Influential people 2023: Global leaders, artists, and activists
The list of the 100 most influential people in the world includes artists, politicians, business leaders, activists, and innovators. 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 well-known politicians and leaders.
- Highlights include politicians such as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump.
- The list also includes business leaders like Elon Musk and activists such as Andrea Vidaurre.
Who made it to the list of influential politicians?
The Time magazine list includes many well-known politicians from around the world. Among them are UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and US President Donald Trump. Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus were also recognized.
The list also includes other influential figures, such as 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 included.
Which other figures made it to the list?
Besides politicians, the Time list also includes individuals from other fields. Among them is World Health Organization Director Tedros Adhanom and Vertex Pharmaceuticals CEO Reshma Kewalramani.
Activist Andrea Vidaurre and Hamas hostage Noa Argamani were also recognized. The list also 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 people among film actors. Just ahead of her was Ed Sheeran, a distinctive singer also well known in the US. This artistic list also includes comedic actress and writer Kristen Wiig.
In the Icons category, film industry representatives can also be found. Included here is Adrian Brody, known from the movie "The Pianist". This year, the actor again drew attention for his remarkable role in the Oscar-winning film "Brutalist".
In this category, the magazine also highlighted Gisele Pelicot. The French woman garnered worldwide attention due to a crime organized by her own husband. She became a symbol in France for the fight to change the perception of rape victims.
