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{{Infobox person
| name = Anthony Jay Robbins
| image = Tony Robbins.jpg
| caption = Tony Robbins in 2009
| birth_name = Anthony J. Mahavoric
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|2|29|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[North Hollywood, California]], U.S.
| partner = Liz Acosta
| occupation = {{hlist|Entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker}}
| years_active = 1978–present
| known_for = Motivational speaker
| spouse = {{marriage|Becky Robbins|1984|1997}}<br>{{marriage|Sage Robbins |2001}}
| children = 4, including [[Jairek Robbins]]
}}
'''Anthony Jai Robbins''' (born '''Anthony J. Mahavoric'''; February 29, 1960) is an American [[author]], [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]], [[Philanthropy|philanthropist]] and [[Coaching|life coach]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/tony-robbins-life-story-2015-6|title=How celebrity coach Tony Robbins spends his millions|work=Business Insider|access-date=June 29, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Robbins is known for his [[infomercial]]s, [[seminar]]s, and [[self-help book]]s including ''[[Unlimited Power]]'' and ''Awaken the Giant Within''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marianne-schnall/interview-with-tony-robbi_b_6190678.html|title=Interview with Tony Robbins on His New Book, 'Money: Master the Game'|last=Schnall|first=Marianne|date=November 20, 2014|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=June 29, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/24/927584/0/en/Feeding-America-to-Ring-The-Nasdaq-Stock-Market-Opening-Bell.html|title=Feeding America to Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell|last=Inc.|first=NASDAQ,|work=GlobeNewswire News Room|access-date=June 29, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
Robbins is the founder of several companies that earn approximately $6 billion in annual sales. In 2015 and 2016 he was listed on the ''[[Worth (magazine)|Worth Magazine]]'' Power 100 list.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.foxla.com/good-day/good-day-la-celebrity-interviews/114882911-story|title=Tony Robbins: "Money: Master the Game"|last=FOX|work=KTTV|access-date=June 29, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.worth.com/power-100-2016/|title=The Power 100 {{!}} 2016|date=October 17, 2016|work=Worth|access-date=October 18, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Early life==
Robbins was born as Anthony J. Mahavoric in [[North Hollywood, California]], on February 29, 1960.<ref name="fortune">{{Cite news |first=Brian |last=O'Keefe |date=October 31, 2014 |title=Tony Robbins, The CEO Whisperer |magazine=[[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune]] |url=http://fortune.com/2014/10/30/tony-robbins-best-advice-executive-coach/ |accessdate=November 1, 2014 }}</ref> Robbins is the eldest of three children and his parents divorced when he was 7. His mother then had a series of husbands, including Jim Robbins, a former semi-professional baseball player who legally adopted Anthony when he was 12.<ref name="O'Keefe">{{Cite web|url=http://fortune.com/2014/10/30/tony-robbins-best-advice-executive-coach/|title=Tony Robbins, The CEO Whisperer|last=O'Keefe|first=Brian|website=Fortune|access-date=June 29, 2017|date=October 30, 2014}}</ref>
Tony Robbins was raised in [[Glendora, California|Glendora]], California, and attended [[Glendora High School]]. He was elected student body president in his senior year. While growing up, Robbins worked as a handyman to help provide for his siblings.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1991-10-01/news/vw-3520_1_tony-robbins/3|title=A True Believer: Tony Robbins Has Attracted Converts – and Critics – to His Positive-Thinking Empire|last=Granberry|first=Michael|date=October 1, 1991|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=June 29, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref>
During high school, Robbins grew ten inches, a growth spurt later attributed to a [[pituitary tumor]].<ref name="fortune" /> He has said his home life was "chaotic" and "abusive". When he was seventeen years old, he left home and never returned.<ref name="fortune" /> Robbins later worked as a janitor, and did not attend college.<ref name="O'Keefe"/>
==Career==
Robbins began his career promoting seminars for [[motivational speaker]] and author [[Jim Rohn]] when he was 17 years old.<ref name="Robbins 1987 p.409">{{cite web|url=http://motivationlife.com/?p=27 |title=Anthony Robbins: A true motivation life |accessdate=December 31, 2009 |publisher=MotivationLife |author=Rolando Ponce de Leon |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091016135441/http://motivationlife.com/?p=27 |archivedate=October 16, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.success-guide.com/tony-robbins-tribute-jim-rohn/|title=Tony Robbins tribute to Jim Rohn - Success Guide|website=www.success-guide.com|language=en-US|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.success.com/mobile/article/who-inspires-tony-robbins|title=Who Inspires Tony Robbins?|date=November 17, 2016|work=SUCCESS|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710100055/http://www.success.com/mobile/article/who-inspires-tony-robbins|archivedate=July 10, 2017}}</ref>
In the early 1980s, soon after meeting [[Neurolinguistic Programming]] co-founder [[John Grinder]], the two became partners. At this time Robbins taught NLP and [[Ericksonian hypnosis|Ericksonian Hypnosis.]]<ref name=":0" /> In 1983 Robbins learned to firewalk, and incorporated it into his seminars.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny|last=Robbins|first=Tony|publisher=Free Press|year=2007|isbn=0-671-79154-0|location=|pages=}}</ref>
In 1988 Robbins released his first infomercial, Personal Power, produced by [[Guthy Renker]],<ref>{{Cite book|title="Guthy-Renker Corporation," International Directory of Company Histories.|last=Brynildssen|first=Shawna|last2=Smith|first2=Dawn M.|publisher=St. James Press|year=2011|isbn=|edition=Karen Hill|volume=119|location=Detroik|pages=}}</ref> which helped to promote his services as a "peak performance coach". The infomercial helped Robbins gain wide exposure, selling his Personal Power self-help [[audiotapes]]. His early infomercials featured celebrities such as [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] [[quarterback]] [[Fran Tarkenton]] and actor [[Martin Sheen]]. By 1991 an estimated 100 million Americans in 200 media markets had seen his infomercials.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1991-10-01/news/vw-3520_1_tony-robbins/3|title=A True Believer : Tony Robbins Has Attracted Converts--and Critics--to His Positive-Thinking Empire|last=GRANBERRY|first=MICHAEL|date=October 1, 1991|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref>
In 1997, Robbins began the Leadership Academy seminar.<ref name="Robbins12">{{cite book|last = Robbins|first = Anthony|title = Leadership Academy Manual|publisher = Robbins Research International, Inc.|location = San Diego, California| year = 2005|page=3}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.aisucces.ro/tony-robbins-biography/|title=Who is Tony Robbins? • AISUCCES|work=AISUCCES|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=ro-RO}}</ref> He is a speaker on the seminar circuit sponsored by [[Learning Annex]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www2.learningannex.com/default.taf?cat=about_us|title=The Learning Annex {{!}} Online Classes {{!}} Adult Education {{!}} About Us|website=www2.learningannex.com|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> Robbins was a featured speaker at the 2007 [[TED (conference)|Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) conference]]. Approximately 4 million people have attended his live seminars.
