Disney’s Dana Walden Talks “Importance Of The Industry” In L.A. & “Amazing” Ryan Murphy As She Accepts PGA Milestone Award From Bob Iger

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Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden received the Milestone Award at the 2025 PGA Awards on Saturday. She was presented with the honor by her boss — and previous recipient of the Milestone Award — Disney CEO Bob Iger. “Over the span of Dana’s career, she’s probably had a hand in more television series than anyone in the business… which speaks volumes about her love of storytelling and creativity, her respect for creators, and the passion and dedication she brings to her job, to our company, and to the industry,” Iger said of his “colleague, friend and neighbor” Walden. “She is a visionary with great creative instincts, who has played a significant role in shaping the modern era of television.” Iger spoke about giving Walden additional responsibilities over streaming soon after he returned as Disney CEO at the end of 2022. “She took to that new business extremely well, and she and Alan Bergman turned around our streaming efforts in ways no one thought possible,” he said.

In her speech, Walden called working for Iger “a highlight of my career” and spoke of his “strong leadership” over the past month as the Hollywood community has been reeling from the devastation of the L.A.

wildfires. A number of Disney employees were impacted by the fires, along with hundreds of others in the entertainment business. “Like you, I’m not sure exactly what’s coming next for this city we love so much,” Walden, a lifelong Angeleno, said. “What I am certain of is that the people in this room will find creative, funny, and beautiful ways to remind us of the importance of the industry in this industry town.” Acknowledging the many producers she has worked with in her top roles at 20th Television, Fox Broadcasting and Disney, Walden