Childhood and Education Journey of Christiane Amanpour in Timeline

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. She serves as CNN's Chief International Anchor, hosting the nightly interview program 'Amanpour' on CNN International, 'The Amanpour Hour' on CNN, and 'Amanpour & Company' on PBS. Additionally, she co-hosts 'Christiane Amanpour Presents The Ex-Files' with her former husband. Amanpour is renowned for her courageous reporting from conflict zones and in-depth interviews with global leaders, making her a significant 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 and hosting programs on CNN International and PBS.

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1979: Family Lost Fortune and Moved to US

In 1979, Christiane Amanpour's father lost his job and fortune following the Iranian Revolution. After she had completed her primary education, her parents sent her to private boarding schools in England. Later, due to the Iranian Revolution, she and her family moved to the United States.

1979: Relative by Marriage Lost Life

In 1979, Commander-General Nader Jahanbani, a relative by marriage of Christiane Amanpour's, was executed by the Islamic Revolutionaries.

1979: Family Moved to the United States

In 1979, due to the Iranian Revolution, Christiane Amanpour and her family moved to the United States. She then studied journalism at the University of Rhode Island. During her time there, she worked in the news department at WBRU-FM and as an electronic graphics designer for NBC affiliate WJAR in Providence.

1983: Graduated 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, marking an important milestone in her education and career.

August 1998: Married Phillip James Rubin

On August 9, 1998, Christiane Amanpour married Phillip James Rubin at the Roman Catholic parish of Saint Stephen in Bracciano, Italy. He is of Jewish-American descent and a former United States Assistant Secretary of State.

March 2000: Birth of Son

On March 27, 2000, Christiane Amanpour gave birth to their only son in Columbia Hospital for Women, marking a significant personal event in her life.

2010: Moved to New York City

In 2010, Christiane Amanpour and her family, who had been living in London since 2000, moved to New York City, where they rented an apartment in Manhattan's Upper West Side.

May 2013: Rubin Announced Family Would Return to London

In May 2013, Phillip James Rubin announced that the family would return to London to work on several projects. Later, in October of the same year, Amanpour stated that she and her husband would be relocating to London permanently.

July 2018: Announced Divorce from Phillip James Rubin

In July 2018, Christiane Amanpour and Phillip James Rubin announced they were divorcing, marking a significant change in their personal lives.

June 2021: Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer

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