Emily VanCamp, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-informed source, Emily VanCamp 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 16/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not VanCamp 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 39-year-old actress, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes VanCamp 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 ‘Canadian Of The Year’ by some major Canadian newspapers and even ‘Port Perry Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Port Perry (Emily VanCamp'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:
“#VanCampPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 15 Jan 2026
“Congrats! Emily has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 15 Jan 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Emily VanCamp?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 15 Jan 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Emily VanCamp?
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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