Distinguished from her CNN colleague Anderson Cooper, Becky Anderson holds her own as a skilled interviewer known for her incisive questioning style. She has conducted numerous high-profile interviews with world leaders and influential global figures, including Jacob Zuma, Hamid Karzai, Benjamin Netanyahu, Kofi Annan, Desmond Tutu, and Ban Ki-moon. In addition to political figures, she has also interviewed a range of celebrities such as Tom Hanks, Lady Gaga, George Clooney, Beyoncé, Lloyd, Juliette Binoche, Oprah Winfrey, and Lupita Nyong’o.

Middle East Coverage and Global Reporting

In 2014, Anderson spent a significant amount of time covering events in the Middle East, traveling to cities including Beirut, Istanbul, Jerusalem, and Cairo during a period of heightened regional turmoil. Her reports, interviews, and packages provided crucial insight for international audiences. A notable highlight during this time was her interview with Shimon Peres, former President of Israel, which gained substantial global attention amidst an intensifying political crisis.

Anderson has consistently reported from major global hotspots. She covered the anti-austerity protests in Greece, the Arab Spring uprising in Tunisia, and was present in Rome when Pope Benedict XVI abdicated, paving the way for Pope Francis. She also served as CNN’s official correspondent at the Olympic Games and reported live from Buckingham Palace during the birth of Prince George. Additionally, she contributed to CNN’s comprehensive coverage of the 7/7 London bombings.