Key facts
- Ari Emanuel, chairman of WME Group and chairman of TKO Group Holdings, has released his memoir, "Roll the Calls."
- The book details Emanuel's career trajectory from starting in the mailroom to leading major entertainment entities.
- Emanuel's clients include Denzel Washington, Adele, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Bruno Mars, and Adam Sandler.
- TKO Group Holdings owns UFC and WWE.
- Emanuel described himself as "satisfied-ish" and "happy-ish" but highly competitive.
- He stated his family emphasized meaning, self-improvement, and a lack of fear of confrontation.
- Emanuel's brothers are Rahm Emanuel, former chief of staff to President Obama and mayor of Chicago, and Zeke Emanuel, a bio-ethicist and oncologist.
- Emanuel recounted being bullied for dyslexia and a childhood incident where he smashed a lunch tray in a bully's face.
Hollywood mogul Ari Emanuel has released his memoir, "Roll the Calls," offering readers a look into his career and personal life. The book, published by Knopf, details his journey from starting in the mailroom to becoming the head of WME Group, a major talent agency, and chairman of TKO Group Holdings, which owns UFC and WWE. Emanuel's clients have included prominent figures such as Denzel Washington, Adele, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Bruno Mars, and Adam Sandler.
The memoir touches on Emanuel's competitive nature, which he attributes in part to his upbringing. He described his family as emphasizing meaning, self-improvement, and a willingness to confront challenges. His brothers, Rahm Emanuel and Zeke Emanuel, are also noted figures in politics and bioethics, respectively. Emanuel also reflects on childhood experiences, including being bullied for dyslexia and a formative incident where he physically confronted a bully. He characterized his career as being fueled by a persistent "rage," with one client reportedly calling him a "ragent."