TIME Magazine has recently unveiled its annual list of the 100 most influential people worldwide for 2024. The list features leaders, innovators, and change-makers from various industries and continents. The magazine edition has four different covers showcasing four members of the list: singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, football quarterback Patrick Mahomes, actor Taraji P. Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a prominent figure in Russia’s opposition movement.
The TIME100 list is well-known for its unexpected combinations of personalities and guest contributors who write articles about them. The twenty-first annual list features: Alex Rodriguez on Patrick Mahomes, Burna Boy on 21 Savage, Maren Morris on Jack Antonoff, Blake Lively on America Ferrera, Kate Hudson on Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Obama on Thelma Golden, Jon Huntsman on William Lai, Naomi Watts on Tory Burch, Tom Brady on A’ja Wilson, Mark Zuckerberg on Jensen Huang, Ryan Reynolds on Michael J. Fox, Richard Branson on Jigar Shah, Joe Biden on Shawn Fain, and more.
Jessica Sibley, the CEO of TIME, expressed her pride in the diverse range of influential people recognized on this year’s list, which includes individuals from various industries and continents. She emphasized the importance of gathering the newest members of the TIME100 community for a day of conversation at the TIME100 Summit and the annual TIME100 Gala.
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TIME’s editor-in-chief, Sam Jacobs, wrote a letter to the readers, discussing the power of influence and noting that it can have both positive and negative impacts. He emphasized TIME’s dedication to keeping up with the changing times by bringing together the global TIME100 community across 12 cities and four continents. Jacobs highlighted TIME100’s crucial role in sharing stories about individuals and ideas shaping and improving the world.
This year’s TIME100 list comprises remarkable individuals from different sectors. Notable writers like Kamala Harris, Mary J. Blige, Amy Poehler, and Anthony Fauci are included, along with 51 influential women such as Sofia Coppola, Kylie Minogue, and Fantasia Barrino. The list also features world leaders, U.S. political figures, entertainers, athletes, fashion icons, media figures, and journalists.
Several individuals made repeat appearances on the list, including Satya Nadella and Patrick Mahomes for the third time, demonstrating their enduring influence. The youngest person on this year’s list is Motaz Azaiza, who is 25, while the oldest is Joel Habener, who is 86.
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Overall, the 2024 TIME100 list is a testament to the diversity and dynamism of influence today, highlighting individuals making significant contributions across various domains. As the global landscape evolves, TIME remains committed to recognizing and celebrating those who shape our collective future.
To explore the full 2024 TIME100 list, including tributes, videos, and photos, visit time.com/time100.