History of Bob Iger in Timeline

Robert Iger is an American media executive known for his leadership at The Walt Disney Company. He held positions at ABC before becoming President of Disney in 2000. Iger succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO in 2005, a role he held until 2020. After serving as executive chairman, he retired in December 2021 but continued as an advisor to his successor.

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1993: Start of Harvey Weinstein's run at Miramax

In August 2019, as part of a lawsuit, it was mentioned that Harvey Weinstein's run at Miramax began in 1993 and lasted until 2005. Allegations were made that during this period, decisions made by Bob Iger and Michael Eisner enabled actions by Weinstein that harmed employees.

2005: End of Harvey Weinstein's run at Miramax

In August 2019, as part of a lawsuit, it was mentioned that Harvey Weinstein's run at Miramax ended in 2005, having started in 1993. Allegations were made that during this period, decisions made by Bob Iger and Michael Eisner enabled actions by Weinstein that harmed employees.

2010: Oscar party incident involving John Lasseter

During a 2010 Oscar party, Pixar chief John Lasseter was reportedly seen "making out with a junior staffer", an incident Bob Iger was allegedly aware of, according to a November 2017 Variety report. This event contributed to allegations that Lasseter's inappropriate interactions with young women had been known to company leadership for years.

November 2017: Variety reports Iger knew about John Lasseter's misconduct

In November 2017, Variety reported that Bob Iger was aware of an incident at a 2010 Oscar party where Pixar chief John Lasseter was allegedly "making out with a junior staffer." This report seemingly confirmed anonymous allegations suggesting that Lasseter's inappropriate behavior towards young women had been known to company leadership since the 1990s, implying a failure to address the issue.

August 2019: Iger added to Paz de la Huerta's lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein

In August 2019, Vanity Fair reported that actress Paz de la Huerta added Bob Iger to her lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, alleging that Iger and former CEO Michael Eisner "made a series of decisions that allowed a range of actions by Harvey Weinstein that unacceptably harmed certain employees". Disney denied any knowledge of misconduct.

July 2023: Iger criticizes WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes

During a July 2023 interview on CNBC, Bob Iger described the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes as "not realistic". He stated that the unions are "adding to the set of the challenges that this business is already facing that is, quite frankly, very disruptive." These comments were widely criticized for being elitist.