Time's 100 most influential: A global who's who unveiled
The list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Among those recognised are 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, including many well-known politicians and leaders.
- Among the highlighted politicians are, among others, UK Prime Minister Sir 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 prominent politicians from around the world. Among them are UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and US President Donald Trump. Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus have also been recognised.
The list also features 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 is also included.
Which other figures made it to the list?
Besides politicians, the Time list includes individuals 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 recognised. The list further includes 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 features comedic actress and writer Kristen Wiig.
In the Icons category, film industry representatives are also present. Included here is Adrian Brody, known for the film "The Pianist". This year, the actor drew attention again for his remarkable role in the Oscar-winning film "Brutalist".
In this category, the magazine also highlighted Gisele Pelicot. The French woman attracted worldwide attention due to a crime orchestrated by her own husband. She became a symbol in France for advocating to change the perception of rape victims.
