Anderson Cooper explains his interest in high society families like Astors, topic of new book

[@teresalegler2777]

Anderson has such a wholesome outlook on life. I’m certain he is an excellent father.

[@Thisisfun918]

No he doesn’t

[@pattilynnwahlsimmons]

He's an outstanding human being in general. You never hear him mention his multimillionaire status either, unlike someone else we know.

[@annabanabanana]

@@pattilynnwahlsimmons who? Could be many people in Hollywood. The Kardashians, Beyoncé? Who are you referring to?

[@greengardengreen6666]

@@Thisisfun918oh yes he does !!

[@lisalivingston6473]

@@Thisisfun918 You seem to have formed a negative view of Mr. Cooper. Care to explain?

[@susanmarie2231]

Yes Anderson! Thank you. I love to read about the history of wealthy families in the USA. Especially philanthropists. Fascinating.

[@tamlynhart]

Bilmore House in Asheville, NC, built by George Vanderbilt who was the grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, is still standing and thriving since it was first opened to friends and family in 1895. It's also still owned and operated by the family. It's a beautiful location and a must-see, if you like sprawling estates.

[@susanmarie2231]

It’s on my bucket list.

[@Rebwell]

It’s beautiful!

[@elizabradley4797]

Love listening to Andersen. Charming funny & humble.

[@PHlophe]

you are in love. Liz and Anderson the movie

[@kathyradvan9340]

I love me some Anderson Cooper! Just a genuinely good guy!!!

[@Thisisfun918]

No he’s not

[@boobopish]

@@Thisisfun918Yes. He is.

[@muznakazim4316]

I don’t understand the need of 4 hosts when we have only one guest. Just looks ODD!

[@danf4447]

what an open honest introspective amazing guy.

[@GenXXXX70]

These are the stories you don't hear about the extremely wealthy families of America making their fortune: wicked, wicked, wicked, wicked! However, I will say Anderson is a stand-up guy and always the gentleman!

[@danielebrparish4271]

You should read about Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Warren Buffet, The Koch Brothers, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison and many others.

[@dianemiller7994]

We’ll, they are his people. His mom was Gloria Vanderbilt.

[@knowwhouare]

Real people, real stories, real destinies. Fascinating!

[@izzy4575]

Fascinating stories of the first American families of wealth. Calling them shady, however, is a bit insulting. They were working hard within the system they were given. They were first American entrepreneurs. It is absolutely amazing that with their hard work and a business sense they created the empires that they did.

[@balthazarification]

Anderson Cooper is still part of NYC's high society and I'm sure he has loads of connections, invites to exclusive gatherings and is part of a certain set; Gloria's boy in other words.I would like to read the books.

[@kimdelk1181]

What an adorable family omg

[@michelleshafto4141]

There was a Vanderbilt estate in the town where I grew up. It was sold not too long ago, I'm not sure what they're going to do with it. It was abandoned for years, I'm sure the local kids looted it. Kind of sad. I think it's been refurbished over the years. It was called elm Court in Lenox mass. You can find photos of it on line. I hope to read Anderson's book, I love that type of history. I think I knew at one point that John Jacob Astor made the bulk of his money in the fur trade, but I had forgotten. Cool history.

[@emiliachidester3250]

MOST OF THEM SO CALLED HIGH SOCIETY MADE THEIR MONEY DOING DIRTY DEEDS, MY FAMILY MADE IT IN THE MEDICAL FIELD AND THEY LOST AT ALL JUST LIKE ANY OTHER SO CALL HIGH SOCIETY FAMILY. EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO KEEP SOME OF IT. NOTHING MATERIALISTIC LOST FOREVER.

[@nranderson778]

I got interested watching The Gilded Age. ❤

[@luannnelson547]

Honestly, guys. It’s not pork chops, it’s muttonchops.

[@illyriumus2938]

even worse 😁

[@10cpaul]

A topic that wouldn't matter if I ever knew of, I'm sure I'll make it through the day!

[@Mr21scott]

"I'll take 'people that never want to learn anything new for 1000 Alex' ".

[@365kps2]

Interesting story. They say, 1st generation makes the money, 2nd generation spends the money and 3rd generation destroys it.

[@illyriumus2938]

3rd generation goes to the parties 😀themed 'Once we were rich!"

[@jacksonvanmatre]

I wish they would let their guests answer the questions. They don't even let Cooper finish a sentence.

[@gruweldaad]

It’s so difficult to imagine the name Vanderbilt and nouveau riche in the same sentence.

[@Tony-di3mc]

I like reading about these Families

[@yvonneplant9434]

This stuff is part of why the Gilded Age tv show became popular.