Together with [[Cloé Madanes]], Robbins founded the Robbins-Madanes Center for Intervention, an organization that trains life skills coaches to help families and individuals deal with addiction and other issues.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/207396|title=From addict to leader|website=Israel National News|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref>
In 2014, Robbins, along with a group of investors including [[Magic Johnson]], [[Mia Hamm]], and [[Peter Guber]], acquired rights to launch a [[Major League Soccer]] franchise in [[Los Angeles, California]], currently referred to as the [[Los Angeles Football Club]]. The soccer team is scheduled to begin competition in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-mls-franchise-los-angeles-20141030-story.html|title=Magic Johnson, Mia Hamm among owners of new L.A. pro soccer team|last=Baxter|first=Kevin|date=October 30, 2014|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/01/will-ferrell-joins-magic-johnson-and-mia-hamm-as-an-owner-of-new-mls-team-lafc|title=Will Ferrell joins Magic Johnson and Mia Hamm as an owner of new MLS team LAFC|date=January 8, 2016|work=For The Win|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fortune.com/2014/10/30/dream-team-magic-johnson-mia-hamm-tony-robbins-among-deep-pocketed-investors-betting-big-on-soccer-in-l-a/|title=Deep-pocketed owners bet big on new MLS soccer team in Los Angeles|last=O'Keefe|first=Brian|website=Fortune|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref>
In 2016, Robbins partnered with [[Golden State Warriors]] co-owner Peter Guber and [[Washington Wizards]] co-owner [[Ted Leonsis]] to purchase [[Team Liquid]], an [[eSports]] pro gaming organization.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/27/esports-team-liquid-bought/|title=eSports powerhouse Team Liquid picked up by new investor group|work=Engadget|access-date=October 18, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2017 Team Liquid won [[The International 2017|The International 7]], a [[Dota 2]] tournament with a prize pool of over $24 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://compete.kotaku.com/team-liquid-wins-24-million-international-dota-2-tourn-1797787306|title=Team Liquid Wins Over $10 Million At International Dota 2 Tournament|last=Allen|first=Eric Van|work=Compete|access-date=October 18, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
Robbins has worked on an individual basis with [[Bill Clinton]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/how-tony-robbins-helped-president-bill-clinton.html|title=Why Bill Clinton Has Tony Robbins on Speed Dial|last=|first=|date=March 19, 2015|work=Inc.com|access-date=July 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320083238/https://www.inc.com/will%2Dyakowicz/how%2Dtony%2Drobbins%2Dhelped%2Dpresident%2Dbill%2Dclinton.html|archive-date=March 20, 2015|dead-url=yes|language=en}}</ref> [[Justin Tuck]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9296417/new-york-giants-defensive-end-justin-tuck-turned-motivational-speaker-tony-robbins-help|title=Slump buster: Giants' Tuck walks on hot coals|work=ESPN.com|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> [[Wayne Gretzky]], [[Serena Williams]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/tony-robbins-explains-his-top-productivity-trick-2015-9|title=Tony Robbins has taught this productivity trick to clients ranging from Bill Clinton to Serena Williams|work=Business Insider|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en}}</ref> [[Hugh Jackman]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hugh-jackman-les-miserables-oscar-420764|title=Hugh Jackman on His Surprising Hollywood BFFs and Mother's Abandonment|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Addicted2SuccessTV|title=Pitbull Motivated For Success By Tony Robbins|date=May 26, 2013|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF6ylDcR434|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref> He has also counseled American businessmen [[Peter Guber]], [[Steve Wynn]] and [[Marc Benioff]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fortune.com/2014/10/30/tony-robbins-best-advice-executive-coach/|title=Tony Robbins, The CEO Whisperer|last=O'Keefe|first=Brian|website=Fortune|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> He was named one of the "Top 50 Business Intellectuals" by [[Accenture]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsroom.accenture.com/subjects/accenture-institute-for-high-performance/accenture-study-yields-top-50-business-intellectuals-ranking-top-thinkers-and-writers-on-management-topics.htm|title=Accenture Study Yields Top 50 'Business Intellectuals' Ranking of Top Thinkers and Writers on Management Topics {{!}} Accenture Newsroom|website=newsroom.accenture.com|language=en|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> and one of the "Top 200 Business Gurus" by the [[Harvard Business Publishing|Harvard Business Press]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2013/12/20/tony-robbins-reveals-the-top-6-leadership-blind-spots-that-cripple-business-success/#415827a23d9c|title=Tony Robbins Reveals The Top 6 Leadership Blind Spots That Cripple Business Success|last=Caprino|first=Kathy|work=Forbes|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> and in 2007 was ranked on the [[Forbes Celebrity 100]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/53/07celebrities_The-Celebrity-100_Rank_3.html|title=The Celebrity 100 - Forbes.com|website=www.forbes.com|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
Robbins was criticized for critical comments made about the [[Me Too movement]] at a seminar in San Jose, California on March 15, 2018.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/the-wrap/article/Tony-Robbins-Dragged-Over-MeToo-Comments-12814714.php|title=Tony Robbins Dragged Over #MeToo Comments: 'Biggest Pile of Dog S–' |work=SFGate|access-date=April 7, 2018}}</ref> According to a video of the event released on social media by NowThisNews,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/982389487836778496|title=NowThis on Twitter|website=Twitter|language=en|access-date=April 7, 2018}}</ref> Robbins stated his opinion that, "If you use the #MeToo movement to try to get significance and certainty by attacking and destroying someone else… all you've done is basically use a drug called significance to make yourself feel good." He went on to tell a story about a "very powerful man" who passed on hiring a female candidate even though she was the most qualified because she was too attractive and would be "too big a risk".<ref name=":3" /> Following criticism for these comments, Robbins posted an apology on his Facebook page, saying 'I apologize for suggesting anything other than my profound admiration for the #MeToo movement.'<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reimel|first1=Erin|title=Popular Life Coach Tony Robbins Tried to Mansplain #MeToo—and Movement Founder Tarana Burke Responded|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/tony-robbins-metoo-burke-response|website=Glamour.com|accessdate=April 8, 2018}}</ref>
==Select bibliography==
As of 2017 Robbins has written five books, four of them best-sellers, including ''Unlimited Power''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.success.com/mobile/article/no-1-best-selling-author-tony-robbins-gives-a-deeply-personal-interview-for-jan-2015-success-magazine|title=No. 1 best-selling author Tony Robbins gives a deeply personal interview for Jan. 2015 SUCCESS magazine|date=December 12, 2014|work=SUCCESS|access-date=July 5, 2017|language=en|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804221245/http://www.success.com/mobile/article/no-1-best-selling-author-tony-robbins-gives-a-deeply-personal-interview-for-jan-2015-success-magazine|archivedate=August 4, 2017}}</ref> and ''Awaken the Giant Within''.''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/fashion/08With.html|title=With Tony Robbins, Self-Help Author|last=Ellin|first=Abby|date=August 6, 2010|work=The New York Times|access-date=July 5, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
In 2014, inspired by the financial crisis that cost many Americans their retirement savings,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-tony-robbins-money-1128-biz-20141127-story.html|title=Self-help guru Tony Robbins tackles financial advice|last=Channick|first=Robert|work=chicagotribune.com|access-date=July 5, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> he published ''Money: Master the Game'', which reached #1 on the New York Times best-selling list in December.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ira-israel/why-tony-robbins-money-ma_b_6374314.html|title="Money: Master The Game:" Book Review|last=Israel|first=Ira|date=December 24, 2014|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=July 5, 2017}}</ref>
* ''Unlimited Power''. Free Press. (1986) {{ISBN|0-684-84577-6}}
* ''Awaken the Giant Within''. Free Press. (1991) {{ISBN|0671791540}}
* ''Giant Steps''. Touchstone. (1994) {{ISBN|0671891049}}
* ''Money: Master the Game''. Simon & Schuster. (2014) {{ISBN|1476757801}}
* ''Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook''. Simon & Schuster. (2017) (co-authored with [[Peter Mallouk]]) {{ISBN|1501164589}}
== Teachings ==
=== Personal performance ===
Throughout his writings, seminars, and speeches, Robbins espouses viewpoints, techniques, and other practices he asserts can help adherents improve their lives.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/fashion/08With.html|title=With Tony Robbins, Self-Help Author|last=Ellin|first=Abby|date=August 6, 2010|work=The New York Times|access-date=July 18, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> He speaks about various "human needs, influences that affect people, the power of making decisions" and the need to achieve "emotional mastery".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marianne-schnall/life-purpose_b_1461184.html|title=An In-depth Interview With Life Coach Tony Robbins|last=Schnall|first=Marianne|date=April 29, 2012|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=July 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Tony Robbins|title=Science of Achievement & Art of Fulfillment {{!}} Tony Robbins|date=January 21, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e27DT3LemSQ|accessdate=July 18, 2017}}</ref>
=== Seminars ===
Robbins holds multiple seminars annually. These seminars include ''Unleash the Power Within'', ''Date with Destiny'', ''Life and Wealth Mastery'', ''Business Mastery'' and ''Leadership Academy''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/tony-robbins-self-help-guru-is-larger-than-life/2014/12/01/4253e516-75ae-11e4-bd1b-03009bd3e984_story.html|title=Tony Robbins, Self-Help Guru, is Larger Than Life|last=Heller|first=Karen|date=December 1, 2014|website=Washington Post|access-date=July 18, 2017}}</ref>
=== Health and energy ===
"Energy: The Fuel of Excellence", a chapter in ''Unlimited Power'', is dedicated to a discussion of health and energy. It endorses the ''Fit For Life'' program of [[Fit for Life|Harvey and Marilyn Diamond]], food combining and deep breathing. Robbins refers to Harvey and Marilyn Diamond as his "former partners".<ref>{{Cite book|title=Unlimited Power|last=Robbins|first=Tony|publisher=Fawcett Columbine (Ballantine Books)|year=1987|isbn=0-449-90280-3|location=|pages=}}</ref>
==Philanthropy==
=== The Tony Robbins Foundation ===
In 1991, Robbins founded the [[Anthony Robbins Foundation]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org/about/our-history/|title=Our History - Anthony Robbins Foundation|website=anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref> intended to help youth, homeless, hungry, prisoners, elderly and disabled.<ref name="anthonyrobbins">{{cite web | url = http://www.anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org/about/our-mission/| title = Our Mission | publisher = Anthony Robbins Foundation | accessdate = July 15, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org/programs/basket-brigades/|title=Basket Brigade - Anthony Robbins Foundation|website=anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref> The organization's name was subsequently changed to "The Tony Robbins Foundation."
