Is Bob Woodward A-List?
No — Bob Woodward is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1973
Pulitzer Prize for Watergate
Lost A-list status in 1999
Dropped to B tier — Shadow: Five Presidents Book
Ranking Timeline
Watergate Investigation Begins
Begins investigating the Watergate scandal with Carl Bernstein. Starts his journalism career.
Pulitzer Prize for Watergate
Wins the Pulitzer Prize, gaining national recognition and boosting net worth.
Shadow: Five Presidents Book
Continues to write best-selling books on presidents.
Plan of Attack Published
Continues writing best-selling books, solidifying his status.
Fear: Trump in the White House
Publishes another successful book on a president, maintaining relevance.
Rage Published
Publishes another book, maintaining status.
Respected Journalist, Author
Continues working as an investigative journalist and author, remaining relevant. Net worth remains steady.
Last updated: February 25, 2026