History of Erin Andrews in Timeline
"Erin Jill Andrews is a well-known figure in American sports broadcasting and television. Her career took off as an ESPN correspondent in 2004, and she later became a prominent sideline reporter for Fox Sports' NFL coverage. Beyond sports, she gained wider fame through her participation in ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars,' where she finished third in 2010 and later co-hosted for five seasons."
May 4, 1978: Erin Andrews was born
Erin Jill Andrews was born on May 4, 1978. This event marks the beginning of her life and journey to becoming a well-known sportscaster and television personality.
1996: Graduated High School
Erin Andrews graduated from high school in 1996.
1997: Joined the Florida Gators Dazzlers Dance Team
Erin Andrews joined the Florida Gators Dazzlers dance team in 1997 and was active with them until 2000.
2000: Began Working for Fox Sports Florida
Erin Andrews kicked off her professional career in 2000 by working as a freelance reporter for Fox Sports Florida.
2000: Graduated from the University of Florida
In 2000, Erin Andrews graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in telecommunications.
2001: Became a Tampa Bay Lightning Reporter
Starting in 2001, Erin Andrews served as a reporter for the Tampa Bay Lightning, a position she held until 2002.
2002: Covered Atlanta Sports Teams for Turner South
From 2002 to 2004, Erin Andrews worked for Turner South, covering the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Thrashers, and Atlanta Hawks as a studio host and reporter.
April 2004: Joined ESPN as a Reporter for ESPN National Hockey Night
Erin Andrews's career with ESPN started in April 2004 when she joined as a reporter for ESPN National Hockey Night.
2004: Joined ESPN
Erin Andrews joined ESPN in 2004, marking the start of her prominent career as a sports correspondent.
2004: Left Turner South Network
In 2004, Erin Andrews left the Turner South network.
2005: Expanded Role at ESPN to Include College Football and MLB Reporting
In 2005, Erin Andrews's responsibilities at ESPN grew to include sideline reporting for Major League Baseball and college football games.
2007: Voted "America's Sexiest Sportscaster" by Playboy
Erin Andrews was recognized for her attractiveness in 2007 when Playboy magazine bestowed upon her the title of "America's Sexiest Sportscaster."
2008: Began Reporting for the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Starting in 2008 and continuing through 2010, Erin Andrews served as a reporter for ESPN's and ABC's live coverage of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
2008: Andrews Secretly Filmed in Hotel Rooms
In 2008, Michael David Barrett filmed Erin Andrews through peepholes in her hotel rooms in Nashville, Tennessee, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
2008: Voted "America's Sexiest Sportscaster" by Playboy Again
Erin Andrews's reign as "America's Sexiest Sportscaster," according to Playboy, continued in 2008 when she received the title for the second year in a row.
July 16, 2009: Secret Recording of Erin Andrews Released Online
On July 16, 2009, a video of Erin Andrews nude in her hotel room was posted online and quickly went viral.
October 2, 2009: Arrest Made in Erin Andrews Case
The FBI arrested Michael David Barrett for interstate stalking on October 2, 2009, in connection with the secret filming of Erin Andrews.
December 15, 2009: Barrett Pleads Guilty
On December 15, 2009, Michael David Barrett pleaded guilty to charges of interstate stalking related to the filming of Erin Andrews.
March 15, 2010: Barrett Sentenced for Stalking
Michael David Barrett was sentenced on March 15, 2010, to 30 months in prison, three years of probation, and fined for stalking Erin Andrews.
2010: Became a Correspondent on "Good Morning America"
Adding to her growing list of roles, Erin Andrews became a correspondent for ABC's "Good Morning America" in 2010.
2010: Became a Spokesperson for Kraft Foods Huddle to Fight Hunger
Demonstrating her commitment to giving back, Erin Andrews aligned herself with the Kraft Foods Huddle to Fight Hunger campaign in 2010, contributing to their efforts to combat food insecurity.
2010: Placed Third on "Dancing with the Stars"
Erin Andrews showcased her dancing skills in 2010 by competing on the tenth season of "Dancing with the Stars." She and her partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, secured an impressive third-place finish.
2010: Competed on Dancing with the Stars and Became a "Good Morning America" Correspondent
In 2010, Andrews competed on the tenth season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, where she placed third. She also began working as a correspondent on ABC's "Good Morning America."
2010: Concluded Reporting for the Scripps National Spelling Bee
In 2010, Erin Andrews stopped reporting for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
January 2011: Signed Endorsement Deal with Reebok and Faced Backlash
In January 2011, Erin Andrews signed an endorsement deal with Reebok to promote their ZigTech brand. However, this led to controversy and revised endorsement guidelines from ESPN due to a perceived conflict of interest related to her comments about Nike shoes during the 2011 Rose Bowl.
February 2011: Last Appearance on "Good Morning America" for a Period of Time
Erin Andrews made her last appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" for a while in February 2011, after covering the Oscars.
July 2011: Andrews Works to Remove Video, Supports Anti-Stalking Law
In July 2011, Erin Andrews was still trying to have the video of her removed from the internet, and she worked with Senator Amy Klobuchar on a new federal anti-stalking law.
October 2011: Launched "Girls Night Out" Campaign with StubHub
Erin Andrews partnered with StubHub in October 2011 to launch the "Girls Night Out" campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting and celebrating women attending events together.