In 2016 Robbins and his Foundation partnered with [[Bob Carr]] and the [[Give Something Back Foundation]] on the ''ROC 'N Robbins Challenge'' event. Carr matched the $1 million Robbins donated at the event, with the proceeds going to send 100 low-income students to medical school.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/marianne-schnall/tony-robbins-and-bob-carr_b_10180152.html|title=Tony Robbins and Bob Carr Join Forces to Change the World One Child at a Time|last=Schnall|first=Marianne|date=May 28, 2016|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
Independent charity watchdog [[Charity Navigator]] gives the Anthony Robbins Foundation a rating of four out of four stars in 2017.<ref name="rating">{{cite web|url=http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/9985.htm|title=Anthony Robbins Foundation|year=2016|publisher=Charity Navigator Ratings|accessdate=September 8, 2014|author=Charity Navigator}}</ref>
=== Feeding America ===
In 2014, he donated the profits of his book, ''Money: Master the Game'', along with an additional personal donation, through [[Feeding America]] to provide meals to people in need.<ref name="usatoday">{{cite web | url = https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/12/09/tony-robbins-money-book/19278963/| title = Tony Robbins' 7 steps to financial freedom in retirement | publisher = ''[[USA Today]]'' | date = December 10, 2014 | accessdate = July 15, 2015 | author = Hellmich, Nanci}}</ref> The combined donation fed 100 million needy people in 2014-15, according to the charity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/news-and-updates/press-room/press-releases/tony-robbins-provides-Millions-Meals.html|title=Tony Robbins Provides Millions More Meals To Feeding America® To Help Families In Need|website=Feeding America|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.womansday.com/life/a51472/tony-robbins-feeding-america/|title=Tony Robbins on The Profound Moment That Inspired Him To End Hunger Nationwide|date=August 8, 2015|work=Woman's Day|access-date=July 16, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Robbins partnered with the charity again in 2016 to provide 100 million more meals. On February 2, 2017, Feeding America announced that the 100 Million More Meals Challenge, conducted in partnership with Robbins, helped provide more than 101.6 million meals to children, families and seniors through Feeding America's network of 200-member food banks in 2016. Robbins also donated profits from ''Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook'' to Feeding America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tony-robbins-and-feeding-america-exceed-goals-and-provide-millions-of-meals-to-help-families-in-need-300401334.html|title=Tony Robbins and Feeding America® Exceed Goals and Provide Millions of Meals to Help Families in Need|last=America|first=Feeding|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref>
=== Spring Health ===
Robbins works with a water company called Spring Health, which provides fresh water to small villages in rural eastern [[India]] to prevent waterborne diseases.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://journal.thriveglobal.com/the-day-i-became-truly-wealthy-27d585922ea8|title=Tony Robbins: The Day I Became (Truly) Wealthy – Thrive Global|date=November 30, 2016|work=Thrive Global|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref>
=== Underground Railroad ===
Robbins helped raise money for [[Operation Underground Railroad]], a non-profit organization that fights against child trafficking and slavery with the assistance of former [[CIA]], [[Navy SEALS|Navy SEALs]], and [[Special ops|Special Ops]] operatives.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/bizwomen/news/profiles-strategies/2017/03/after-a-ha-moment-dallas-ceo-leads-charge-against.html?page=all|title=After a-ha moment, Dallas CEO leads charge against sex trafficking|last=Shinneman|first=Shawn|date=March 21, 2017|website=www.bizjournals.com|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
==Legal issues==
In May 1995, Robbins Research International (R.R.I.) settled with the [[Federal Trade Commission]] over alleged violations of the agency's Franchise Rule. Under the settlement, R.R.I. was not found to have violated any law and agreed to pay $221,260 in consumer redress.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/1995/05/robbins-research-international-inc|title=Robbins Research International, Inc.|date=May 16, 1995|work=Federal Trade Commission|access-date=July 3, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
[[Wade Cook]] sued Robbins for allegedly using copyrighted terms from Cook's book ''Wall Street Money Machine'' in Robbins' seminars. In 2000, a jury awarded Cook $655,900 judgement, which was appealed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ivanhoffman.com/fair3.html|title=Fair Use: Further, Further Issues|last=Hoffman|first=Ivan|website=www.ivanhoffman.com|access-date=July 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Wade+Cook+Jury+Award+vs.+Tony+Robbins+Upheld+by+9th+Circuit+Court.-a067157103|title=Wade Cook Jury Award vs. Tony Robbins Upheld by 9th Circuit Court. - Free Online Library|website=www.thefreelibrary.com|access-date=July 5, 2017}}</ref> Cook and Robbins settled for an undisclosed amount.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://casetext.com/case/cook-v-robbins-2|title=Casetext|website=casetext.com|language=en|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ivanhoffman.com/fair3.html|title=Fair Use: Further, Further Issues|last=Hoffman|first=Ivan|website=www.ivanhoffman.com|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
In 2001, the [[British Columbia Supreme Court]] ruled that ''[[The Vancouver Sun]]'' had defamed Robbins when it called him an "adulterous, wife-stealing [[hypocrite]]." The court awarded Robbins $20,000 in damages and his legal costs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stockwatch.com/swnet/newsit/newsit_newsit.aspx?bid=B-464467-C:CGS&symbol=CGS&news_region=C |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060427172627/http://www.stockwatch.com/swnet/newsit/newsit_newsit.aspx?bid=B-464467-C%3ACGS&symbol=CGS&news_region=C |dead-url=yes |archive-date=April 27, 2006 |title=News > News Item |publisher=Stockwatch |date= |accessdate=October 17, 2011 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/Jdb-txt/SC/05/16/2005BCSC1634.htm |title=2005 BCSC 1634 Robbins v. Pacific Newspaper Group Inc. et al |publisher=Courts.gov.bc.ca |date= |accessdate=October 17, 2011}}</ref>
In July 2012, the ''[[San Jose Mercury News]]'' published a story reporting that multiple people had been burned and hospitalized during one of Robbins' fire-walking events on July 19, 2012. This story was picked up by other media outlets, including Fox News. These reports were later retracted as inaccurate.<ref name="FoxNews-Firewalk-Correction">{{cite news|url=http://training.tonyrobbins.com/1986/fox-news-retracts-and-corrects-false-news-statements-regarding-firewalk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120809144148/http://training.tonyrobbins.com/1986/fox-news-retracts-and-corrects-false-news-statements-regarding-firewalk/|dead-url=yes|archive-date=August 9, 2012|title=Fox News|last=Doocy|first=Steve|date=August 8, 2012}}</ref> A corrective article was published by ''[[The Huffington Post]]''.<ref name="huffingtonpost-Tony-Robbins">{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marianne-schnall/tony-robbins-fire-walk_b_1718499.html|publisher=Huffington Post|last=Schnall|first=Marianne|date=July 31, 2012|accessdate=August 7, 2012|title=Tony Robbins Sets the Record Straight About Fire Walk 'Controversy'}}</ref><ref name="mercurynews-firewalk-burns">{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_21125630/san-jose-21-people-treated-burns-after-firewalk|title=San Jose: 21 people treated for burns after firewalk at Tony Robbins appearance|publisher=[[San Jose Mercury News]]|last1=Kurhi|first1=Eric|last2=Gomez|first2=Mark|date=July 21, 2012|accessdate=July 22, 2012}}</ref>
On June 24, 2016, it was reported that "dozens were burned and required medical attention after attempting to walk on hot coals during a fire-walking event at a Tony Robbins seminar in Dallas, Texas".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/06/24/dozens-burned-after-fire-walking-event-at-tony-robbins-seminar/|title=Robbins Seminar Continues Despite Dozens Burned At Fire-Walking Event}}</ref> Several attendees were transported to medical facilities to treat burns, and a bus was used as a staging-area for between 30 and 40 people who were less seriously hurt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/06/24/dozens-burned-after-fire-walking-event-at-tony-robbins-seminar/|title=Robbins Seminar Continues Despite Dozens Burned At Fire-Walking Event|access-date=July 5, 2017}}</ref> A spokeswoman for the Robbins organization stated, "Someone unfamiliar with the process of the fire-walk called 911 reporting the need for emergency services vehicles […] there was no need for emergency personnel […] only 5 of 7,000 participants requested an examination beyond what was readily available on site."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.inc.com/bill-carmody/false-alarm-at-tony-robbins-dallas-seminar.html|title=False Alarm at Tony Robbins's Dallas Seminar|last=|first=|date=June 24, 2016|work=Inc.com|access-date=July 5, 2017|archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20160625134156/http://www.inc.com/bill%2Dcarmody/false%2Dalarm%2Dat%2Dtony%2Drobbins%2Ddallas%2Dseminar.html|archive-date=June 25, 2016|dead-url=yes|language=en}}</ref>
