Happy birthday! Christine Ockrent turns 82 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 82 on Friday, Apr. 24, 2026.

Former French evening news anchor Christine Ockrent is celebrating her 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed journalists of her generation.

Popular journalist Christine Ockrent has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Ockrent, a cultural icon

Born in Brussels on April 24, 1944, Christine Ockrent's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Belgian history. Ockrent's not just a great journalist, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Christine hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Christine Ockrent as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Christine, you're the best!

Christine Ockrent career in pictures

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