[@sandrarodriguez-ie1ky]

His children are adorable ❤❤❤

[@KrisHenry-bm9nb]

I wasn't aware: 'VANDERBILT' was is inheritance ... That's so cool Anderson. You made it in the business😂

[@donnabyron6214]

I really admire Anderson Cooper .

[@missmaariah]

Hmm I love how he dug up on his ancestry as well as others and shares, this is amazing.

[@jujubees711]

Anderson is such a good, grounded, man.

[@japanjack62]

The Astors and the Vanderbilts still live quite well, not as grand but they still have money...

[@libbyworkman3459]

I really like that they are all maintaining a safe space between them. Covid is still out there.

[@Jollygood-br5pd]

Oh I’m reading that for sure!

[@tylermyers5062]

Hello good friend seemed so genuine 😂

[@JLOinthecity]

LET the MAN SPEAK - they ask a question and then interupt him.

[@maryseman7019]

Especially Gayle.

[@JLOinthecity]

yessssss@@maryseman7019

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@caesarjay1665]

I Love and look up to Anderson Cooper as well …

[@brynwest4495]

Poor people will just never understand

[@WilmaAndersson-mb5fs]

I understand that everyone has their own views and experiences, but it is unfair to make sweeping generalisations about people in poverty. Poverty does not imply a lack of intelligence or understanding, and just because financial challenges may limit certain resources and opportunities does not mean that people in poverty are incapable of understanding other issues.

[@markstevens9660]

Love, love love AC and looking at those boys ,you don’t need to be Einstein to know who provided the ‘seed’ …..🤷🏼‍♂️ …😎😘

[@kangyun1985]

Isn't he a Vanderbilt?

[@Banks040]

I love Anderson Cooper, but I find it hard to believe he’s not gonna leave his children a good chunk of change . But then again maybe he won’t I don’t know

[@mdmssb]

wow

[@paulchezkari6952]

Did Anderson mock middle class families eating at Olive Garden??

[@lindajones9304]

No,he has no inheritance from Vanderbilt. Self made. Mom lived to age late 90's Anderson had to take care of her Vanderbilt and Blue Jean money gone.

[@yvonneplant9434]

Well, gee, these famlies are also about his family.

[@elizabethb4332]

Sounds intriguing.

[@kentondragon9263]

Made in ruthless way? So how is it made these days? 🤦‍♀️🙄

[@ochrechap]

In a ruthless way

[@bosdavy1]

muttonchops, not pork chops

[@PHlophe]

you got the gist

[@mrrpswife]

Well he comes from high society...makes sense.

[@nexussix7933]

He called the people protesting at jan 6 ihop eaters on national tv.

[@Colleensue]

CBS need to report all news they hide 90% of the truth we want to know where are the children of Maui why aren’t they reporting it.

[@dsdwtn5911]

Guess he should have used the true title of "traitor's, murderers' and terrorists " lol

[@nexussix7933]

@@dsdwtn5911 the only person that was killed on January 6 was an unarmed female protester.

[@MothGirl007]

@@dsdwtn5911 This!

[@illyriumus2938]

He is a smart guy! I would have called them Wendies!

[@zm3248]

It couldn’t be that he is one of them 😂

[@alotofmore]

They never had unlimited wealth. If that was the case they would still be rich. Stop downplaying their infamy.

[@arranadams2776]

Nothing lasts forever

[@Gulfstreams]

@cbsmornings This was an unnecessary story where the time could've been dedicated to any other topic. This why mainstream media is out of touch: glorifying boring oligarch history by its already overexposed descendant? How about an unknown author? or artist? or someone struggling. Do better.

[@Giovanna27100]

Hot and Flashy on Agency Tretoin

[@gracelynne3918]

Nobody cares what the elites think of other elites...

[@maxlinder5262]

Since Vlad is ..back., They Don't know What to do with him ..... just my opinion....

[@10cpaul]

He's useless needs to go!! But he will pull the affirmative action card

[@mobrown7594]

He is full of it, if he didn’t care about his moms family and their wealth, then why did he not write a book about the coopers so pretentious lol smh

[@lisalivingston6473]

@mobrown7594 Whose to say he won't write a book about the Cooper side of his family?

[@janejustin1788]

my thoughts too...he just wants to appear like a good principled guy who hates 'ruthless wealthy people' when he benefited from that wealth and legacy

[@lisalivingston6473]

@@janejustin1788 Sorry you feel that way, but I don't. Mr. Cooper was born into privilege on his mother's side, but he forged his own path and followed his passion into journalism. It was many years later that I discovered that Gloria Vanderbilt was his mother.

