History of Ronan Farrow in Timeline

Ronan Farrow is an American journalist renowned for his investigative reporting, particularly his exposé of sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein in The New Yorker. This work contributed to The New Yorker's Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2018, shared with The New York Times. Beyond journalism, Farrow has a background in public service, including work with UNICEF and as a government advisor. He is the son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 19, 1987: Ronan Farrow's birth

On December 19, 1987, Satchel Ronan O'Sullivan Farrow was born. He is the son of actress Mia Farrow and filmmaker Woody Allen.

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2001: UNICEF Spokesperson for Youth

In 2001, Ronan Farrow became a UNICEF Spokesperson for Youth.

2008: McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award

In 2008, Ronan Farrow was awarded Refugees International's McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award for his extraordinary service to refugees and displaced people.

2009: End of UNICEF Spokesperson Role

In 2009, Ronan Farrow concluded his service as a UNICEF Spokesperson for Youth. During his time he also affiliated with the Genocide Intervention Network.

2009: Special Adviser for Humanitarian and NGO Affairs

In 2009, Ronan Farrow joined the Obama administration as Special Adviser for Humanitarian and NGO Affairs in the Office of the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

2009: Graduation from Yale Law School

In 2009, Ronan Farrow received a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. He also passed the New York State Bar examination that year.

2009: New York magazine's "New Activist" of the year

In 2009, Ronan Farrow was named New York magazine's "New Activist" of the year and included on its list of individuals "on the verge of changing their worlds".

2010: Co-chair of the working group

In 2010, Ronan Farrow co-chaired the working group with senior United States Agency for International Development staff member David Barth. This group was appointed by Clinton to review the United States' economic and social policies on youth.

2011: Harper's Bazaar listed as an "up-and-coming politician"

In 2011, Harper's Bazaar listed Ronan Farrow as an "up-and-coming politician".

2011: Special Adviser for Global Youth Issues

In 2011, Hillary Clinton appointed Ronan Farrow as her Special Adviser for Global Youth Issues and Director of the State Department's Office of Global Youth Issues.

2011: Began dating Jon Lovett

In 2011, Ronan Farrow began dating podcast host and former presidential speech writer Jon Lovett.

2011: Voice role in "From Up on Poppy Hill"

In 2011, Ronan Farrow voiced a minor character in the English-language version of the Japanese animated film, From Up on Poppy Hill.

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2012: Conclusion of term as Special Adviser

In 2012, Ronan Farrow concluded his term as Special Adviser for Global Youth Issues, but his policies and programs continued under his successor.

2012: Forbes "30 Under 30" and honorary doctorate

In 2012, Ronan Farrow was ranked number one in "Law and Policy" on Forbes magazine's "30 Under 30" Most Influential People. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Dominican University of California in 2012.

October 2013: Book deal with Penguin Press

In October 2013, Penguin Press acquired Ronan Farrow's book, "Pandora's Box: How American Military Aid Creates America's Enemies," with plans for publication in 2015.

2013: Mia Farrow's interview with Vanity Fair

In 2013, Mia Farrow stated in an interview with Vanity Fair that Ronan could "possibly" be the biological child of singer Frank Sinatra. Sinatra's daughter Nancy was quoted in the same piece, stating that Ronan was treated as a member of their family.

2013: Voice role in "The Wind Rises"

In 2013, Ronan Farrow voiced a minor character in the English-language version of the Japanese animated film, The Wind Rises.

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2013: Esquire magazine's Man of the Year of his birth

In its 2013 retrospective of men born in its 80 years of publication, Esquire magazine named Ronan Farrow the man of the year of his birth.

February 2014: Cronkite Award for "Excellence in Exploration and Journalism"

In February 2014, Ronan Farrow received the third annual Cronkite Award for "Excellence in Exploration and Journalism" from Reach the World, in recognition of his work since 2001.

February 2014: Premiere of Ronan Farrow Daily on MSNBC

In February 2014, Ronan Farrow began hosting "Ronan Farrow Daily," a television news program that aired on MSNBC.

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February 2015: End of Ronan Farrow Daily on MSNBC

In February 2015, Ronan Farrow Daily, a television news program hosted by Ronan Farrow, concluded its run on MSNBC.

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June 2015: Launch of "Undercover with Ronan Farrow" on NBC's Today

In June 2015, Ronan Farrow launched the investigative segment "Undercover with Ronan Farrow" on NBC's Today. The series covered stories from labor rights of nail salon workers to mental healthcare issues and sexual assault on campus.

2015: Nancy Sinatra Dismisses Paternity Rumors

In 2015, Nancy Sinatra dismissed rumors that Frank Sinatra was Ronan Farrow's biological father during a CBS Sunday Morning interview, claiming Mia Farrow was joking. His other daughter Tina claimed her father had a vasectomy years before Farrow's birth.

