Anderson Cooper
The Famous CNN news anchor had no trouble breaking into the world of show business, as Cooper is accustomed to a life of prominence. Coming from a long time of prestigious Vanderbilt family, his maternal great-great-great-grandfather was Cornelius Vanderbilt. During his lifetime, Cornelious was one of the richest Americans in history and built his wealth in shipping and railroads. Anderson Cooper’s mother is an actress, socialite and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt. During the 1970s, she was known for producing successful fashion lines, household goods, and fragrances. Even though her son would be well off inheriting her millions, Cooper’s media experience started while he was still in diapers. He began his correspondence work in the early 1990s and worked for ABC News until worked his way to become an anchor of his own show called Anderson Cooper 360.
