The Day a Mom Saved Pixar (And Toy Story 2)

Jared West

Published on: 16/05/2025

In 1999, Pixar accidentally deleted nearly all of Toy Story 2—and their backups had failed. Just when all hope seemed lost, a mom on maternity leave saved the entire movie from her home computer. This true story is a reminder that heroes don’t always wear capes—sometimes they’re just quietly doing the work no one sees. A must-read for anyone who’s ever underestimated the power of moms (or good backups).