November 2011: Subject of Lawsuit Filed by Former ESPN Executive
Erin Andrews was at the center of a lawsuit filed in November 2011 by former ESPN executive Keith Clinkscales against ESPN Vice President Joan Lynch. The lawsuit revolved around allegations of inappropriate behavior by Clinkscales toward Andrews, which she had reportedly disclosed to others.
June 29, 2012: Left ESPN to Join Fox Sports
Erin Andrews made a significant career move on June 29, 2012, by leaving ESPN to join Fox Sports.
July 3, 2012: Barrett Released from Prison
Michael David Barrett was released from prison on July 3, 2012, after serving time for stalking Erin Andrews.
December 2012: Began Relationship with Jarret Stoll
Erin Andrews and Jarret Stoll started dating in December 2012.
2012: Joined Fox Sports
Erin Andrews joined Fox Sports in 2012 and went on to become the lead sideline reporter for their NFL broadcasting team.
March 2013: Andrews Fights Subpoena from Marriott
In March 2013, Erin Andrews's lawyers filed a motion to quash a subpoena from Marriott, which was seeking her employment and medical records.
May 2013: Co-Hosted the Music Builds: CMT Disaster Relief Concert
In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that struck Oklahoma in April 2013, Erin Andrews stepped up to co-host the Music Builds: CMT Disaster Relief Concert in May. The event, broadcasted on CMT, raised funds for the American Red Cross to support relief efforts.
August 17, 2013: Became Guest Host on Fox Sports 1
With the launch of Fox Sports 1 on August 17, 2013, Erin Andrews took on the role of guest host for "Fox College Football Kickoff" and "Fox College Saturday."
March 2014: Replaced Brooke Burke-Charvet as Co-Host of "Dancing with the Stars"
March 2014 marked the beginning of Erin Andrews's stint as co-host of "Dancing with the Stars," taking over from Brooke Burke-Charvet. She joined Tom Bergeron for the show's 18th season.
2014: Named the New Face of CoverGirl
At the start of the 2014 NFL season, Erin Andrews landed a major beauty endorsement deal, becoming the new face of CoverGirl.
2014: Began Co-Hosting "Dancing with the Stars"
Erin Andrews began co-hosting "Dancing with the Stars" in 2014 with Tom Bergeron.
2014: Became Sideline Reporter for Fox's Lead NFL Broadcasting Crew
In 2014, Erin Andrews transitioned to the role of sideline reporter for Fox's primary NFL broadcasting team, succeeding Pam Oliver.
October 2015: Andrews Sues Marriott and Barrett
Erin Andrews filed a $75 million lawsuit against Marriott International and Michael David Barrett in October 2015 for negligence and invasion of privacy.
2015: Partnered with CoverGirl for the #Gameface Contest
Erin Andrews continued her partnership with CoverGirl in 2015 by collaborating on the #Gameface contest. The contest winner received a pair of tickets to Super Bowl XLIX.
2015: Co-Hosted the CMT Music Awards with Brittany Snow
Erin Andrews added awards show hosting to her repertoire in 2015, co-hosting the CMT Music Awards alongside actress Brittany Snow on June 10.
February 22, 2016: Jury Selection Begins in Andrews Case
Jury selection began on February 22, 2016, for the $75 million lawsuit filed by Erin Andrews against Marriott International and Michael David Barrett.
March 7, 2016: Andrews Awarded $55 Million in Lawsuit
A jury awarded Erin Andrews $55 million on March 7, 2016, finding Michael David Barrett and the hotel management company responsible for the invasion of her privacy.
September 2016: Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer
Erin Andrews's life took an unexpected turn in September 2016 when she received a diagnosis of cervical cancer.
October 2016: Became an Orangetheory Fitness Ambassador
Expanding her presence in the fitness world, Erin Andrews became an ambassador for Orangetheory Fitness in October 2016.
December 2016: Got Engaged to Jarret Stoll
Erin Andrews and Jarret Stoll took their relationship to the next level in December 2016 when they got engaged.
2016: Co-Hosted the CMT Music Awards with J.J. Watt
Erin Andrews returned as co-host of the CMT Music Awards in 2016, this time sharing hosting duties with NFL player J.J. Watt on June 8.
2016: Re-signed with Fox Sports to Report Exclusively on NFL
Erin Andrews solidified her commitment to Fox Sports in 2016 by re-signing with the network to focus solely on reporting for their NFL coverage.
January 2017: Announced Cervical Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
In January 2017, Erin Andrews publicly shared that she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer in September 2016 and had undergone treatment, including two surgeries.
June 24, 2017: Married Jarret Stoll
Erin Andrews and professional hockey player Jarret Stoll got married on June 24, 2017, after getting engaged in December 2016.
October 2019: Launched a Clothing Line with Fanatics
Erin Andrews ventured into the fashion industry in October 2019 by teaming up with Fanatics to launch her own clothing line.
2019: Concluded Co-Hosting "Dancing with the Stars"
Erin Andrews concluded her run as co-host of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2019, marking the end of her time on the show.
2021: Started Co-Hosting the "Calm Down" Podcast
In 2021, Erin Andrews teamed up with Charissa Thompson to launch the "Calm Down" podcast, expanding her presence in the audio content realm.
July 2023: Andrews and Stoll Welcome Birth of Their Son via Surrogacy
In July 2023, Erin Andrews and her husband, Jarret Stoll, joyfully welcomed the birth of their son, who was born via surrogacy. This marked a significant milestone in their journey to parenthood after Andrews's cancer diagnosis and their subsequent fertility treatments.