==Television and film==
Robbins has played cameo roles in the films ''[[Reality Bites]]'', ''[[The Cable Guy]]''<ref name="Cesar Ramirez:TONY ROBBINS. DO YOU REALLY KNOW HIM?">{{cite web|last1=Ramirez|first1=Cesar|title=Tony Robbins. Do You Really Know Him? |url=http://cesarramirez.com/tony-robbins-do-you-really-know-him/|publisher=Cesar Ramirez|accessdate=July 10, 2017|date=March 18, 2010}}</ref> and the 2001 film ''[[Shallow Hal]]''; the performances were generally poorly received.<ref name="Business Insider: Tony Robbins reveals the real story behind his unforgettable 'Shallow Hal' cameo">{{cite web|last1=Flanagan|first1=Graham|title=Tony Robbins reveals the real story behind his unforgettable 'Shallow Hal' cameo|url=https://www.businessinsider.com.au/tony-robbins-shallow-hal-cameo-movie-jack-black-farrelly-brothers-2015-3|publisher=Business Insider|accessdate=July 10, 2017|date=March 28, 2015}}</ref> He also appeared in ''[[The Roseanne Show]]'' and an episode of ''[[The Sopranos]]''.<ref name="The Celeb Worth: Tony Robbins Net Worth">{{cite web|title=Tony Robbins Net Worth|url=http://www.thecelebworth.com/tony-robbins-net-worth/|publisher=The Celeb Worth|accessdate=July 10, 2017|date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> He plays himself in the 2010 documentary film ''The Singularity Is Near: A True Story about The Future''.<ref name="wn.com: The SIngularity Is Near (2010)">{{cite web|title=The SIngularity Is Near (2010)|url=https://wn.com/anthony_robbins_the_singularity_is_near|website=wn.com|accessdate=July 10, 2017|date=May 4, 2014}}</ref>
He was lampooned in the ''[[Family Guy]]'' episodes "[[When You Wish Upon a Weinstein]]" and "Pal Stewie," and the ''[[Beavis and Butt-head]]'' episode "The Miracle That is Beavis".{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}
In July 2010, [[National Broadcasting Company|NBC]] debuted "Breakthrough with Tony Robbins", a reality show that followed Robbins as he helped the show's participants face their personal challenges.<ref>{{cite news|last=Schneider |first=Michael |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999887.html?categoryid=1071&cs=1 |title=''Variety'': "NBC Picks Up ''Breakthrough with Tony Robbins''" |publisher=Variety.com |date=February 9, 2009 |accessdate=October 17, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Tony-Robbins-NBC-1019133.aspx |title=Breakthrough with Tony Robbins to Debut July 27|publisher=TVGuide.com}}</ref> NBC canceled the show after airing two of the planned six episodes due to low viewership of 2.8 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-tony-robbins-series-pulled-from-nbc-schedule-2010aug04-story.html|title=Tony Robbins' series pulled from NBC schedule|last=Press|first=The Associated|work=sandiegouniontribune.com|access-date=July 10, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2012, the [[Oprah Winfrey Network (U.S. TV channel)|OWN Network]] picked up the show for another season beginning with the original first season set to re-run and thereafter leading directly into the new 2012 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tony Robbins, Parts 1 and 2|url=http://www.oprah.com/own-oprahs-next-chapter/Oprahs-Next-Chapter-Tony-Robbins-Part-1 |date= February 19, 2012 |publisher=Oprah.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.oprah.com/own/first-look-breakthrough-with-tony-robbins|title=First Look: ''Breakthrough with Tony Robbins''|work=Oprah.com|access-date=July 10, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref> In April 2012, Robbins began cohosting ''[[Oprah's Lifeclass]]'' on the OWN Network.<ref>{{cite news |title=How Tony Robbins Gets in Peak State for Presentations |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2012/02/24/how-tony-robbins-gets-in-peak-state-for-presentations/ |date=February 24, 2012 |publisher= [[Forbes.com]] |first=Carmine |last=Gallo}}</ref>
In 2015, film maker [[Joe Berlinger]] directed and produced the documentary "Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru", about the Tony Robbins event "Date with Destiny" after filming it in Boca Raton, Florida, in December 2014.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/movies/tony-robbins-i-am-not-your-guru-review.html|title=Review: 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' Depicts a Self-Help Prophet|last=Catsoulis|first=Jeannette|date=July 12, 2016|work=The New York Times|access-date=July 10, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> It premiered at the South by Southwest film festival in March 2016<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2012/02/24/how-tony-robbins-gets-in-peak-state-for-presentations/#8cf99b56aa61|title=How Tony Robbins Gets in Peak State for Presentations|last=Gallo|first=Carmine|work=Forbes|access-date=July 10, 2017}}</ref> and opened the American Documentary Film Festival (AmDocs) in Palm Springs in February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiewire.com/2016/02/joe-berlingers-tony-robbins-documentary-to-open-2016-amdocs-film-festival-28370/|title=Joe Berlinger's Tony Robbins Documentary to Open 2016 AmDocs Film Festival {{!}} IndieWire|last=Sharf|first=Zack|website=www.indiewire.com|language=en|access-date=July 10, 2017}}</ref> The documentary was translated into languages for 190 countries and released by [[Netflix]] on July 15, 2016.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://media.netflix.com/en/press-releases/netflix-premieres-new-joe-berlinger-documentary-tony-robbins-i-am-not-your-guru-exclusively-to-members-worldwide-on-july-15|title=Netflix Premiers New Joe Berlinger Documentary – Tony Robbins: I am Not Your Guru Exclusively to Members Worldwide on July 15|website=[[Netflix]] |language=en |date=March 9, 2016 |access-date=July 10, 2017}}</ref>
==Personal life==
In 1984, Robbins married Rebecca "Becky" Jenkins after meeting her at a seminar.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.onelifesuccess.net/tony-robbins-an-awakened-giant-within-life-lessons/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140720123308/http://www.onelifesuccess.net/tony-robbins-an-awakened-giant-within-life-lessons/ | dead-url = yes | archive-date = July 20, 2014 | title = Tony Robbins: An Awakened Giant Within… Life & Lessons | publisher = One Life Success | date = May 1, 2014 | accessdate = August 11, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Is this guy for real?| author = Geoffrey Brewer| publisher = Sales & Marketing Management | date = November 1993 | page = 92}}</ref><ref name = businessleader>{{Cite news | author = Robbins, Anthony J.| title = Business Leader Profiles for Students| date = 2002 | pages = 390–394}}</ref> Jenkins had three children from two former marriages, whom Robbins adopted. Robbins and Jenkins filed for divorce in 1998.<ref name = businessleader/>
In 1984, Robbins fathered a child with former girlfriend Liz Acosta. The son, [[Jairek Robbins]], is also a personal empowerment trainer.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.tonyrobbins.com/biography/|title=About - Tony Robbins|publisher=Tony Robbins}}</ref>
In October 2001, Robbins married Bonnie "Sage" Robbins ({{nee}} Humphrey).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.oprah.com/own-oprahs-next-chapter/Tony-Robbins-True-Love-Video|title=Tony Robbins' True Love|work=Oprah.com|access-date=July 3, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref>
Tony Robbins and his wife live in [[Palm Beach, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite news | title = Robbins posed as waiter to meet future in-laws, court told: Father-in-law says his daughter, millionaire were 'really good friends' in August 2000| author = Neal Hall| date = June 30, 2005| publisher = Vancouver Sun}}</ref>
==Associated people==
* [[Cloé Madanes]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-04-03/features/sns-201204031830--tms--pagliarictnrp-a20120403apr03_1_human-theory-influence|title=How you can better influence people|publisher=}}</ref>
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{{Infobox person
| name = Anthony Jay Robbins
| image = Tony Robbins.jpg
| caption = Tony Robbins in 2009
| birth_name = Anthony J. Mahavoric
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|2|29|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[North Hollywood, California]], U.S.
