Abby Lee Miller, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a credible source, Abby Lee Miller is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the dancer's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 10/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Miller for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 59-year-old dancer, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Miller so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the dancer have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Pittsburgh Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Pittsburgh (Abby Lee Miller's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the dancer was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#MillerPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 9 Jan 2026
“Congrats! Abby has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 9 Jan 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Abby Lee Miller?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 9 Jan 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Abby Lee Miller?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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