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15. Being independently wealthy has it's perks

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 08:51 PM

Jun 27

Or so I thought but being the son of Gloria Vanderbilt was less lucrative than I thought.

Although I'm sure Anderson has done okay and would easily find a new gig if need be..

Anderson Cooper inherited $1.5 million from his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, following her death in 2019.

Michael B. Cohen & Associates

While initial speculation suggested Vanderbilt's estate was worth upward of $200 million, court filings revealed the actual value was closer to $1.5 million, which was left almost entirely to Cooper.

Los Angeles Times

Cooper—who has built his own successful career and fortune—has publicly stated that he believes inheriting massive sums is a "curse" and an "initiative sucker". He even applies this philosophy to his own children, noting on Page Six that he does not plan to leave a large trust fund for his son.

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Link- Way to go Anderson Cooper: [View all] applegrove Jun 27 OP

Paywall :-( spooky3 Jun 27 #1

Here it is: applegrove Jun 27 #2

You might want to copy this into your OP SheltieLover Jun 27 #3

Thanks. I did. applegrove Jun 27 #4

YW. SheltieLover Jun 27 #5

I know. I should do that even if Mastodon doesn't render. applegrove Jun 27 #6

:-) SheltieLover Jun 27 #10

. applegrove Jun 27 #11

I actually strongly prefer the MSNow hosts over AC Janbdwl72 Jun 27 #7

He is like Cronkite to me. I don't get MSNOW in Canada. applegrove Jun 27 #9

Thanks! spooky3 Jun 27 #14

Thank you for posting. I've always admired Anderson Cooper. No I'm not on board. ALBliberal Jun 27 #8

Too bad he is SOL newdeal2 Jun 27 #12

What does SOL mean? applegrove Jun 27 #13

Being independently wealthy has it's perks LessAspin Jun 27 #15