Childhood and Education Journey of Christiane Amanpour in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 2, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Christiane Amanpour. A timeline of key moments.

Christiane Amanpour is a prominent British-Iranian journalist and television host, currently serving as the Chief International Anchor for CNN. She hosts several programs, including CNN International's nightly interview program "Amanpour," "The Amanpour Hour" on CNN, and "Amanpour & Company" on PBS. Additionally, she co-hosts "Christiane Amanpour Presents The Ex-Files" with her former husband. Known for her fearless reporting and in-depth interviews with global leaders, Amanpour has established herself as a leading voice in international news.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

January 1958: Christiane Amanpour born

In January 1958, Christiane Maria Heideh Amanpour was born. She is a British-Iranian journalist and television host, currently serving as the Chief International Anchor for CNN.

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1979: Family moved to the United States

In 1979, Christiane Amanpour's family moved to the United States due to the Iran Revolution. Her father, who worked for Iran Air, lost his job and fortune. She later studied journalism at the University of Rhode Island.

1979: Execution of Nader Jahanbani

In 1979, Commander-General Nader Jahanbani of the Imperial Iranian Air Force, a relative by marriage to Christiane Amanpour through the Jahanbani family, was executed by the Islamic Revolutionaries.

1983: Graduation from University

In 1983, Christiane Amanpour graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Rhode Island.

1995: Never asked to wear head scarf by Iranian president

Since 1995, Christiane Amanpour has never been asked to wear a head scarf by any Iranian president—either inside or outside of Iran—until the incident with Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi in New York City during the seventy-seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly.

August 1998: Marriage to James Rubin

On 9 August 1998, Christiane Amanpour married James Rubin at the Roman Catholic parish of Saint Stephen the Protomartyr in Bracciano, Italy.

March 2000: Birth of Son, John Darius Rubin

On 27 March 2000, Christiane Amanpour and James Rubin's son, John Darius Rubin, was born in Columbia Hospital for Women.

2010: Move to New York City

In 2010, Christiane Amanpour and her family moved to New York City, renting an apartment in Manhattan's Upper West Side.

May 2013: Family to return to London

In May 2013, James Rubin announced that the family would return to London to work on several projects.

2018: Divorce Announcement

In 2018, Christiane Amanpour and James Rubin announced they were divorcing.

June 2021: Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer

In June 2021, Christiane Amanpour announced she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, had "major successful surgery to remove it", and would undergo several months of chemotherapy.