Anderson Wags Yalie Finger at Paris

Click to return to TMZ.comAnderson Cooper -- once famously dubbed the "Paris Hilton" of cable news -- gave the real Paris Hilton the third degree last night, bagging on her for doing, well, nothing.

The silver-haired Yale graduate and Vanderbilt family scion laid into the GED-educated Paris on his show last night, which he grudgingly devoted to Hilton, who had just been interviewed on his good friend Larry King's show. "I don't understand her," said Coop, "I don't understand the appeal ... she's 26 years old. Why hasn't she been substantial until now?"

What was big, mean Mr. Cooper doing when he was 26? Oh, that's right -- reporting from war torn and disease-ridden countries like Vietnam, Somalia, and Rwanda.

Yeah, whatever -- how many Carl's Jr. spots does Dandy Andy have under his racquet-patterned grosgrain belt?



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61.
I watched Paris on Larry last night. For once, I really liked her. Who cares if she could not quote the Bible? I could not either and I do read passages. I would also be nervous. She was put on the spot. She did serve more time than average. I think she has learned a lesson. I think she will help less fortunate people. I was quite impressed with her. My daughter likes her as well. She ate dinner with her one night (at the same table) in Miami and really liked her. At the time, I was not impressed but after last night, I see why she liked her. As for Anderson, something is just wrong with him for acting ridiculous last night. I could not stomach much of he and that other gayish guy bashing Paris. I had to turn the channel. He was acting like a spoiled two year old who was jealous....just unbelievable. I no longer care for him much. The lady attorney on the show was the person I thought would really bash Paris and she actually seemed impressed with her as well! I was also impressed that she didn't trash her friends (whether past or present)....that says a lot in my book. Also, that she has several businesses. She can't help that she was born into wealth. Who wouldn't want to be?

Posted at 5:18PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Jana Deffes

62. The point is: Paris Hilton is reflective of a generation gone vacuous... there is nothing of substance in their outlook and lifestyle nor is there any concern for anyone else but their "hot" bodies, designer shoes, clothes...caked up faces.... excessive drugs, partying and meaningless sex escapades. That's all great for Paris herself, the danger comes when the media continously flaunts her behavior to the rest of the world and unfortunately our young children see and internalize these superficial attitudes as the way to be "hip" and popular. Very few realize what is happening here is a serious mental deterioration of our teenagers and young adults such as; an exceptional rise in "hard core" drug use and alcoholism in schools, overwhelming and deadly eating disorders and depression among teenagers.Certainly, Paris HIlton single-handedly is not responsible for the decline of value and substance in our yourth, but she stands as the symbol of all that is decadently wrong .... as any life lived in excess is bound to end disasterously.... in all things.... balance is the key.
Shame of you TMZ for not having the insight to speak out about the excess and ensuing consequemces of a lifestyle like Paris Hilton... but then again, I forgot, you are a part of the problem and not the solution.

Posted at 4:49PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Het

63. ANDERSON COOPER IS A HATER , SHE COVERED HER ASS WHEN ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HER PERSONAL LIFE , HE REPORTS NEWS THAT IS POLISHED AND WATERED DOWN , HE HAS NO ROOM TO TALK ABOUT ANYONE , ALOHA PARIS - TGFM

Posted at 4:49PM on Jun 28th 2007 by fred moses

64. ANDERSON COOPER IS A HATER , SHE COVERED HER ASS WHEN ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HER PERSONAL LIFE , HE REPORTS NEWS THAT IS POLISHED AND WATERED DOWN , HE HAS NO ROOM TO TALK ABOUT ANYONE , ALOHA PARIS - TGFM

Posted at 4:50PM on Jun 28th 2007 by fred moses

65. #61, hello, Paris earns several million a year on her own for the past 7 years. Get your facts straight.

Posted at 4:50PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Ashleigh

66. 33-Sue-Ask me if I care!

35-Casey-He praised Angelina Jolie? and who may I ask is Angelina Jolie? The last time I checked she stole Aniston's husband, was an ex-heroin addict, knife cutter, blood sucker, father's hater, etc, etc, etc. it seems to me that Cooper love a woman who ban journalists but adopts 13 children in 14 days. Very intelligent, eh?...Give me a break!

Posted at 4:54PM on Jun 28th 2007 by coco

67. I thought Cooper did an excellent job bringing some balance to the lame ass, none probing interview by Mr. King. ps Who cares if AC is gay or not? He's a good reporter who is not afraid to challenge Paris Hilton or his friend and co-worker, Larry King. Get over yourselves.

Posted at 4:53PM on Jun 28th 2007 by ricknhighlands

68. I just find it hard to believe that a prominent family such as the "Hiltons" would allow their kid to be a dropout. Not like she was going to acting school or something. HA.

Posted at 4:52PM on Jun 28th 2007 by WTF?

69. #67-----wake up.....paris gets the majority of her money just from showing up at places, not because she actually does anything that resembles an honest job!!!

Posted at 4:55PM on Jun 28th 2007 by kimmer

70. TMZ,

Stop kissing Paris' ass and face facts most of America thinks she is a spoiled brat with no substance. Anderson was simply in touch with his audience, something that you are in capable of.

Posted at 4:55PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Marie

71. DAMN YOU TO HELL MISS PARIS HERPIE HILTON!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:55PM on Jun 28th 2007 by sasha

72. Bird - Paris has done quite a bit of modeling over the years. She gets the gigs due to her family's influence, but she can still be called a model.

Sasha - Yes, she does have a GED.

Posted at 4:55PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Kate

73. TMZ just flipped the wrestler murder story back to the #1 spot due to not getting
enough hits or comments.

I hope TMZ knows that people are only commenting on this current story because of Anderson, NOT because of boring Paris. She should never have done that interview....
now the world knows that she is B-O-R-I-N-G. Stick to sound bytes Paris...1hr is too
much time to stretch the nothingness that is you.

Posted at 4:56PM on Jun 28th 2007 by forget Paris

74. OH NO FAUX NEWS DIDN'T !!!! (rolls eye while snapping fingers three times )

Anderson Cooper hit the nail on the head. Paris comes from a long line of self absorbed silver spooners....who contested their Grandfather's good sense to make their lazy butts earn a living. He never left them the billions they enjoy....they went against a dead man's wish's ....for their wealth....( kinda like the Marshalls vs Anna Nicole ).

Paris at 26, has the mindset of a 15 year old, and her mother is worse. Her mother doesn't even have common sense enough not to throw a party when claiming your kid is too sick to stay in jail, not to mention the Red Carpet. Asinine the entire Hilton Family living in DENIAL.

They can't even shine the shoes of Anderson who used his money to explore atrocities around the world, with no promise of ever having the position he is presently in.
He worked hard....IN SPITE OF HIS WEALTH, is COMPASSIONATE and THOUGHTFUL.....something PARIS nor her familty seem to possess. But I don't blame Paris....I blame her parents who enable her.....and actually demean her with their DUMB IDEAS of soliciting millions for interviews and Las Vegas parties.....they are a disgrace to the Hilton name and Grandpa must be turning over in his grave to see what has happened to his donation to the Catholic Church, as compared to these SPOILED BRATS.
Many people have lots of money, but none more OBNOXIOUS then the Hilton Family.

Posted at 4:58PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Brat2u

75. Anderson is awesome! It looked like he did not want to be talking about Paris last night. I can't imagine why.

Posted at 4:58PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Because I Said So

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