What is Chris Cuomo's Net Worth and Salary?
Chris Cuomo is an American television journalist with a net worth of $12 million. He rose to prominence as the host of Cuomo Prime Time on CNN until its cancellation in December 2021. Known for his critical news analysis, Chris is the brother of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and son of the late Governor Mario Cuomo. Chris Cuomo was terminated by CNN on December 5, 2021, over allegations that he used his position to investigate women who accused his brother of sexual harassment. Despite Cuomo Prime Time being CNN's highest-rated show at the time, it did not top prime-time cable news ratings across networks. Cuomo has since joined Nexstar Media Group, where he now hosts Cuomo for NewsNation.
Salary & Contract Lawsuit
Chris Cuomo's annual salary at CNN was $6 million. Following his termination, he was reportedly preparing an $18 million lawsuit against CNN, representing the remaining amount on his contract. By February 2022, Chris had escalated his demands to $60 million, claiming potential future earnings. Later, it was reported that Chris sought more than $100 million in damages from CNN.
Early Life
Christopher Charles Cuomo was born on August 9, 1970, in Queens, New York. He is the son of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo and Matilda Raffa Cuomo. His grandparents, Andrea and Immacolata Cuomo, emigrated from Italy in the 1920s. Chris's brother, Andrew Cuomo, served as New York Governor from 2011 to 2021. His sister, Maria Cuomo Cole, is a film producer and is married to fashion designer Kenneth Cole. His other sister, Margaret, is a doctor. Chris Cuomo attended The Albany Academy, Yale University for his Bachelor's degree, and Fordham University for his J.D. He has been a licensed attorney since 1995.
Career
Chris Cuomo's career began with appearances on CNBC, CNN, and MSNBC. He was a correspondent for Fox Files and served as a political policy analyst for Fox News. At ABC, he did a year-long assignment on heroin addiction for 20/20 and covered legal issues, the Haiti earthquake, and more. His reports led to significant changes, such as the recall of over 150,000 BMWs. From 2006 to 2009, he was the news anchor for Good Morning America, covering global breaking news, including war zones and natural disasters. In February 2013, he joined CNN, co-hosting the morning show before moving to primetime with Cuomo Prime Time in March 2018. He also hosted Inside with Chris Cuomo on HLN and a SiriusXM radio show, "Let's Get After It." After his CNN exit, he started a new show called Cuomo on NewsNation in October 2022. Chris has received multiple awards, including Emmys, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and Polk and Peabody Awards.
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Personal Life
Chris married Cristina Greeven, former editor of Gotham Magazine, in 2001. They live in Manhattan with their three children — Bella, Carolina Regina, and Mario. Chris was named one of People magazine's "50 Sexiest People" in 1997. In August 2019, he made headlines for a verbal altercation in a bar over being called "Fredo." In March 2020, Chris engaged in a light-hearted interview with his brother, Andrew Cuomo, about the pandemic on CNN, highlighting their humorous sibling dynamic.
Real Estate
In 2001, Chris and Cristina Cuomo bought a Southampton home for $1.3 million, later selling it for $2.9 million in 2019. In June 2011, they purchased a Park Avenue apartment for $2.995 million.