| partner = Liz Acosta
| occupation = {{hlist|Entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker}}
| years_active = 1978–present
| known_for = Motivational speaker
| spouse = {{marriage|Becky Robbins|1984|1997}}<br>{{marriage|Sage Robbins |2001}}
| children = 4, including [[Jairek Robbins]]
}}
'''Anthony Jai Robbins''' (born '''Anthony J. Mahavoric'''; February 29, 1960) is an American [[author]], [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]], [[Philanthropy|philanthropist]] and [[Coaching|life coach]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/tony-robbins-life-story-2015-6|title=How celebrity coach Tony Robbins spends his millions|work=Business Insider|access-date=June 29, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Robbins is known for his [[infomercial]]s, [[seminar]]s, and [[self-help book]]s including ''[[Unlimited Power]]'' and ''Awaken the Giant Within''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marianne-schnall/interview-with-tony-robbi_b_6190678.html|title=Interview with Tony Robbins on His New Book, 'Money: Master the Game'|last=Schnall|first=Marianne|date=November 20, 2014|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=June 29, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/24/927584/0/en/Feeding-America-to-Ring-The-Nasdaq-Stock-Market-Opening-Bell.html|title=Feeding America to Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell|last=Inc.|first=NASDAQ,|work=GlobeNewswire News Room|access-date=June 29, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
Robbins is the founder of several companies that earn approximately $6 billion in annual sales. In 2015 and 2016 he was listed on the ''[[Worth (magazine)|Worth Magazine]]'' Power 100 list.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.foxla.com/good-day/good-day-la-celebrity-interviews/114882911-story|title=Tony Robbins: "Money: Master the Game"|last=FOX|work=KTTV|access-date=June 29, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.worth.com/power-100-2016/|title=The Power 100 {{!}} 2016|date=October 17, 2016|work=Worth|access-date=October 18, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
==Early life==
Robbins was born as Anthony J. Mahavoric in [[North Hollywood, California]], on February 29, 1960.<ref name="fortune">{{Cite news |first=Brian |last=O'Keefe |date=October 31, 2014 |title=Tony Robbins, The CEO Whisperer |magazine=[[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune]] |url=http://fortune.com/2014/10/30/tony-robbins-best-advice-executive-coach/ |accessdate=November 1, 2014 }}</ref> Robbins is the eldest of three children and his parents divorced when he was 7. His mother then had a series of husbands, including Jim Robbins, a former semi-professional baseball player who legally adopted Anthony when he was 12.<ref name="O'Keefe">{{Cite web|url=http://fortune.com/2014/10/30/tony-robbins-best-advice-executive-coach/|title=Tony Robbins, The CEO Whisperer|last=O'Keefe|first=Brian|website=Fortune|access-date=June 29, 2017|date=October 30, 2014}}</ref>
Tony Robbins was raised in [[Glendora, California|Glendora]], California, and attended [[Glendora High School]]. He was elected student body president in his senior year. While growing up, Robbins worked as a handyman to help provide for his siblings.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1991-10-01/news/vw-3520_1_tony-robbins/3|title=A True Believer: Tony Robbins Has Attracted Converts – and Critics – to His Positive-Thinking Empire|last=Granberry|first=Michael|date=October 1, 1991|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=June 29, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref>
During high school, Robbins grew ten inches, a growth spurt later attributed to a [[pituitary tumor]].<ref name="fortune" /> He has said his home life was "chaotic" and "abusive". When he was seventeen years old, he left home and never returned.<ref name="fortune" /> Robbins later worked as a janitor, and did not attend college.<ref name="O'Keefe"/>
==Career==
Robbins began his career promoting seminars for [[motivational speaker]] and author [[Jim Rohn]] when he was 17 years old.<ref name="Robbins 1987 p.409">{{cite web|url=http://motivationlife.com/?p=27 |title=Anthony Robbins: A true motivation life |accessdate=December 31, 2009 |publisher=MotivationLife |author=Rolando Ponce de Leon |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091016135441/http://motivationlife.com/?p=27 |archivedate=October 16, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.success-guide.com/tony-robbins-tribute-jim-rohn/|title=Tony Robbins tribute to Jim Rohn - Success Guide|website=www.success-guide.com|language=en-US|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.success.com/mobile/article/who-inspires-tony-robbins|title=Who Inspires Tony Robbins?|date=November 17, 2016|work=SUCCESS|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710100055/http://www.success.com/mobile/article/who-inspires-tony-robbins|archivedate=July 10, 2017}}</ref>
In the early 1980s, soon after meeting [[Neurolinguistic Programming]] co-founder [[John Grinder]], the two became partners. At this time Robbins taught NLP and [[Ericksonian hypnosis|Ericksonian Hypnosis.]]<ref name=":0" /> In 1983 Robbins learned to firewalk, and incorporated it into his seminars.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny|last=Robbins|first=Tony|publisher=Free Press|year=2007|isbn=0-671-79154-0|location=|pages=}}</ref>
In 1988 Robbins released his first infomercial, Personal Power, produced by [[Guthy Renker]],<ref>{{Cite book|title="Guthy-Renker Corporation," International Directory of Company Histories.|last=Brynildssen|first=Shawna|last2=Smith|first2=Dawn M.|publisher=St. James Press|year=2011|isbn=|edition=Karen Hill|volume=119|location=Detroik|pages=}}</ref> which helped to promote his services as a "peak performance coach". The infomercial helped Robbins gain wide exposure, selling his Personal Power self-help [[audiotapes]]. His early infomercials featured celebrities such as [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] [[quarterback]] [[Fran Tarkenton]] and actor [[Martin Sheen]]. By 1991 an estimated 100 million Americans in 200 media markets had seen his infomercials.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1991-10-01/news/vw-3520_1_tony-robbins/3|title=A True Believer : Tony Robbins Has Attracted Converts--and Critics--to His Positive-Thinking Empire|last=GRANBERRY|first=MICHAEL|date=October 1, 1991|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref>
In 1997, Robbins began the Leadership Academy seminar.<ref name="Robbins12">{{cite book|last = Robbins|first = Anthony|title = Leadership Academy Manual|publisher = Robbins Research International, Inc.|location = San Diego, California| year = 2005|page=3}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.aisucces.ro/tony-robbins-biography/|title=Who is Tony Robbins? • AISUCCES|work=AISUCCES|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=ro-RO}}</ref> He is a speaker on the seminar circuit sponsored by [[Learning Annex]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www2.learningannex.com/default.taf?cat=about_us|title=The Learning Annex {{!}} Online Classes {{!}} Adult Education {{!}} About Us|website=www2.learningannex.com|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> Robbins was a featured speaker at the 2007 [[TED (conference)|Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) conference]]. Approximately 4 million people have attended his live seminars.
