Tony Robbins is a renowned American author, speaker, and self-help coach widely recognized for his motivational seminars, infomercials, and best-selling books, such as "Unlimited Power" and "Awaken the Giant Within." His work primarily focuses on personal development, emphasizing self-empowerment, leadership, and overcoming limiting beliefs.
February 29, 1960: Birth of Anthony Robbins
Anthony Jay Mahavoric, later known as Tony Robbins, was born on February 29, 1960.
1984: Birth of Jairek Robbins
Tony Robbins fathered a son, Jairek Robbins, with Liz Acosta in 1984. Jairek later followed in his father's footsteps as a personal empowerment coach and trainer.
1984: Tony Robbins Marries Rebecca Jenkins
Tony Robbins married Rebecca Jenkins in 1984 after meeting at a seminar, and he adopted her three children from previous marriages.
1985: Alleged Molestation Incident at SuperCamp
BuzzFeed News reported on an alleged incident from 1985, claiming Tony Robbins, then 25, molested a teenage girl while involved with SuperCamp. The allegations, which Robbins denied, sparked controversy and legal battles.
1991: Anthony Robbins Establishes Foundation
The Anthony Robbins Foundation was founded in 1991 to provide aid to various groups, including youth, the homeless, the hungry, the elderly, and prisoners.
May 1995: Robbins Research International Settles with FTC
Robbins Research International (RRI) reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in May 1995 regarding alleged violations of the Franchise Rule, without admitting wrongdoing.
1998: Tony Robbins and Rebecca Jenkins Divorce
After 14 years of marriage, Tony Robbins and Rebecca Jenkins filed for divorce in 1998.
2000: Wade Cook Sues Tony Robbins for Copyright Infringement
Author Wade Cook filed a lawsuit against Tony Robbins in 2000, alleging copyright infringement related to terms used in Robbins' seminars. The case resulted in a settlement.
October 2001: Tony Robbins Marries Bonnie Sage Humphrey Robbins
Tony Robbins married Bonnie Sage Humphrey Robbins in October 2001, and they established a residence in Manalapan, Florida.
July 2010: "Breakthrough with Tony Robbins" Premieres on NBC
July 2010 marked the premiere of Tony Robbins' reality show, "Breakthrough with Tony Robbins," on NBC, where he helped participants overcome personal obstacles.
March 2012: OWN Network Picks Up "Breakthrough with Tony Robbins"
After NBC's cancellation, OWN Network revived "Breakthrough with Tony Robbins" in March 2012 for a new season.
April 2012: Tony Robbins Cohosts "Oprah's Lifeclass"
Tony Robbins joined Oprah Winfrey as cohost on "Oprah's Lifeclass" on the OWN Network in April 2012.
July 2012: Media Reports on Fire-walking Incident
News outlets extensively covered the fire-walking incident at Tony Robbins' event in July 2012, which he later disputed.
July 19, 2012: Fire-walking Event Leads to Injuries
Several attendees at Tony Robbins' fire-walking event on July 19, 2012, were injured, sparking controversy and media scrutiny.
December 2014: Filming of "Date with Destiny" for Documentary
Joe Berlinger filmed Tony Robbins' "Date with Destiny" event in December 2014 for his documentary.
2014: Tony Robbins Invests in Los Angeles Football Club
In 2014, Tony Robbins joined an investor group to secure rights for a Major League Soccer franchise in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Football Club.
2015: Joe Berlinger Begins Filming Documentary on Tony Robbins
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger started working on a documentary about Tony Robbins, "Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru," in 2015.
March 2016: "Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru" Premieres at SXSW
"Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru" debuted at the South by Southwest film festival in March 2016.
June 24, 2016: More Fire-walking Injuries Reported
Another fire-walking event led by Tony Robbins in Dallas on June 24, 2016, resulted in injuries, with varying accounts of the severity.
July 15, 2016: "Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru" Released on Netflix
Netflix released the documentary "Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru" on July 15, 2016.
2016: Tony Robbins Acquires Team Liquid
Joining forces with Peter Gruber and Ted Leonsis, Tony Robbins became a co-owner of Team Liquid, an esports organization, in 2016.
2018: Los Angeles Football Club Joins MLS Competition
The Los Angeles Football Club, which Tony Robbins had invested in, began competing in Major League Soccer in 2018.
May 2019: BuzzFeed News Publishes Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against Tony Robbins
BuzzFeed News published an investigative report in May 2019 detailing accusations of sexual harassment against Tony Robbins from fans and staff. Robbins denied the allegations.
November 2019: BuzzFeed News Publishes Allegations of Molestation Against Tony Robbins
In November 2019, BuzzFeed News released a six-part article containing allegations that Tony Robbins had molested a teenage girl in 1985. Robbins denied these allegations and initiated legal action against BuzzFeed News.