From jaw-dropping properties to staggering earnings, Anderson Cooper isn’t just a news anchor—he’s a financial powerhouse. As details of his hidden empire emerge, the media world is left stunned

Anderson Cooper may be one of the most recognizable faces in the news industry – but he has also been thriving off camera.

Because, over the years, the CNN anchor and Vanderbilt heir, 58, has quietly amassed a stunning real estate collection.

He now owns a string of homes that span from the heart of Manhattan to the rainforests of Brazil, each with its own architectural charm and backstory.

The impressive property portfolio currently includes a restored historic estate in Connecticut, a firehouse home in Greenwich Village and a jungle oasis in Trancoso.

Cooper also previously counted two beachside cottages in the Hamptons as part of his empire.

And now, fans know just how he affords it all.

Cooper is said to be raking in a staggering $18 million a year — meaning the longtime anchor’s salary is roughly five times that of Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins, sources told Puck.

From tennis courts and tree‑house suites to hidden TVs and Olympic-sized pools, FEMAIL takes a look inside the homes Anderson Cooper calls his own.

Anderson Cooper may be one of the most recognizable faces in the news industry – but he has also been thriving off camera

Manhattan Firehouse: Greenwich Village, New York City

In 2010, Cooper bought a former 1906 FDNY firehouse which was converted into a home for $4.3 million, per Curbed.

The house has a string of original details left in tact to add to the charm – including the original brass fire pole and exposed brick walls.

‘I’m moving into a new building in New York from 1906, so I’m making a gym from the turn of the century,’ Cooper told USA Today in 2011.

‘I just bought the old kind of weights with big large balls on the ends. Back then there were gymnasiums, climbing ropes in the ceiling. It’s an old firehouse [so] I want it to keep the old firemen’s gym.’

In 2015, Cooper’s home was used as the backdrop for a H&M video campaign with David Beckham and Kevin Hart.

The ad showcased further glimpses of the unique property with a peek inside his living room, gym and lavish rooftop.

In 2010, Cooper bought a former 1906 FDNY firehouse which was converted into a home for $4.3 million

Casa Anderson: Trancoso, Brazil

Nestled in the historic coastal village of Trancoso, Bahia, is Cooper’s lavish Brazilian bolthole.

Cooper first visited the area in 2013 when he immediately fell in love with the vibrant community, lush rainforest and iconic village green known as the Quadrado.

‘The first time I came to Trancoso I stepped out onto the Quadrado and fell in love with the place,’ he told Conde Nast Traveller in 2016.

‘It’s a real community: you know your neighbors, you see their kids playing football in the fading light of day, you hear bossa nova drifting from a family-run restaurant nearby. There really is no place like it in the world.’

He then purchased one of the lots right on the Quadrado and commissioned Wilbert Das, the former creative director at Diesel and co-owner of Uxua Casa Hotel, to design the compound.

However, the cost of the home is unknown.

Nestled in the historic coastal village of Trancoso, Bahia, is Cooper’s lavish Brazilian bolthole

Cooper first visited the area in 2013 when he immediately fell in love with the vibrant community, lush rainforest and iconic village green known as the Quadrado

He then purchased one of the lots right on the Quadrado and commissioned Wilbert Das, the former creative director at Diesel and co-owner of Uxua Casa Hotel, to design the compound

The verdant estate is made up of four separate buildings – all decorated in blues, greens and whites

The verdant estate is made up of four separate buildings – all decorated in blues, greens and whites.

Palm trees and orchids are planted throughout the grounds including seven types of banana, acai and cacao.

The outdoor space also boasts sunbeds, an al fresco bar and a shower in the hollow of a tree trunk.

For guests looking to make a splash, the home also boasts a 65-foot teal-colored pool.

Cooper’s home was previously available to rent from $1,530 a night including breakfast.

Palm trees and orchids are planted throughout the grounds including seven types of banana, acai and cacao

The outdoor space also boasts sunbeds, an al fresco bar and a shower in the hollow of a tree trunk

Cooper’s home was previously available to rent from $1,530 a night including breakfast

Rye House: Litchfield, Connecticut

In 2014, Cooper purchased his Connecticut estate in Litchfield for somewhere between $5 million and $9 million, per Page Six.

The 10,127-square-foot home – called Rye House – has 18 rooms and was built in 1908 by Wilson Eyer, who was the founder of House & Garden magazine.

The area is known for being home to the rich and famous. It is even where Oscar winner Meryl Streep and ex-husband Don Gummer raised their four children.

The property features original chestnut wood paneling, limestone fireplaces, and a hand-carved marble staircase.

In 2014, Cooper purchased his Connecticut estate in Litchfield for somewhere between $5 million and $9 million

The 10,127-square-foot home – called Rye House – has 18 rooms and was built in 1908 by Wilson Eyer, who was the founder of House & Garden magazine

The estate boasts 280-acre grounds complete with Japanese gardens, grape arbor, tennis court and an Olympic-sized swimming pool

The main house – which holds a place on the National Register of Historic Places – has six bedrooms, six full baths and three half-baths.

The estate boasts 280-acre grounds complete with Japanese gardens, grape arbor, tennis court and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

The house is close to scenic biking and hiking trails as well as Bantam Lake and Lake Waramaug.

Neighboring Beach Cottages: Hamptons, New York

Cooper previously purchased two neighboring homes in the quaint town of Quoque, in Hamptons, New York.

The first was a traditional Quogue cottage that he snapped up for $1.15 million in 2003.

It was originally built in 1946 before the TV host renovated the six-bedroom home with the help of his mother – designer and heiress Gloria Vanderbilt.

Talking points about the property include stunning views of Aspatuck Creek, heated pool, chef’s kitchen and separate above-garage apartment.

Cooper previously purchased two neighboring homes in the quaint town of Quoque, in Hamptons, New York

Despite its plus points, Cooper sold the cottage for $2.97 million in 2015, per Page Six.

Cooper purchased the neighboring property that sat next door for $1.7 million in 2012, per Dan’s Papers.

It boasted four bedrooms, billiards room, private office above the garage, and another pool and spa setup.

However, he also sold the home in 2015 for $2.59 million.