Together with [[Cloé Madanes]], Robbins founded the Robbins-Madanes Center for Intervention, an organization that trains life skills coaches to help families and individuals deal with addiction and other issues.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/207396|title=From addict to leader|website=Israel National News|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref>
In 2014, Robbins, along with a group of investors including [[Magic Johnson]], [[Mia Hamm]], and [[Peter Guber]], acquired rights to launch a [[Major League Soccer]] franchise in [[Los Angeles, California]], currently referred to as the [[Los Angeles Football Club]]. The soccer team is scheduled to begin competition in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-mls-franchise-los-angeles-20141030-story.html|title=Magic Johnson, Mia Hamm among owners of new L.A. pro soccer team|last=Baxter|first=Kevin|date=October 30, 2014|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/01/will-ferrell-joins-magic-johnson-and-mia-hamm-as-an-owner-of-new-mls-team-lafc|title=Will Ferrell joins Magic Johnson and Mia Hamm as an owner of new MLS team LAFC|date=January 8, 2016|work=For The Win|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fortune.com/2014/10/30/dream-team-magic-johnson-mia-hamm-tony-robbins-among-deep-pocketed-investors-betting-big-on-soccer-in-l-a/|title=Deep-pocketed owners bet big on new MLS soccer team in Los Angeles|last=O'Keefe|first=Brian|website=Fortune|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref>
In 2016, Robbins partnered with [[Golden State Warriors]] co-owner Peter Guber and [[Washington Wizards]] co-owner [[Ted Leonsis]] to purchase [[Team Liquid]], an [[eSports]] pro gaming organization.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/27/esports-team-liquid-bought/|title=eSports powerhouse Team Liquid picked up by new investor group|work=Engadget|access-date=October 18, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2017 Team Liquid won [[The International 2017|The International 7]], a [[Dota 2]] tournament with a prize pool of over $24 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://compete.kotaku.com/team-liquid-wins-24-million-international-dota-2-tourn-1797787306|title=Team Liquid Wins Over $10 Million At International Dota 2 Tournament|last=Allen|first=Eric Van|work=Compete|access-date=October 18, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
Robbins has worked on an individual basis with [[Bill Clinton]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/how-tony-robbins-helped-president-bill-clinton.html|title=Why Bill Clinton Has Tony Robbins on Speed Dial|last=|first=|date=March 19, 2015|work=Inc.com|access-date=July 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320083238/https://www.inc.com/will%2Dyakowicz/how%2Dtony%2Drobbins%2Dhelped%2Dpresident%2Dbill%2Dclinton.html|archive-date=March 20, 2015|dead-url=yes|language=en}}</ref> [[Justin Tuck]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9296417/new-york-giants-defensive-end-justin-tuck-turned-motivational-speaker-tony-robbins-help|title=Slump buster: Giants' Tuck walks on hot coals|work=ESPN.com|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> [[Wayne Gretzky]], [[Serena Williams]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/tony-robbins-explains-his-top-productivity-trick-2015-9|title=Tony Robbins has taught this productivity trick to clients ranging from Bill Clinton to Serena Williams|work=Business Insider|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en}}</ref> [[Hugh Jackman]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hugh-jackman-les-miserables-oscar-420764|title=Hugh Jackman on His Surprising Hollywood BFFs and Mother's Abandonment|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=July 2, 2017|language=en}}</ref> and [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Addicted2SuccessTV|title=Pitbull Motivated For Success By Tony Robbins|date=May 26, 2013|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF6ylDcR434|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref> He has also counseled American businessmen [[Peter Guber]], [[Steve Wynn]] and [[Marc Benioff]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fortune.com/2014/10/30/tony-robbins-best-advice-executive-coach/|title=Tony Robbins, The CEO Whisperer|last=O'Keefe|first=Brian|website=Fortune|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> He was named one of the "Top 50 Business Intellectuals" by [[Accenture]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsroom.accenture.com/subjects/accenture-institute-for-high-performance/accenture-study-yields-top-50-business-intellectuals-ranking-top-thinkers-and-writers-on-management-topics.htm|title=Accenture Study Yields Top 50 'Business Intellectuals' Ranking of Top Thinkers and Writers on Management Topics {{!}} Accenture Newsroom|website=newsroom.accenture.com|language=en|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> and one of the "Top 200 Business Gurus" by the [[Harvard Business Publishing|Harvard Business Press]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2013/12/20/tony-robbins-reveals-the-top-6-leadership-blind-spots-that-cripple-business-success/#415827a23d9c|title=Tony Robbins Reveals The Top 6 Leadership Blind Spots That Cripple Business Success|last=Caprino|first=Kathy|work=Forbes|access-date=July 2, 2017}}</ref> and in 2007 was ranked on the [[Forbes Celebrity 100]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/53/07celebrities_The-Celebrity-100_Rank_3.html|title=The Celebrity 100 - Forbes.com|website=www.forbes.com|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
Robbins was criticized for critical comments made about the [[Me Too movement]] at a seminar in San Jose, California on March 15, 2018.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/the-wrap/article/Tony-Robbins-Dragged-Over-MeToo-Comments-12814714.php|title=Tony Robbins Dragged Over #MeToo Comments: 'Biggest Pile of Dog S–' |work=SFGate|access-date=April 7, 2018}}</ref> According to a video of the event released on social media by NowThisNews,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/982389487836778496|title=NowThis on Twitter|website=Twitter|language=en|access-date=April 7, 2018}}</ref> Robbins stated his opinion that, "If you use the #MeToo movement to try to get significance and certainty by attacking and destroying someone else… all you've done is basically use a drug called significance to make yourself feel good." He went on to tell a story about a "very powerful man" who passed on hiring a female candidate even though she was the most qualified because she was too attractive and would be "too big a risk".<ref name=":3" /> Following criticism for these comments, Robbins posted an apology on his Facebook page, saying 'I apologize for suggesting anything other than my profound admiration for the #MeToo movement.'<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reimel|first1=Erin|title=Popular Life Coach Tony Robbins Tried to Mansplain #MeToo—and Movement Founder Tarana Burke Responded|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/tony-robbins-metoo-burke-response|website=Glamour.com|accessdate=April 8, 2018}}</ref>
==Select bibliography==
As of 2017 Robbins has written five books, four of them best-sellers, including ''Unlimited Power''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.success.com/mobile/article/no-1-best-selling-author-tony-robbins-gives-a-deeply-personal-interview-for-jan-2015-success-magazine|title=No. 1 best-selling author Tony Robbins gives a deeply personal interview for Jan. 2015 SUCCESS magazine|date=December 12, 2014|work=SUCCESS|access-date=July 5, 2017|language=en|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804221245/http://www.success.com/mobile/article/no-1-best-selling-author-tony-robbins-gives-a-deeply-personal-interview-for-jan-2015-success-magazine|archivedate=August 4, 2017}}</ref> and ''Awaken the Giant Within''.''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/fashion/08With.html|title=With Tony Robbins, Self-Help Author|last=Ellin|first=Abby|date=August 6, 2010|work=The New York Times|access-date=July 5, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
In 2014, inspired by the financial crisis that cost many Americans their retirement savings,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-tony-robbins-money-1128-biz-20141127-story.html|title=Self-help guru Tony Robbins tackles financial advice|last=Channick|first=Robert|work=chicagotribune.com|access-date=July 5, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> he published ''Money: Master the Game'', which reached #1 on the New York Times best-selling list in December.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ira-israel/why-tony-robbins-money-ma_b_6374314.html|title="Money: Master The Game:" Book Review|last=Israel|first=Ira|date=December 24, 2014|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=July 5, 2017}}</ref>
* ''Unlimited Power''. Free Press. (1986) {{ISBN|0-684-84577-6}}
* ''Awaken the Giant Within''. Free Press. (1991) {{ISBN|0671791540}}
* ''Giant Steps''. Touchstone. (1994) {{ISBN|0671891049}}
* ''Money: Master the Game''. Simon & Schuster. (2014) {{ISBN|1476757801}}
* ''Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook''. Simon & Schuster. (2017) (co-authored with [[Peter Mallouk]]) {{ISBN|1501164589}}
== Teachings ==
=== Personal performance ===
Throughout his writings, seminars, and speeches, Robbins espouses viewpoints, techniques, and other practices he asserts can help adherents improve their lives.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/fashion/08With.html|title=With Tony Robbins, Self-Help Author|last=Ellin|first=Abby|date=August 6, 2010|work=The New York Times|access-date=July 18, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> He speaks about various "human needs, influences that affect people, the power of making decisions" and the need to achieve "emotional mastery".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marianne-schnall/life-purpose_b_1461184.html|title=An In-depth Interview With Life Coach Tony Robbins|last=Schnall|first=Marianne|date=April 29, 2012|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=July 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Tony Robbins|title=Science of Achievement & Art of Fulfillment {{!}} Tony Robbins|date=January 21, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e27DT3LemSQ|accessdate=July 18, 2017}}</ref>
=== Seminars ===
Robbins holds multiple seminars annually. These seminars include ''Unleash the Power Within'', ''Date with Destiny'', ''Life and Wealth Mastery'', ''Business Mastery'' and ''Leadership Academy''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/tony-robbins-self-help-guru-is-larger-than-life/2014/12/01/4253e516-75ae-11e4-bd1b-03009bd3e984_story.html|title=Tony Robbins, Self-Help Guru, is Larger Than Life|last=Heller|first=Karen|date=December 1, 2014|website=Washington Post|access-date=July 18, 2017}}</ref>
=== Health and energy ===
"Energy: The Fuel of Excellence", a chapter in ''Unlimited Power'', is dedicated to a discussion of health and energy. It endorses the ''Fit For Life'' program of [[Fit for Life|Harvey and Marilyn Diamond]], food combining and deep breathing. Robbins refers to Harvey and Marilyn Diamond as his "former partners".<ref>{{Cite book|title=Unlimited Power|last=Robbins|first=Tony|publisher=Fawcett Columbine (Ballantine Books)|year=1987|isbn=0-449-90280-3|location=|pages=}}</ref>
==Philanthropy==
=== The Tony Robbins Foundation ===
In 1991, Robbins founded the [[Anthony Robbins Foundation]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org/about/our-history/|title=Our History - Anthony Robbins Foundation|website=anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref> intended to help youth, homeless, hungry, prisoners, elderly and disabled.<ref name="anthonyrobbins">{{cite web | url = http://www.anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org/about/our-mission/| title = Our Mission | publisher = Anthony Robbins Foundation | accessdate = July 15, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org/programs/basket-brigades/|title=Basket Brigade - Anthony Robbins Foundation|website=anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref> The organization's name was subsequently changed to "The Tony Robbins Foundation."