[@janejustin1788]

@@lisalivingston6473 yes, he has earned his own money and made a name for himself. But he sounds fake and hypocritical when he pretends to hate his Vanderbilt blood yet he's here writing and promoting a book about the family and earning from it. He could have written bout the Cooper side then. But he wouldn't because that name isn't relevant!

[@lisalivingston6473]

​@@janejustin1788Anderson has clearly expressed his love for his mother. As for the rest of the Vanderbilt family, I think it's possible to love your family, but not to like them all that much.

[@lindahermstad5375]

Why not write a book about the Cooper family history that's the only thing that would be interesting I sense abit of snobery here from you ,

[@sunflwr729]

Yes, but would anyone read about the Coopers? Come on!

[@kimw5198]

His father, Wyatt Cooper, wrote one called Families: A Memoir and a Celebration. It's out of print, but available at libraries.

[@maximilianc9897]

He might write a book about Trump too

[@mariajane542]

He’s not old money

[@tommanley2924]

The man is a Vanderbilt. Why not talk about HIS family MSM stooges?

[@freemagicfun]

He did write a book about the Vanderbilts. They even talk about it in this video. 😎

[@tommanley2924]

The truth would be nice , FYI it's not PG.@@freemagicfun

[@larryschwade9596]

Yeah, he never talks about his family, except CONSTANTLY. He wrote a book on them. Did you watch the interview before making your comment?

[@teresalegler2777]

His mother was a Vanderbilt, but she Spent what was left of the fortune. As he stated, he realized he would have to make his own way. He’s been working since an early age. His last book was about the his mother’s family, the Vanderbilts.

[@1940semochild]

He has. Not just in the book he wrote but in interviews including this one. He has also made documentaries about his mother Gloria Vanderbilt.

[@mrquenya]

so everybody and their momma is writing a book

[@againstthegraingolf301]

He’s been published.. You should too. Everyone’s story matters

[@Colleensue]

CBS sitting here watching Josh Green on your show, where are the children of Maui.???? It’s your job at a journalist to ask these things, why are you throwing this under the rug.? This isn’t going away we as Americans want to know.!

[@virgilpalmer2427]

Want to know what's wrong with America... just look at these 5 people in this video ..

[@WilmaAndersson-mb5fs]

Instead of focusing on what we think is wrong with others, we should try to understand and address the underlying issues and work towards creating a more inclusive and just society for all. This requires open-mindedness, constructive dialogue and a willingness to listen to different perspectives.

[@coronajewelry]

but he is vanderbuilt though

[@MAP87PA]

which makes it even more interesting because other obscure authors write books about prominent figures in society. At least he met Brooke Astor in the flesh.

[@peterbradshaw8018]

Follow the Dukes of Westminister buy land in growing metropolises and rent them out never sell. Mix in some farm land and wallah.

[@thekeith-donovanexperience]

Must be nice

[@mariaytinexposer]

7

[@KathrynHunt-jq7pg]

Oh my gosh, Gail looks so Ozempic it is creepy! It is very distracting for the viewer!

[@zwinbtwn365]

Dull…

[@DCGuy1997]

It's cute Anderson says he wanted to make his own way but the only reason he has done so well is due to his last name. He NEVER would have gotten the career he has had if he not been a Vanderbilt. He's one of the most overpaid TV personalities.

[@PHlophe]

Nepotism is the name of the game

[@mte4506]

Anderson Cooper has done well because he is smart and he works non stop. He has been a war correspondent, a journalist, and a reporter and went through the ranks to get to where he is today. A family name can open doors, but it can not make a career. Intelligence and Talent made his career. Jealous much?

[@WilmaAndersson-mb5fs]

My review of Anderson Cooper. He is a famous news presenter and journalist who has a wide influence in the media world. Though he was born in a wealthy family, he has achieved success in the news industry through his talent and hard work.

[@kkpenney444]

Uh, his last name is Cooper. Sure, his upbringing gave him a solid education, but he built the rest through hard work. It was years before most people knew he had anything to do with the Vanderbilt family.

[@lisalivingston6473]

@@kkpenney444 I agree. Well said!

[@ChrisBronson-gn5yd]

🤔 ..... mmm

[@russellgrant1535]

Is this the book he ripped off from Meryl Gordon?

[@marcust4238]

Vulgar robber barons

[@ghayath2011]

Can't stand his fakeness

[@lynneeify]

Sounds like the Bidens and Clintons.

[@Toodamhot]

He's terrible on CNN

[@iloveTrump45]

When will he explain his deep interest in being a habitual liar and a deceiver

[@Mr21scott]

What's this got to do with Chump?