Eve Hewson, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-placed source, Eve Hewson is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the 's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 25/10/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Hewson 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 35-year-old , as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Hewson 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 have already been named ‘Irish Of The Year’ by some major Irish newspapers and even ‘Dublin Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Dublin (Eve Hewson's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#HewsonPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 24 Oct 2026
“Congrats! Eve has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 24 Oct 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Eve Hewson?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 24 Oct 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Eve Hewson?
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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