In 2016 Robbins and his Foundation partnered with [[Bob Carr]] and the [[Give Something Back Foundation]] on the ''ROC 'N Robbins Challenge'' event. Carr matched the $1 million Robbins donated at the event, with the proceeds going to send 100 low-income students to medical school.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/marianne-schnall/tony-robbins-and-bob-carr_b_10180152.html|title=Tony Robbins and Bob Carr Join Forces to Change the World One Child at a Time|last=Schnall|first=Marianne|date=May 28, 2016|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
Independent charity watchdog [[Charity Navigator]] gives the Anthony Robbins Foundation a rating of four out of four stars in 2017.<ref name="rating">{{cite web|url=http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/9985.htm|title=Anthony Robbins Foundation|year=2016|publisher=Charity Navigator Ratings|accessdate=September 8, 2014|author=Charity Navigator}}</ref>
=== Feeding America ===
In 2014, he donated the profits of his book, ''Money: Master the Game'', along with an additional personal donation, through [[Feeding America]] to provide meals to people in need.<ref name="usatoday">{{cite web | url = https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/12/09/tony-robbins-money-book/19278963/| title = Tony Robbins' 7 steps to financial freedom in retirement | publisher = ''[[USA Today]]'' | date = December 10, 2014 | accessdate = July 15, 2015 | author = Hellmich, Nanci}}</ref> The combined donation fed 100 million needy people in 2014-15, according to the charity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/news-and-updates/press-room/press-releases/tony-robbins-provides-Millions-Meals.html|title=Tony Robbins Provides Millions More Meals To Feeding America® To Help Families In Need|website=Feeding America|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.womansday.com/life/a51472/tony-robbins-feeding-america/|title=Tony Robbins on The Profound Moment That Inspired Him To End Hunger Nationwide|date=August 8, 2015|work=Woman's Day|access-date=July 16, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Robbins partnered with the charity again in 2016 to provide 100 million more meals. On February 2, 2017, Feeding America announced that the 100 Million More Meals Challenge, conducted in partnership with Robbins, helped provide more than 101.6 million meals to children, families and seniors through Feeding America's network of 200-member food banks in 2016. Robbins also donated profits from ''Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook'' to Feeding America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tony-robbins-and-feeding-america-exceed-goals-and-provide-millions-of-meals-to-help-families-in-need-300401334.html|title=Tony Robbins and Feeding America® Exceed Goals and Provide Millions of Meals to Help Families in Need|last=America|first=Feeding|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref>
=== Spring Health ===
Robbins works with a water company called Spring Health, which provides fresh water to small villages in rural eastern [[India]] to prevent waterborne diseases.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://journal.thriveglobal.com/the-day-i-became-truly-wealthy-27d585922ea8|title=Tony Robbins: The Day I Became (Truly) Wealthy – Thrive Global|date=November 30, 2016|work=Thrive Global|access-date=July 16, 2017}}</ref>
=== Underground Railroad ===
Robbins helped raise money for [[Operation Underground Railroad]], a non-profit organization that fights against child trafficking and slavery with the assistance of former [[CIA]], [[Navy SEALS|Navy SEALs]], and [[Special ops|Special Ops]] operatives.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/bizwomen/news/profiles-strategies/2017/03/after-a-ha-moment-dallas-ceo-leads-charge-against.html?page=all|title=After a-ha moment, Dallas CEO leads charge against sex trafficking|last=Shinneman|first=Shawn|date=March 21, 2017|website=www.bizjournals.com|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
==Legal issues==
In May 1995, Robbins Research International (R.R.I.) settled with the [[Federal Trade Commission]] over alleged violations of the agency's Franchise Rule. Under the settlement, R.R.I. was not found to have violated any law and agreed to pay $221,260 in consumer redress.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/1995/05/robbins-research-international-inc|title=Robbins Research International, Inc.|date=May 16, 1995|work=Federal Trade Commission|access-date=July 3, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
[[Wade Cook]] sued Robbins for allegedly using copyrighted terms from Cook's book ''Wall Street Money Machine'' in Robbins' seminars. In 2000, a jury awarded Cook $655,900 judgement, which was appealed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ivanhoffman.com/fair3.html|title=Fair Use: Further, Further Issues|last=Hoffman|first=Ivan|website=www.ivanhoffman.com|access-date=July 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Wade+Cook+Jury+Award+vs.+Tony+Robbins+Upheld+by+9th+Circuit+Court.-a067157103|title=Wade Cook Jury Award vs. Tony Robbins Upheld by 9th Circuit Court. - Free Online Library|website=www.thefreelibrary.com|access-date=July 5, 2017}}</ref> Cook and Robbins settled for an undisclosed amount.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://casetext.com/case/cook-v-robbins-2|title=Casetext|website=casetext.com|language=en|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ivanhoffman.com/fair3.html|title=Fair Use: Further, Further Issues|last=Hoffman|first=Ivan|website=www.ivanhoffman.com|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
In 2001, the [[British Columbia Supreme Court]] ruled that ''[[The Vancouver Sun]]'' had defamed Robbins when it called him an "adulterous, wife-stealing [[hypocrite]]." The court awarded Robbins $20,000 in damages and his legal costs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stockwatch.com/swnet/newsit/newsit_newsit.aspx?bid=B-464467-C:CGS&symbol=CGS&news_region=C |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060427172627/http://www.stockwatch.com/swnet/newsit/newsit_newsit.aspx?bid=B-464467-C%3ACGS&symbol=CGS&news_region=C |dead-url=yes |archive-date=April 27, 2006 |title=News > News Item |publisher=Stockwatch |date= |accessdate=October 17, 2011 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/Jdb-txt/SC/05/16/2005BCSC1634.htm |title=2005 BCSC 1634 Robbins v. Pacific Newspaper Group Inc. et al |publisher=Courts.gov.bc.ca |date= |accessdate=October 17, 2011}}</ref>
In July 2012, the ''[[San Jose Mercury News]]'' published a story reporting that multiple people had been burned and hospitalized during one of Robbins' fire-walking events on July 19, 2012. This story was picked up by other media outlets, including Fox News. These reports were later retracted as inaccurate.<ref name="FoxNews-Firewalk-Correction">{{cite news|url=http://training.tonyrobbins.com/1986/fox-news-retracts-and-corrects-false-news-statements-regarding-firewalk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120809144148/http://training.tonyrobbins.com/1986/fox-news-retracts-and-corrects-false-news-statements-regarding-firewalk/|dead-url=yes|archive-date=August 9, 2012|title=Fox News|last=Doocy|first=Steve|date=August 8, 2012}}</ref> A corrective article was published by ''[[The Huffington Post]]''.<ref name="huffingtonpost-Tony-Robbins">{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marianne-schnall/tony-robbins-fire-walk_b_1718499.html|publisher=Huffington Post|last=Schnall|first=Marianne|date=July 31, 2012|accessdate=August 7, 2012|title=Tony Robbins Sets the Record Straight About Fire Walk 'Controversy'}}</ref><ref name="mercurynews-firewalk-burns">{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_21125630/san-jose-21-people-treated-burns-after-firewalk|title=San Jose: 21 people treated for burns after firewalk at Tony Robbins appearance|publisher=[[San Jose Mercury News]]|last1=Kurhi|first1=Eric|last2=Gomez|first2=Mark|date=July 21, 2012|accessdate=July 22, 2012}}</ref>
