Natalie Anderson ’08

Natalie Anderson is the winner of season 29 of CBS’ Survivor and runner-up of the all-winners Survivor Winners at War season. She has also competed on the CBS reality competition series The Amazing Race, MTV’s The Challenge, and the current Emmy-winning reality show The Traitors on Peacock.

On screen, Anderson is known for her physical prowess, mental strength, and fierce competitiveness. While competing, Anderson has showcased perseverance and her ability to navigate setbacks in high-stress, high-stakes situations with unapologetic pursuit. With more than 10 years of competitive reality TV experience, Anderson not only shows up, she shows up to win.  Off-screen, Anderson is a CrossFit coach and personal trainer, a twin, and an aunt. She wants to inspire young girls and women to find their strength and feel empowered in their bodies.

Born in NYC and raised in Sri Lanka, Anderson graduated from Fordham University in 2008, where she majored in business administration and played club rugby.