2015: Publication of "Pandora's Box"

In 2015, Ronan Farrow's book, "Pandora's Box: How American Military Aid Creates America's Enemies" was published.

May 11, 2016: Guest column in The Hollywood Reporter

On May 11, 2016, Ronan Farrow published a guest column in The Hollywood Reporter comparing the lack of journalistic inquiry into allegations against Bill Cosby and Woody Allen. He detailed instances where media intentionally omitted allegations against Cosby.

2016: Views on Media Culture

In 2016, Ronan Farrow expressed his view of media culture as one that actively discourages victims of abuse from coming forward. Farrow's perspective foreshadowed his investigation into Harvey Weinstein.

2016: Stonewall Community Foundation's 2016 Vision Award

In 2016, Ronan Farrow received the Stonewall Community Foundation's Vision Award for his reporting on transgender issues.

October 10, 2017: Publication of Weinstein Investigation in The New Yorker

On October 10, 2017, The New Yorker published Ronan Farrow's investigative article detailing allegations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein. Farrow originally worked on the story for NBC, but the network decided against airing his findings. The New Yorker later won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for this article.

January 2018: Deal with HBO

In January 2018, Ronan Farrow signed a three-year deal with HBO to produce and develop documentaries.

May 7, 2018: Article on Eric Schneiderman's abuse allegations

On May 7, 2018, The New Yorker published an article by Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer stating that New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman had physically abused at least four women during his term. Schneiderman resigned within hours of publication.

July 2018: National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association's Journalist of the Year award

In July 2018, Ronan Farrow won the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association's Journalist of the Year award.

July 27, 2018: Article on Leslie Moonves' harassment allegations

On July 27, 2018, The New Yorker published an article by Ronan Farrow detailing allegations of harassment and intimidation against CBS CEO Leslie Moonves.

September 14, 2018: Publication of information on Brett Kavanaugh allegation

On September 14, 2018, Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer published information pertaining to an allegation of sexual assault against then-United States Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

October 2018: Submission of Doctoral Thesis

In October 2018, Ronan Farrow submitted his thesis at Magdalen College, Oxford, marking a significant step in his DPhil research on the exploitation of the poor in developing countries.

2018: Publicly identified as part of the LGBT community

In 2018, Ronan Farrow publicly identified as part of the LGBT community.

2018: Pulitzer Prize for Public Service

In 2018, The New Yorker magazine won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for Ronan Farrow's investigative reporting on sexual abuse allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein. The magazine shared the award with Jodi Kantor and Meghan Twohey at The New York Times.

2018: Woody Allen's statement about Ronan's paternity

In 2018, Woody Allen said in a New York magazine article that Ronan Farrow may not be his biological son. He acknowledged providing child support but questioned its fairness if he is not the father.

August 2019: Residency in Manhattan

As of August 2019, Ronan Farrow resided on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

August 2019: Purchase of Los Angeles Home

In August 2019, Ronan Farrow and Jon Lovett bought a $1.87 million home in Los Angeles.

December 3, 2019: Guest co-host on The View

On December 3, 2019, Ronan Farrow appeared as a guest co-host on the daytime talk show The View.

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2019: Connecticut Magazine 40 Under 40 List and Out100 Journalist of the Year

In 2019, Ronan Farrow was listed among the 40 Under 40 List by Connecticut Magazine and was named the Out100 Journalist of the Year.

2019: Investigation into MIT Media Lab and Jeffrey Epstein

In early 2019, Ronan Farrow investigated the concealment by the MIT Media Lab of its involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, leading to the resignation of Joi Ito, director of the Media Lab, and an internal investigation by MIT.

May 2020: Article questioning Farrow's journalism

In May 2020, The New York Times published an article questioning the accuracy of some of Ronan Farrow's journalism, which Farrow defended.

July 3, 2021: Article on Britney Spears conservatorship dispute

On July 3, 2021, The New Yorker published an investigative article by Ronan Farrow and Jia Tolentino detailing the Britney Spears conservatorship dispute.

June 2022: Executive Producer on Endangered

In June 2022, Ronan Farrow served as an executive producer on Endangered, a documentary directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, focusing on threats against journalists.

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July 15, 2022: Guest Judge on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

On July 15, 2022, Ronan Farrow appeared as a Guest Judge on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 All Winners in episode 10: "The Kennedy Davenport Center Honors Hall of Shade".

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March 2023: Separation from Jon Lovett

In March 2023, it was announced that Ronan Farrow and Jon Lovett had separated.

2024: Starring in and Producing Surveilled

In 2024, Ronan Farrow starred in and produced Surveilled focusing on cyberintelligence firm NSO Group.

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2024: Guest Judge on RuPaul's Drag Race and role in Riven Remake

In 2024, Ronan Farrow was a guest judge on the fourteenth episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 16 and has a small motion-capture role in the 2024 remake of the video game Riven.

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