On June 24, 2016, it was reported that "dozens were burned and required medical attention after attempting to walk on hot coals during a fire-walking event at a Tony Robbins seminar in Dallas, Texas".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/06/24/dozens-burned-after-fire-walking-event-at-tony-robbins-seminar/|title=Robbins Seminar Continues Despite Dozens Burned At Fire-Walking Event}}</ref> Several attendees were transported to medical facilities to treat burns, and a bus was used as a staging-area for between 30 and 40 people who were less seriously hurt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/06/24/dozens-burned-after-fire-walking-event-at-tony-robbins-seminar/|title=Robbins Seminar Continues Despite Dozens Burned At Fire-Walking Event|access-date=July 5, 2017}}</ref> A spokeswoman for the Robbins organization stated, "Someone unfamiliar with the process of the fire-walk called 911 reporting the need for emergency services vehicles […] there was no need for emergency personnel […] only 5 of 7,000 participants requested an examination beyond what was readily available on site."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.inc.com/bill-carmody/false-alarm-at-tony-robbins-dallas-seminar.html|title=False Alarm at Tony Robbins's Dallas Seminar|last=|first=|date=June 24, 2016|work=Inc.com|access-date=July 5, 2017|archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20160625134156/http://www.inc.com/bill%2Dcarmody/false%2Dalarm%2Dat%2Dtony%2Drobbins%2Ddallas%2Dseminar.html|archive-date=June 25, 2016|dead-url=yes|language=en}}</ref>
==Television and film==
Robbins has played cameo roles in the films ''[[Reality Bites]]'', ''[[The Cable Guy]]''<ref name="Cesar Ramirez:TONY ROBBINS. DO YOU REALLY KNOW HIM?">{{cite web|last1=Ramirez|first1=Cesar|title=Tony Robbins. Do You Really Know Him? |url=http://cesarramirez.com/tony-robbins-do-you-really-know-him/|publisher=Cesar Ramirez|accessdate=July 10, 2017|date=March 18, 2010}}</ref> and the 2001 film ''[[Shallow Hal]]''; the performances were generally poorly received.<ref name="Business Insider: Tony Robbins reveals the real story behind his unforgettable 'Shallow Hal' cameo">{{cite web|last1=Flanagan|first1=Graham|title=Tony Robbins reveals the real story behind his unforgettable 'Shallow Hal' cameo|url=https://www.businessinsider.com.au/tony-robbins-shallow-hal-cameo-movie-jack-black-farrelly-brothers-2015-3|publisher=Business Insider|accessdate=July 10, 2017|date=March 28, 2015}}</ref> He also appeared in ''[[The Roseanne Show]]'' and an episode of ''[[The Sopranos]]''.<ref name="The Celeb Worth: Tony Robbins Net Worth">{{cite web|title=Tony Robbins Net Worth|url=http://www.thecelebworth.com/tony-robbins-net-worth/|publisher=The Celeb Worth|accessdate=July 10, 2017|date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> He plays himself in the 2010 documentary film ''The Singularity Is Near: A True Story about The Future''.<ref name="wn.com: The SIngularity Is Near (2010)">{{cite web|title=The SIngularity Is Near (2010)|url=https://wn.com/anthony_robbins_the_singularity_is_near|website=wn.com|accessdate=July 10, 2017|date=May 4, 2014}}</ref>
He was lampooned in the ''[[Family Guy]]'' episodes "[[When You Wish Upon a Weinstein]]" and "Pal Stewie," and the ''[[Beavis and Butt-head]]'' episode "The Miracle That is Beavis".{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}
In July 2010, [[National Broadcasting Company|NBC]] debuted "Breakthrough with Tony Robbins", a reality show that followed Robbins as he helped the show's participants face their personal challenges.<ref>{{cite news|last=Schneider |first=Michael |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999887.html?categoryid=1071&cs=1 |title=''Variety'': "NBC Picks Up ''Breakthrough with Tony Robbins''" |publisher=Variety.com |date=February 9, 2009 |accessdate=October 17, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Tony-Robbins-NBC-1019133.aspx |title=Breakthrough with Tony Robbins to Debut July 27|publisher=TVGuide.com}}</ref> NBC canceled the show after airing two of the planned six episodes due to low viewership of 2.8 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-tony-robbins-series-pulled-from-nbc-schedule-2010aug04-story.html|title=Tony Robbins' series pulled from NBC schedule|last=Press|first=The Associated|work=sandiegouniontribune.com|access-date=July 10, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2012, the [[Oprah Winfrey Network (U.S. TV channel)|OWN Network]] picked up the show for another season beginning with the original first season set to re-run and thereafter leading directly into the new 2012 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tony Robbins, Parts 1 and 2|url=http://www.oprah.com/own-oprahs-next-chapter/Oprahs-Next-Chapter-Tony-Robbins-Part-1 |date= February 19, 2012 |publisher=Oprah.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.oprah.com/own/first-look-breakthrough-with-tony-robbins|title=First Look: ''Breakthrough with Tony Robbins''|work=Oprah.com|access-date=July 10, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref> In April 2012, Robbins began cohosting ''[[Oprah's Lifeclass]]'' on the OWN Network.<ref>{{cite news |title=How Tony Robbins Gets in Peak State for Presentations |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2012/02/24/how-tony-robbins-gets-in-peak-state-for-presentations/ |date=February 24, 2012 |publisher= [[Forbes.com]] |first=Carmine |last=Gallo}}</ref>
In 2015, film maker [[Joe Berlinger]] directed and produced the documentary "Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru", about the Tony Robbins event "Date with Destiny" after filming it in Boca Raton, Florida, in December 2014.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/movies/tony-robbins-i-am-not-your-guru-review.html|title=Review: 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' Depicts a Self-Help Prophet|last=Catsoulis|first=Jeannette|date=July 12, 2016|work=The New York Times|access-date=July 10, 2017|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> It premiered at the South by Southwest film festival in March 2016<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2012/02/24/how-tony-robbins-gets-in-peak-state-for-presentations/#8cf99b56aa61|title=How Tony Robbins Gets in Peak State for Presentations|last=Gallo|first=Carmine|work=Forbes|access-date=July 10, 2017}}</ref> and opened the American Documentary Film Festival (AmDocs) in Palm Springs in February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiewire.com/2016/02/joe-berlingers-tony-robbins-documentary-to-open-2016-amdocs-film-festival-28370/|title=Joe Berlinger's Tony Robbins Documentary to Open 2016 AmDocs Film Festival {{!}} IndieWire|last=Sharf|first=Zack|website=www.indiewire.com|language=en|access-date=July 10, 2017}}</ref> The documentary was translated into languages for 190 countries and released by [[Netflix]] on July 15, 2016.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://media.netflix.com/en/press-releases/netflix-premieres-new-joe-berlinger-documentary-tony-robbins-i-am-not-your-guru-exclusively-to-members-worldwide-on-july-15|title=Netflix Premiers New Joe Berlinger Documentary – Tony Robbins: I am Not Your Guru Exclusively to Members Worldwide on July 15|website=[[Netflix]] |language=en |date=March 9, 2016 |access-date=July 10, 2017}}</ref>
==Personal life==
In 1984, Robbins married Rebecca "Becky" Jenkins after meeting her at a seminar.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.onelifesuccess.net/tony-robbins-an-awakened-giant-within-life-lessons/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140720123308/http://www.onelifesuccess.net/tony-robbins-an-awakened-giant-within-life-lessons/ | dead-url = yes | archive-date = July 20, 2014 | title = Tony Robbins: An Awakened Giant Within… Life & Lessons | publisher = One Life Success | date = May 1, 2014 | accessdate = August 11, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Is this guy for real?| author = Geoffrey Brewer| publisher = Sales & Marketing Management | date = November 1993 | page = 92}}</ref><ref name = businessleader>{{Cite news | author = Robbins, Anthony J.| title = Business Leader Profiles for Students| date = 2002 | pages = 390–394}}</ref> Jenkins had three children from two former marriages, whom Robbins adopted. Robbins and Jenkins filed for divorce in 1998.<ref name = businessleader/>
In 1984, Robbins fathered a child with former girlfriend Liz Acosta. The son, [[Jairek Robbins]], is also a personal empowerment trainer.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.tonyrobbins.com/biography/|title=About - Tony Robbins|publisher=Tony Robbins}}</ref>
In October 2001, Robbins married Bonnie "Sage" Robbins ({{nee}} Humphrey).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.oprah.com/own-oprahs-next-chapter/Tony-Robbins-True-Love-Video|title=Tony Robbins' True Love|work=Oprah.com|access-date=July 3, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref>
Tony Robbins and his wife live in [[Palm Beach, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite news | title = Robbins posed as waiter to meet future in-laws, court told: Father-in-law says his daughter, millionaire were 'really good friends' in August 2000| author = Neal Hall| date = June 30, 2005| publisher = Vancouver Sun}}</ref>
==Associated people==
* [[Cloé Madanes]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-04-03/features/sns-201204031830--tms--pagliarictnrp-a20120403apr03_1_human-theory-influence|title=How you can better influence people|publisher=}}</ref>
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