Ronan Farrow is an American journalist known for his investigative reporting that exposed sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein. His work, published in The New Yorker, earned the magazine a shared Pulitzer Prize in 2018. Beyond this impactful reporting, Farrow has also contributed to UNICEF and served in a government advisory role. He is the son of actress Mia Farrow and filmmaker Woody Allen.
December 19, 1987: Birth of Ronan Farrow
Ronan Farrow was born on December 19, 1987, to actress Mia Farrow and filmmaker Woody Allen.
2001: Ronan Farrow Becomes UNICEF Spokesperson for Youth
In 2001, Ronan Farrow began his work as a UNICEF Spokesperson for Youth.
2001: UNICEF Spokesperson for Youth
Ronan Farrow became a UNICEF Spokesperson for Youth in 2001.
2008: McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award
Ronan Farrow received the Refugees International's McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award for his service to refugees and displaced people in 2008.
2009: Ronan Farrow Graduates from Yale Law School
Ronan Farrow graduated from Yale Law School with a Juris Doctor in 2009 and later passed the New York State Bar examination.
2009: "New Activist" Recognition
In 2009, Ronan Farrow was named New York magazine's "New Activist" of the year.
2009: Ronan Farrow Joins Obama Administration
In 2009, Ronan Farrow joined the Obama administration as Special Adviser for Humanitarian and NGO Affairs.
2009: Ronan Farrow Ends Tenure as UNICEF Spokesperson
In 2009, Ronan Farrow concluded his service as a UNICEF Spokesperson for Youth.
2010: Co-Chairs Working Group on Youth Issues
In 2010, Farrow started co-chairing a working group with USAID on youth issues.
2011: "Up-and-Coming Politician" Recognition
Harper's Bazaar listed Ronan Farrow as an "up-and-coming politician" in 2011.
2011: Begins Dating Jon Lovett
Ronan Farrow began dating Jon Lovett in 2011.
2011: Voice Acting in "From Up on Poppy Hill"
Ronan Farrow voiced a minor character in the English-language version of the Japanese animated film "From Up on Poppy Hill" in 2011.
2011: Appointed Special Adviser for Global Youth Issues
Ronan Farrow was appointed Special Adviser for Global Youth Issues and Director of the State Department's Office of Global Youth Issues in 2011.
2012: Ronan Farrow Concludes Term as Special Adviser
Ronan Farrow concluded his term as Special Adviser for Global Youth Issues in 2012.
2012: Forbes "30 Under 30" and Honorary Doctorate
Ronan Farrow was ranked number one in "Law and Policy" on Forbes magazine's "30 Under 30" list and received an honorary doctorate from Dominican University of California in 2012.
October 2013: Penguin Press Acquires Farrow's Book
Penguin Press acquired Ronan Farrow's book, "Pandora's Box: How American Military Aid Creates America's Enemies," in October 2013.
2013: Mia Farrow's Statement on Paternity
In 2013, Mia Farrow suggested that Frank Sinatra could possibly be Ronan Farrow's biological father. Ronan responded with a humorous tweet.
2013: Voice Acting in "The Wind Rises"
Ronan Farrow lent his voice to a minor character in the English-language dub of the Japanese animated film "The Wind Rises" in 2013.
2013: Esquire's Man of the Year
Esquire magazine named Ronan Farrow the man of the year of his birth in 2013.
February 2014: Cronkite Award for Excellence in Exploration and Journalism
Ronan Farrow received the Cronkite Award from Reach the World in February 2014 for his work since 2001.
February 2014: Ronan Farrow Daily Premieres on MSNBC
Ronan Farrow began hosting "Ronan Farrow Daily" on MSNBC in February 2014.
February 2015: Ronan Farrow Daily Concludes on MSNBC
Ronan Farrow's show, "Ronan Farrow Daily," concluded its run on MSNBC in February 2015.
June 2015: "Undercover with Ronan Farrow" Launches on NBC's Today
In June 2015, Ronan Farrow launched the investigative segment "Undercover with Ronan Farrow" on NBC's Today.
2015: Sinatra Family Denial of Paternity
In 2015, Nancy Sinatra and Sinatra's biographer dismissed the suggestion that Frank Sinatra was Ronan Farrow's father.
2015: Scheduled Publication of Pandora's Box
Ronan Farrow's book, "Pandora's Box: How American Military Aid Creates America's Enemies," was scheduled for publication in 2015.
