History of Bob Iger in Timeline

Robert Iger is an American media executive renowned for his leadership at The Walt Disney Company. He served as CEO from 2005 to 2020, during which he oversaw significant acquisitions like Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox, greatly expanding Disney's content and reach. After briefly retiring in 2021, he returned as CEO in 2022, succeeding Bob Chapek. His second tenure focused on navigating the evolving media landscape, emphasizing streaming services, and revitalizing Disney's creative output. Iger's strategic vision and deal-making prowess have solidified Disney's position as a global entertainment powerhouse. He renewed his contract until 2026 and then was succeeded as CEO by Josh D'Amaro.

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1993: Start of Weinstein's run at Miramax

In 1993, Harvey Weinstein began his run at Miramax, during which, according to a lawsuit filed in August 2019, Iger and Michael Eisner made decisions that allowed Weinstein's harmful actions to occur until 2005.

2005: End of Weinstein's run at Miramax

In 2005, Harvey Weinstein's run at Miramax ended, during which, according to a lawsuit filed in August 2019, Iger and Michael Eisner made decisions that allowed Weinstein's harmful actions to occur from 1993. Disney denied any prior knowledge of settlements with Weinstein's victims.

2010: Lasseter's behavior at Oscar party

In 2010, Pixar chief John Lasseter was seen "making out with a junior staffer" at an Oscar party, an event that brought to light his history of inappropriate interactions with young women, which was allegedly known by company leadership since the 1990s.

November 2017: Iger Aware of Lasseter's Misconduct

In November 2017, Variety reported that Bob Iger knew about the 2010 incident at an Oscar party where Pixar's John Lasseter was behaving inappropriately. This report seemed to confirm the allegations that Iger and other leaders were aware of Lasseter's misconduct since the 1990s.

August 2019: Iger Added to Weinstein Lawsuit

In August 2019, Iger was added to a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein by actress Paz de la Huerta, alleging that Iger and Michael Eisner made decisions that allowed Weinstein's harmful actions to occur from 1993 to 2005. Disney denied any prior knowledge of settlements with Weinstein's victims.

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", adding that the unions are adding to the challenges that the business is facing. His comments were widely criticized for being elitist and out of touch.

December 2024: Iger Approves Settlement with Trump

In December 2024, Bob Iger approved a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump, who had just won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, over a lawsuit that Trump had filed against ABC News. This decision was seen by critics as a dangerous precedent and a threat to free speech.

September 22, 2025: ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel Live!

On September 22, 2025, while Bob Iger was head of Disney, ABC indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! following pressure from the second Trump administration and right-wing media. This was in response to Jimmy Kimmel's claim that the MAGA movement was covering up the Republican affiliation of Charlie Kirk's assassin, Tyler Robinson.

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