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 recognized for her career in sports broadcasting. She initially gained fame as a correspondent for ESPN, joining the network in 2004. Andrews later transitioned to Fox Sports in 2012, where she became the lead sideline reporter for their NFL broadcasting team. Beyond sports journalism, Andrews increased her public profile by participating in ABC's Dancing with the Stars in 2010 and subsequently co-hosting the show from 2014 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: Video Posted Online

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

October 2, 2009: Arrested by FBI

On October 2, 2009, Michael David Barrett was arrested by the FBI for interstate stalking.

December 15, 2009: Pleads Guilty

On December 15, 2009, Michael David Barrett pleaded guilty to interstate stalking charges.

March 15, 2010: Barrett Sentenced

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

July 2011: Video Removal Efforts

In July 2011, Erin Andrews was still trying to have the video of her filmed in her hotel room removed from the Internet.

July 3, 2012: Barrett Released

On July 3, 2012, Michael David Barrett was released from the Seattle Community Correctional Center.

March 2013: Motion to Quash Subpoena

In March 2013, Erin Andrews' lawyers filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to quash a subpoena from Marriott seeking her employment and medical records.

October 2015: Files Suit for $75 Million

In October 2015, Erin Andrews filed a suit against the Nashville Marriott and Barrett for $75 million related to the hotel room video incident.

February 22, 2016: Jury Selection Begins

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

March 7, 2016: $55 Million Awarded

On March 7, 2016, after a two-week trial, the jury awarded Erin Andrews $55 million in her lawsuit against the Nashville Marriott and Barrett.

September 2016: Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer

In September 2016, Erin Andrews was diagnosed with cervical cancer, which she later announced in January 2017.

January 2017: Announces Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

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