Challenges Faced by Erin Andrews: Obstacles and Turning Points

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Erin Andrews. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Erin Andrews is a prominent American sportscaster and television personality. She gained recognition as a correspondent for ESPN, beginning in 2004, before transitioning to Fox Sports in 2012. She currently serves as the lead sideline reporter for Fox's NFL broadcasts. Andrews also garnered mainstream attention as a contestant on, and later co-host of, "Dancing with the Stars," from 2010 to 2019.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2008: Filmed in Hotel Room

In 2008, Michael David Barrett filmed Erin Andrews in her hotel room through peepholes at the Nashville Marriott and the Radisson Airport hotel in Milwaukee.

July 16, 2009: Nude Video Posted Online

On July 16, 2009, a video of Erin Andrews, in which she appeared nude, was posted online and quickly went viral.

October 2, 2009: Michael Barrett Arrested

On October 2, 2009, Michael David Barrett was arrested by the FBI for interstate stalking related to the videotaping of Erin Andrews.

December 15, 2009: Barrett Pleads Guilty

On December 15, 2009, Michael Barrett pleaded guilty to charges related to the interstate stalking and videotaping of Erin Andrews.

March 15, 2010: Barrett Sentenced

On March 15, 2010, Michael Barrett was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, three years of probation, $5,000 in fines, and $7,366 in restitution for stalking Erin Andrews.

July 2011: Removing Video from Internet

In July 2011, Erin Andrews was still working to have the video of her filmed in her hotel room removed from the Internet. She also worked with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar to enact a new federal anti-stalking law.

July 3, 2012: Barrett Released from Prison

On July 3, 2012, Michael Barrett was released from the Seattle Community Correctional Center after serving his sentence for stalking Erin Andrews.

March 2013: Motion to Quash Subpoena

In March 2013, Erin Andrews's lawyers filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to quash a subpoena from Marriott, claiming the request was an attempt to "harass and embarrass" Andrews.

October 2015: Files Lawsuit Against Marriott and Barrett

In October 2015, Erin Andrews filed a suit against the Nashville Marriott and Barrett for $75 million.

February 22, 2016: Jury Selection Begins

On February 22, 2016, jury selection began for Erin Andrews's lawsuit hearing against the Nashville Marriott and Barrett.

September 2016: Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

In September 2016, Erin Andrews was diagnosed with cervical cancer, leading to treatment and eventual recovery.

January 2017: Cervical Cancer Announcement

In January 2017, Erin Andrews announced that she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer in September 2016 and received treatment, ultimately being pronounced cancer-free after two surgeries.