Jess Cagle, born on August 8, 1965, is a renowned and respected entertainment journalist in the United States. As the Editor-in-Chief of People magazine from 2014 to 2019, he successfully expanded the publication's audience to a massive 100 million across various platforms, including print, digital, and video.
Throughout his illustrious career spanning over three decades, Cagle has held numerous prominent positions within the entertainment industry. He began his journey at Time Inc. in 1987 as a reporter for People magazine, later helping to launch Entertainment Weekly in 1990.
From 2000 to 2002, Cagle served as a senior editor at Time, covering the entertainment industry. He then returned to People as an entertainment editor, where he would eventually go on to become the Editor of Entertainment Weekly from 2009 to 2014.
During his tenure at Entertainment Weekly, Cagle increased the publication's audience and presence in Hollywood, transformed EW.com into a 24/7 breaking news site, and launched the Entertainment Weekly Radio channel on SiriusXM, where he continues to make regular appearances.
Cagle was named Editorial Director of PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly in January 2014, a position he held until March 31, 2019, when his contract expired after 32 years with the entertainment group.
Throughout his career, Cagle has demonstrated his versatility, hosting various television shows, including People Magazine Investigates and Oscars Opening Ceremony: Live from the Red Carpet. He has also frequently appeared on Good Morning America, Today, and CBS This Morning, as well as co-hosting the official ABC Academy Awards red carpet preshow six times.
As a respected figure in the entertainment industry, Cagle has interviewed some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities and has appeared on numerous TV shows. In addition, he has hosted The Jess Cagle Show on SiriusXM and The Jess Cagle Podcast with Julia Cunningham, a weekly podcast featuring interviews with prominent figures from TV, movies, and music.
