her program is still seen on many PBS stations across the U.S.

Other Activities

Christiane Amanpour is a member of several important groups. These include the Council on Foreign Relations. She is also on the board of directors for the Committee to Protect Journalists. This group works to keep journalists safe.

Since 2015, she has been a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. In this role, she promotes Freedom of Expression and the safety of journalists.

Personal Life

The Church of Saint Stephen the Martyr (1427), where Amanpour and James Phillip Rubin had their Catholic wedding in 1998. Bracciano, Italy.

In 1998, Christiane Amanpour married James Rubin. He was a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State. Their wedding took place in Bracciano, Italy.

Their son was born in March 2000. The family lived in London for a while. In 2010, they moved to New York City. In 2018, Christiane and James announced they were divorcing.

In June 2021, Christiane shared that she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She had successful surgery and underwent chemotherapy.

Film and TV Appearances

Christiane Amanpour has appeared as herself in a few films. She was in The Pink Panther 2 (2009) and Iron Man 2 (2010).

She has also been on television shows. She appeared in an episode of Gilmore Girls in 2007. In 2014, she was the narrator for an episode of Makers: Women Who Make America.

Awards and Recognitions

Christiane Amanpour has received many awards for her journalism.

She has also won fourteen Emmy news/documentary awards. Forbes magazine named her one of "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women."

Images for kids

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  Amanpour in 2008

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  Amanpour with former U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry in Vienna, Austria in 2015.

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  Amanpour interviewing Secretary of Defense Mark Esper in 2019.

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  The Church of Saint Stephen the Martyr (1427), where Amanpour and James Phillip Rubin had their Catholic wedding in 1998. Bracciano, Italy.

See also

In Spanish: Christiane Amanpour para niños