Jess Cagle, born on August 8, 1965, is a leading figure in American entertainment journalism, renowned for his influential role in shaping popular media. His tenure as Editor-in-Chief of People magazine from 2014 to 2019 was marked by a significant audience expansion, reaching an impressive 100 million through print, digital platforms, and video content. Under his leadership, People successfully ventured into television, further enhancing its brand presence.
Cagle began his career with Time Inc. in 1987 as a reporter for People. He played a pivotal role in the launch of Entertainment Weekly in 1990 and later served as a senior editor at Time from 2000 to 2002. He returned to People as entertainment editor before being appointed Editor of Entertainment Weekly from 2009 to 2014. During this period, he revitalized the magazine’s audience engagement and transformed EW.com into a dynamic 24/7 news source, also launching the Entertainment Weekly Radio channel on SiriusXM.
His work includes notable productions such as *People Magazine Investigates* (2016) and the *Oscars Opening Ceremony: Live from the Red Carpet* (2015). Cagle is a familiar face on programs like *Good Morning America*, *Today*, and *CBS This Morning*, and has co-hosted the ABC Academy Awards red carpet preshow multiple times. He also hosted *The Jess Cagle Show* on SiriusXM and the *Jess Cagle Podcast*, where he engages with top talents from various entertainment fields. Throughout his illustrious career, Jess Cagle has interviewed some of Hollywood's most prominent figures, solidifying his status as a respected voice in the industry.
