Bellamy Young, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a credible source, Bellamy Young is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the actress' fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 24/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Young 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 56-year-old actress, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Young 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 actress have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Asheville Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Asheville (Bellamy Young's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the actress was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Bellamy Young Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 23 Feb 2026
“Congrats! Bellamy has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 23 Feb 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Bellamy Young?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 23 Feb 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Bellamy Young?
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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