May 11, 2016: Ronan Farrow Publishes Guest Column in The Hollywood Reporter
On May 11, 2016, Ronan Farrow published a guest column in The Hollywood Reporter discussing the media's handling of sexual abuse allegations against Bill Cosby and Woody Allen.
2016: Ronan Farrow Criticizes Media Culture
In 2016, Ronan Farrow expressed his criticism of media culture for discouraging victims of abuse from coming forward.
2016: Stonewall Community Foundation's Vision Award
Ronan Farrow received the Stonewall Community Foundation's Vision Award in 2016 for his reporting on transgender issues.
October 10, 2017: The New Yorker Publishes Farrow's Weinstein Investigation
On October 10, 2017, The New Yorker published Ronan Farrow's investigative report detailing sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein.
January 2018: HBO Documentary Deal
Ronan Farrow signed a three-year deal with HBO in January 2018 to produce and develop documentaries.
May 7, 2018: Report on Eric Schneiderman Published
On May 7, 2018, The New Yorker published a joint article by Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer detailing physical abuse allegations against New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
July 2018: National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Award
Ronan Farrow won the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association's Journalist of the Year award in July 2018.
July 27, 2018: Allegations Against Leslie Moonves Published
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: Brett Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Allegation
On September 14, 2018, Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer published information regarding a sexual assault allegation against Brett Kavanaugh, who was a Supreme Court nominee at the time.
October 2018: Ronan Farrow Submits DPhil Thesis at Oxford
In October 2018, Ronan Farrow submitted his DPhil thesis at Oxford University, focusing on the exploitation of the poor in developing countries.
2018: Publicly Identifies as LGBT
Ronan Farrow publicly identified as part of the LGBT community in 2018.
2018: Woody Allen's Statement on Paternity
In 2018, Woody Allen stated that while he considered Ronan Farrow his son, he was unsure and wouldn't bet his life on it.
2018: Pulitzer Prize for Public Service
In 2018, The New Yorker, where Farrow published his exposé on Harvey Weinstein, won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.
2018: The New Yorker Wins Pulitzer Prize for Farrow's Reporting
In 2018, The New Yorker received a Pulitzer Prize for Ronan Farrow's reporting on Harvey Weinstein.
August 2019: Home Purchase in Los Angeles
Ronan Farrow and Jon Lovett bought a home in Los Angeles in August 2019.
December 3, 2019: Guest Co-host on "The View"
Ronan Farrow appeared as a guest co-host on the daytime talk show "The View" on December 3, 2019.
2019: Connecticut Magazine 40 Under 40 and Out100 Journalist of the Year
In 2019, Ronan Farrow was listed among Connecticut Magazine's 40 Under 40 and named Out100 Journalist of the Year.
2019: Extortion Demands and MIT Media Lab Investigation
In early 2019, Ronan Farrow and another journalist faced extortion demands from American Media, Inc. Farrow also investigated the MIT Media Lab's concealed involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, which resulted in the resignation of the lab's director and an internal investigation.
May 2020: Scrutiny of Farrow's Journalism
In May 2020, The New York Times published an article questioning the accuracy of some of Ronan Farrow's reporting. Farrow defended his work.
July 3, 2021: Britney Spears Conservatorship Investigation
On July 3, 2021, The New Yorker published an investigative article by Ronan Farrow and Jia Tolentino detailing the Britney Spears conservatorship dispute. The article highlighted alleged abuses under her father's control and included testimonies from sources close to Spears.
June 2022: Release of "Endangered"
"Endangered", a documentary focusing on threats against journalists and executive produced by Ronan Farrow, was released in June 2022.
July 15, 2022: Guest Judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7"
On July 15, 2022, Ronan Farrow was a guest judge on episode 10 of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7: All Winners", titled "The Kennedy Davenport Center Honors Hall of Shade".
March 2023: Separation from Jon Lovett
Ronan Farrow and Jon Lovett separated in March 2023.
2024: Release of "Surveilled"
In 2024, "Surveilled", a documentary focusing on the cyberintelligence firm NSO Group, starring and produced by Ronan Farrow, was released.
2024: Guest Judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race" and Role in "Riven" Remake
In 2024, Ronan Farrow made a guest judge appearance on "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 16, episode "Booked and Blessed", and had a small motion-capture role in the remake of the video game "Riven".