Time names Starmer, Trump, Musk among top 100 influencers
Time magazine has released its list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The honorees span a variety of fields, including the arts, politics, business, activism, and innovation. Who made it onto this prestigious list?
What do you need to know?
- Time magazine has published a list of the 100 most influential people in the world, featuring many prominent politicians and leaders.
- The highlighted politicians include UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump.
- The list also acknowledges business leaders like Elon Musk and activists like Andrea Vidaurre.
Who made it to the list of influential politicians?
Time magazine's list features many renowned politicians from around the globe. Included are UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and US President Donald Trump. Also recognized are Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus.
The list features other influential figures, including US Vice President J.D. Vance, Bundestag member Friedrich Merz, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Among European leaders, European Commission Vice-President Teresa Ribera was also mentioned.
Which other figures made it to the list?
Besides politicians, Time's list includes figures from various other fields. Among them are World Health Organization Director Tedros Adhanom and Vertex Pharmaceuticals CEO Reshma Kewalramani.
Activist Andrea Vidaurre and Hamas hostage Noa Argamani were also acknowledged. The list features media mogul Mo Abudu and Syrian fighter Ahmad as-Szara.
Influential artists and people beyond art
Scarlett Johansson was highlighted by Time as one of the most influential film actors. Close to her on the list is Ed Sheeran, a distinctive singer recognized in the US. This artistic section also includes comedic actress and writer Kristen Wiig.
Among the Icons category in the film industry, Adrian Brody, known for "The Pianist," earned recognition. This year, he drew attention again for his remarkable role in the Oscar-winning film "Brutalist".
The magazine also highlighted Gisele Pelicot in this category. The French woman gained worldwide attention after a crime orchestrated by her own husband, becoming a symbol in France for the advocacy of rape victims.
